How to create a time counter

Hello expertsl,
I have a new challenge on board.
I have a form that is automatically popped up. Now on the form, i need to insert a timer that as soon as it pops out, the timer starts and then i have to enter some data in the form and as soon as i press the save button, the timer records the time count and then stores it in a table.
Any suggestion are the most welcome...
Thank you

As Hoek said, this is not a Forms forum.
However, the problem is not really unique to Forms and a timer itself is not needed.
A timer is a kernel object that fires at specific intervals and each time around executes a callback routine. This allows one to update or process at specific intervals.
You do not need a timer as you are interested in time elapsed - which means that on the creation of the form you need to get the current time. When the save button is clicked you again get the current time. The data that you are interested in is the time difference between these two.
Remember that timers are expensive objects to create ito kernel resources. Some operating systems limit the total number of timers that can be created. In general, it is not a good idea to create a timer unless it is the best technical solution for the problem. And you do not need a timer determine a time elapse. You simply need code in the constructor of the form and code in the save events of the form. Nothing more.

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