SetSystemDate
- Last UpdatedOct 29, 2026
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Sets the date in the operating system's clock.
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Function |
Group |
Execution |
String Exp. |
Windows |
Windows Embedded |
IoT View |
Thin Clients |
Mobile Access |
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SetSystemDate |
Date and Time |
Synchronous |
No |
Supported |
Supported |
Not supported |
Supported |
Not supported |
Syntax
SetSystemDate(strDate)
strDate
A string or string tag of the date to which the system clock will be set, formatted according to the current date format. For more information, see About the date format and how to change it.
Return value
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Value |
Description |
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1 |
Success |
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0 |
Failure |
Notes
For this function to be executed successfully and change the system settings, you must run AVEVA Edge with Administrator privileges. To run as an administrator once, right-click the program icon and then click Run as administrator on the shortcut menu. To always run as an administrator, open the program's Properties dialog box, click the Compatibility tab, and then select the Run this program as an administrator check box.
Examples
Set the system clock to April 15, 2002:
SetSystemDate("04/15/2002")