Now Function in Qlik Sense Vs Qlikview

[mgranillo]

When I use the now function in a text box in Qlikview the value actively counts up but in Qlik Sense the value appears static.  Do the functions work differently in View vs. Sense?

[NZFei]

Looks so. The time in Sense doesn't change until fresh the browser.

[clondono]

The default timer argument in Sense is 1, returns the time at the time of function call.

https://help.qlik.com/en-US/sense/3.2/Subsystems/Hub/Content/Scripting/DateAndTimeFunctions/now.htm

Syntax:

now([ timer_mode])

Return data type: dual

Arguments:

timer_mode

Can have the following values: 0 (time at last finished data load) 1 (time at function call) 2 (time when the app was opened)

[jonathandienst · Accepted solution]

Because QS is browser based and QV desktop is a client application. The browser needs a refresh before updating the displayed value. You will notice that the timer still works, but the screen won't update until refreshed.