time(z) Returns the current system time. Useful for approximating
the execution time of an evaluation or series of evaluations.
Arguments:
- z is an arbitrary valid Mathcad expression. Its
value has no impact on the calculation.
Notes:
- The time function returns the relative system time when executed.
These times are not useful by themselves. The best use of the function is to
first assign the output of time to one variable before a long calculation,
then to another variable after the calculation. Next find the difference between
the two variables. Recalculate the document after defining the two variables
to give a fresh start to the timing mechanism.
- Calculation time depends on other simultaneous operations on your
computer outside of Mathcad.