GetSystemTicks Function/text/sbasic/shared/03130700.xhpGetSystemTicks functionGetSystemTicks FunctionReturns the number of system ticks provided by the operating system. You can use this function to optimize certain processes.Syntax:GetSystemTicks()Return value:LongExample:Sub ExampleWaitDim lTick As Long lTick = GetSystemTicks() Wait 2000 lTick = (GetSystemTicks() - lTick) MsgBox "" & lTick & " Ticks" ,0,"The pause lasted"End Sub