Time
This block is a time generator. The unique regular output is the current time.
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Library
Activate/SignalGenerators
Description
This block is a time generator. The unique regular output is the current simulation time. The initial value of the output is the initial Time of the model.
Parameters

| Name | Label | Description | Data Type | Valid Values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
externalActivation | External activation | Specifies whether the block receives an external activation or inherits its activation through its regular input ports. When External Activation is selected, an additional activation port is added to the block. By default, external activation is not selected. | Number | 0 |
Ports
| Name | Type | Description | IO Type | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Port 1 | explicit | output | 1 | |
Port 2 | activation | input | externalActivation |
Advanced Properties
| Name | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
always active | Depends on block parameters | |
direct-feedthrough | no | |
zero-crossing | no | |
mode | no | |
continuous-time state | no | |
discrete-time state | no |