CurrentTickstamp()

const Tickstamp & SRL::Timer::CurrentTickstamp ( )

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Current frame timestamp (const reference).

Returns a const reference to the current frame's timestamp captured by Update(). This avoids redundant hardware register reads when you need the current time multiple times within a frame. Use this instead of Capture() when you don't need a fresh timestamp.

When to Use:

• Displaying current time in UI/debug output
• Calculating time remaining in a frame
• Any in-frame timing that doesn't require a fresh hardware read

When to Use Capture() Instead:

• Measuring precise elapsed time between two operations
• Starting a new timing operation
• When you need the absolute latest hardware timestamp

Example:

// Display current time without hardware read overhead
const Tickstamp& now = Timer::CurrentTickstamp();
auto elapsed = now - startTime;

See also

Capture() for fresh hardware timestamp