Easy way to check server time if there is no access to server settings

Overview

Sometimes it would be useful to know in which time zone the server is operating, but it can be that there is no access to server settings to see that. This document describes a simple way to check server time.
Please notice that scripting is not part of standard support and this is just an example script to show how to use API. Be aware that all scripts are run at your own risk.
 

Solution

User needs access to M-Files Server Admin tool.

1. Create a new property of type "Text"

 

2. In "Automatic Values" set "Customized automatic numbering (VBScript) and set there: Output=Now

 

3. Press "Ok" and use that new property in the object. When object is saved, in the property is printed the current time in server's system process. Because property is type "text", desktop does not try to interpret the value and prints the time as the server sees it.

Keywords

M-Files, system time, server