OVR_Timer.h

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PublicHeader:   OVR
Filename    :   OVR_Timer.h
Content     :   Provides static functions for precise timing
Created     :   September 19, 2012
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#ifndef OVR_Timer_h
#define OVR_Timer_h

#include "OVR_Types.h"

namespace OVR {
    
//-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
// ***** Timer

// Timer class defines a family of static functions used for application
// timing and profiling.

class Timer
{
public:
    enum {
        MsPerSecond     = 1000, // Milliseconds in one second.
        NanosPerSecond  = MsPerSecond * 1000 * 1000,
        MksPerSecond    = MsPerSecond * 1000
    };

    // ***** Timing APIs for Application    

    // These APIs should be used to guide animation and other program functions
    // that require precision.

    // Returns global high-resolution application timer in seconds.
    static double  OVR_STDCALL GetSeconds();    

    // Returns time in Nanoseconds, using highest possible system resolution.
    static UInt64  OVR_STDCALL GetTicksNanos();

    // Kept for compatibility.
    // Returns ticks in milliseconds, as a 32-bit number. May wrap around every 49.2 days.
    // Use either time difference of two values of GetTicks to avoid wrap-around.
    static UInt32  OVR_STDCALL GetTicksMs()
    { return  UInt32(GetTicksNanos() / 1000000); }

    // for recorded data playback
    static void SetFakeSeconds(double fakeSeconds) 
    { 
        FakeSeconds = fakeSeconds; 
        useFakeSeconds = true; 
    }

private:
    friend class System;
    // System called during program startup/shutdown.
    static void initializeTimerSystem();
    static void shutdownTimerSystem();

    // for recorded data playback
    static double FakeSeconds;
    static bool   useFakeSeconds; 
};


} // OVR::Timer

#endif