time$()

This function returns a string representing the current time of the system clock in 24 hour format.

  'this form of time$()          produces this format

  print time$()	                'time now as string "16:21:44"

  print time$("seconds")      'seconds since midnight as number 32314

  print time$("milliseconds") 'milliseconds since midnight as number 33221342

  print time$("ms")	   'milliseconds since midnight as number 33221342