UPSECS Function

UPSECS

Returns the system uptime in seconds.

The value represents how long the system has been running since it was started.

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Examples

REM Print uptime in seconds
PRINT "Uptime (seconds): "; UPSECS

REM Convert uptime to minutes and seconds
SECONDS = UPSECS
PRINT "Uptime: "; SECONDS / 60; " minutes"

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Notes

• Returns a steadily increasing integer value starting from 0 at system boot.
• Resolution is seconds; sub-second precision is not provided.
• Suitable for simple timing, delays, and measuring elapsed time.

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See also: TIME · SLEEP