On 4/17/08 10:14 AM, "Stockly, Ed" wrote:

> I prefer the modified form of your version below, which is faster than both,
> and is more compact than the original.

> The speed bump comes from removing the 'if ... then'.

Yes, that IS better!
 
> The Ticks is part of Jons Commands, which I've also been using since System
> 7.

For years I've used the GetMilliSec osax to time scripts, but it no longer
works on my new Intel/Leopard machine. I liked the fact that it was a
"one-trick pony". I'll try Jon's Commands "the ticks" next time I need to do
some timing.

Thanks,
Stan C.