Macro Handler

Macro Handler

Android Automation Platform

Object MethodSystem Control

System.monotonicTime()

Returns milliseconds since boot, including sleep, unaffected by wall-clock changes. Use differences for deadlines; this is not a calendar timestamp.

Documented for app version 1.0.55Updated:

Detailed Explanation

This section explains when to use the API, how to call it, and which structures it works best with in production flow.

How To Call It

System is a global table: call its functions with a dot (System.<method>(...)), not a colon.

When To Use It

In system flow, design steps as observe first and act second when the API can affect device state.

Parameters and Return

Takes no arguments. Returns a number.

Best Combined With

Using this API with logging, error handling, and next-step control produces much more professional results than calling it in isolation.

Example Usage

The snippet below is a starter pattern that can be applied directly in runtime flow.

lua
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local result = System.monotonicTime()

Copyable Progressive Examples

From foundation to combined usage, each level is provided as a separate code block so you can copy the level you need and adapt it directly.

Foundation

Shows the shortest direct way to call the API.

Foundation
lua
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local result = System.monotonicTime()

Simple

Wraps the base call with minimal flow control.

Simple
lua
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local stepOk = true
local result = System.monotonicTime()
if stepOk then
  wait(200)
end

Practical Flow

A practical pattern for real macros with pcall, logging, and guards.

Practical Flow
lua
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local ok, err = pcall(function()
  local result = System.monotonicTime()
end)

if not ok then
  print("API step failed: System.monotonicTime: " .. tostring(err))
  requestStop()
end

Detailed

This level packages the API into a reusable helper with error reporting.

Detailed
lua
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-- In system flow, design steps as observe first and act second when the API can affect device state.
local function run_monotonictime_step()
  local result = System.monotonicTime()
end

local ok, err = pcall(run_monotonictime_step)
if not ok then
  toast("Step failed")
  print(err)
end

Combined

Combines the API with related structures to form a more realistic workflow.

Combined
lua
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local result = System.monotonicTime()
wait(200)
print("Combined with logging and flow control")