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TimeZone

This object records values for local time evaluation. By using these current values, UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), the AE time base, is converted into local time. The local time is then always displayed in the UserInterface, for example. Vice versa, the local time that results from user activity in the UserInterface or direct user entries, is converted to UTC by the Automation Engine.

Object class: System object
Object type (short name): TZ

Objects for most time zones are supplied with AE in client 0000. User-defined TimeZone objects can still be created in client 0000 or in local clients.

A TimeZone can be established as a default setting for each client . If no time zone is defined, the Automation Engine automatically uses UTC.

Note that the name of a TimeZone object is limited 8 characters. If this number is exceeded, this TimeZone cannot be selected for other objects.

TimeZone objects that have been transferred with the Transport Case are not automatically refreshed. Calculations for objects that use them are based on UTC. This affects all time conditions such as calendar settings or start times and can be avoided by opening and storing any TimeZone object of your choice. All TimeZone objects are then refreshed.