Time the length of a boolean value then write that value to a file then reset the timer ready for the next time

Question

I have a VI where I need to time the value of a boolean which I use a tick counter in ms which is fine.  So when the value is 'true', the timer starts and when the value is 'false' the timer stops and using an indicator I can see in (ms) the duration which the boolean was true.  not a problem (see attached).
But what I need is that duration time to be recorded to file, txt doc or what ever/spreadsheet not fussed at the min.  but it needs to be stored!
Once it has successfully stored the time, I want the timer to reset to 0 ready to time the next value and recored it, but not write over the previuosly stored time.
Hope someone can please help.  thanks (the labview expert) nooorrrrrwwwwt
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Answer 1

DailyDose wrote:  Tick Count is not a timing duration tool....
That's why you subtract the curent from the previous.  That will give you the duration you are looking for.  It is accurate to the ms.  So if that is all the resolution you need, it works wonderfully.  If you need more accurate, then use the High Resolution Relative Seconds instead.  If your time length is more than seconds, then start looking at using the system timestamp.
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