DB_TIMESTAMP_FILTER

For

Database

Logger Project

Purpose

To allow either rounding or truncation of all timestamps in records logged by database logging. This includes the Point, Alarm and Event Logging, SPC and Tracker.

Default For

Enable timestamp filtering field in the Parameters tab of the Logging Properties dialog box.

Value

Enter one of the following:

 

 A

Rounds the timestamp up or down in milliseconds.

 

-A

Truncates the timestamp at milliseconds.

 

Example

If a timestamp filter of 30000 is specified, the following timestamps will be logged as follows:

 

Actual Timestamp

Logged Timestamp

 

3/1/99 12:22:37.730

3/1/99 12:22:30.000

 

3/1/99 14:37:24.102

3/1/99 14:37:30.000

 

3/1/99 23:59:51.107

3/2/99 00:00:00.000

 

If a timestamp filter of -30000 is specified, the following timestamps will be logged as follows:

 

Actual Timestamp

Logged Timestamp

 

3/1/99 12:22:37.730

3/1/99 12:22:30.000

 

3/1/99 14:37:24.102

3/1/99 14:37:00.000

 

3/1/99 23:59:51.107

3/1/99 23:59:30.000

Default Value

0

 

 

 

More information

Global parameters.