Execute a function at a certain start time and repeat execution for a certain duration

[DeDee]

Hi

I'm trying to write a program where I need to have a function executed at a certain start time and then repeat execution for a duration. I tried different combinations, but it does not seem to work. Can you share some ideas please?

[JLogan3o13]

Look at the time macros, such as @HOUR, @MIN, or _nowTime() in the help file.

Or...

Show what you have tried, even if it doesn't work as you would like it to, or explain more about what you're trying to do with this function, so we can assist. Help us help you

[DeDee]

Ok. First of all I tried to use AdlibRegister, and I don't understand how this is really working - though it says that checkes every x min/sec...it checks one time for me. Is AdlibRegister not a good option to solve my problem, or am I not using it correcty?

 

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#include <Date.au3>  
$StartTime = "18:24"




AdlibRegister("_Check",1000*60)
$duration=30000


While 1;just idle around
Sleep(1000)
WEnd


Func _Check();every minute we check
$CurrentTime = _NowTime(4);the current time
ConsoleWrite("CurrentTime="&$CurrentTime&"---"&"StartTime="&$StartTime)
If ($CurrentTime == $StartTime) Then


  MsgBox(0, "Test", "Execute my function")


$timer = timerinit()
do
;here will execute function


until timerdiff($timer) >= $duration; 




EndIf


AdlibUnRegister();unregister the running function
Exit;and exit
EndFunc

Edited October 27, 2014 by DeDee

[DeDee]

I found a solution, but I could not make it work with AdlibRegister() and AdlibUnRegister(). If anyone can explain how to use these functions it would help.

while 1
        If ($CurrentTime == $startTime) Then
            $timer = timerinit()
            do

               //execute function
                Sleep(1000)

            until timerdiff($timer) >= $duration*1000
            ExitLoop

        Else
            $CurrentTime = _NowTime(4)

        EndIf
    WEnd

Edited October 28, 2014 by DeDee

[junkew]

did you try the help example?

https://www.autoitscript.com/autoit3/docs/functions/AdlibRegister.htm