Second - VBScript

Second

Overview

VB Script’s Second command retrieves the second component of a time value. It is primarily used to extract the seconds from a time string or Date object.

Syntax

Second(timeStringOrDateObject)
  • timeStringOrDateObject: The time string in the format "hh:mm:ss" or a Date object from which to extract the seconds.

Options/Flags

None

Examples

> Second("12:45:23")
23
> Second(CDate("17:18:19"))
19

Common Issues

  • Invalid time format: Ensure the time string is in the correct format "hh:mm:ss".
  • Null input: If timeStringOrDateObject is not provided or is Null, the result will be Null.

Integration

Second is often used in combination with other time-related commands, such as Hour and Minute. It can be used to extract specific time components for various purposes, such as time calculations or displaying specific parts of a timestamp.

Related Commands

  • Date: Retrieves the current date and time.
  • Hour: Retrieves the hour component of a time value.
  • Minute: Retrieves the minute component of a time value.