How do i export the current sim time in export.lua

[karpiyon]

Hi,

I know how to export various variable in export.lua but I can't get the actual sim time.

How do I get the current mission/sim time?

I use the F16. I can export the analog clock dials position it will show my the time in 12hours format which will not distinguish between 6am and 6pm e.g.

 

Thanks

 

 

[Bailey]

DCS.getModelTime() -> number
returns current DCS simulation time in seconds.

DCS.getRealTime() -> number
returns current DCS real time in seconds relative to the DCS start time.

Export.LoGetMissionStartTime

Are these what you were looking for? (\DCS World OpenBeta\API\DCS_ControlAPI.html)

Edited March 8, 2021 by Bailey

[karpiyon]

How do you access DCS in export.lua?
DCS.getModelTime()

DCS.getRealTime()

[Bailey]

Sorry (late night). You should use this: https://wiki.hoggitworld.com/view/DCS_func_getRealTime
Add the start time to that to get the current time as shown on the InfoBar while ingame.