Name

Enter a name for the object. This is the name of the object as it will show in field chooser, the Browser bar and other object lists.

Timer

Start

Enter the point when the timer starts (based on the interval settings).

End

Enter the point when the timer ends (based on the interval settings).

Interval

Enter the numeric value that represents an interval step.

[Interval Units]

Enter the time unit that comprises the interval. Options include Seconds or Minutes.

Direction

Choose whether the timer counts up or counts down.

Loop

Select this check box to set the timer to continuously loop.

Auto-Start

None

Select this radio button if you do not want the timer to automatically start.

Start

Select this radio button to have the timer start automatically.

Continue

Select this radio button to have the timer restart automatically and run continuously.

Timer Changes Field Data

This event occurs when timer data is collected.

How Behaviors Are Triggered

Timer Starts

This event occurs when the timer begins.

How Behaviors Are Triggered

Timer Ends

This event occurs when the timer reaches the end of its range.

How Behaviors Are Triggered

Timer Makes Interval Step

This event occurs when an interval completes.

How Behaviors Are Triggered

Timer is Created

This event occurs when a timer is created (usually as the result of a behavior).

How Behaviors Are Triggered