String.EpochScan() Method

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Description

Converts the calendar-based epoch specified by the String into a numeric time system. By default, this method will assume the String is formatted in the standard FreeFlyer calendar format ("Mmm DD YYYY hh:mm:ss.fs") in UTC, and convert the time to the TAI numeric time system.

Timing Precision Mode

This page describes functionality in millisecond timing precision mode. Millisecond timing precision mode is deprecated and will be removed in a future release. We recommend that you migrate your Mission Plans to nanosecond timing precision mode.

Method Signature

String.EpochScan(

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Return Value

Type:	number
Units:	day

Returns the calendar-based epoch specified by the String in the specified numeric time system.

Syntax

myVariable1 = myString1.EpochScan();