To configure Quick Time options for the current display

  1. From the Edit menu, select Current Display Settings. The Edit Current Display Settings dialog box appears.

  2. Click the Quick Time tab.

  3. Select the Time Format option (Absolute, Relative, or Range).

  4. If you want to use the end time for Absolute or Relative options, select the Use End Time check box.

  5. Configure the options according to the type of Time Format you selected:

    • For the Absolute option – select the specific Start (and End) times.

    • For the Relative option – select options from the Start (and End) list boxes. The Start (and End) date/time display automatically updates as you change the values.

    • For the Range option – select an option from the Range list box. The Start and End date/time display automatically updates as you change the value.

  6. Select a time zone from the drop-down list.

  7. To change the Foreground (text) for the Quick Time control, click the Foreground button and select a color from the color palette.

  8. To change the Background color of the Quick Time control, click the Background button and select a color from the color palette.

  9. To change the date format, select an option from the Date Format drop-down list.

  10. To change the time format, select an option from the Time Format drop-down list.

  11. To show calendar button(s) on the time display, select the Show Calendar Button check box.

  12. Select one of the four option buttons (Show Date, Show Time, Show Date & Time, or Show Time & Date) according to the type of date and/or time display you want shown on the run-time toolbar.