ADK_TimeEvent - Time events

Time events allow triggering an action at defined time or with a time distance. Time events also support days and day cycles, but those are rarely used. When no start day is defined, the time event is fired each at time defined in start_time . When no start time has been defined, the time event will be generated after passing the first time cycle, but not when initializing the control (application).

Typically, time events are defined in the application context, i.e. in the topmost window control. When defining time events in the context of subordinated windows, the timer starts up, when opening the window. Timer events are generated regardless on the control state, i.e also for hidden controls.

Timer events might be used in order to refresh lists or trees, when automatic refresh does not work properly.