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Time sample: Clock

ActionScript has access to the local computer's time and date information while using an instance of a Date object. The Date object can return the computer's hour, minute, seconds, day, month, and year.

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This sample demonstrates a clock interface that uses the Date object in ActionScript to display the viewing computer's local time.

User level: Beginner

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Sample files:

• flash_as3_sample_time_2.zip (ZIP, 27K)

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