You need to use these in a script and you need to assign them to variable and then you need to use the variable. I'm going to start by showing a simple math function called ABS (I know it was not one you listed), because the others work a little bit like it:

$Subtract = Abs(10-5)
Print($Subtract)

When you run that, ABS will subtract 5 from 10 and that value will be show when you use the variable somewhere. In this case we used the Print function to print it to the debug window. You can also see the variable by using the Variable Watcher control in ARC - it will display all used variables with their values.

$TestNow = Now()
Print($TestNow) 
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We are doing the same thing here for Now() but we did not have to pass it any augments, like we did for the math function of ABS.  When you run it, it prints the current date and time.  

I think the others work sort of like that, but I think some of them need to be used with other functions.  I'm not 100% sure as the documentation does not say.  

Are you just wondering what they do, or do you have a specific project you are trying to figure out dates and times for?

As great as EZ Robot platform is this is one of my biggest gripes. They have all these cool and robust functions and a some of them have little or no explanations of what they do. Their Scripting manual could use a good overhaul with better and more understandable explanations for the functions with vague explanations.

We could also use a companion scripting manual. Something for us challenged scriptwriters. Something like "EZ Scripting for Dummies".

I agree with you Dave. I have exactly the same problem when it comes to writing scripts. I have learned a lot, but it still is one of my weak points. I see all these wonderful scripting options, but haven't got the first clue how to use them or understand what some of these things actually do in the real world.

Having some simple examples and "Laymens terms" descriptions of what these do would help so much in understanding how to use them.

Yep, this is one of the Un-EZ things about EZ Robot. We need someone to write a "Dummies" book for us. I'd pay cash for it.

EZ Script writing manual for beginners would be a very welcomed document even if only online and in a PDF format.

Yes, an online or PDF version would be good. That way, any syntax changes could easily be made. I know it's been discussed before where people asked for a paperback version, but because of any syntax or new additions made, it wouldn't be viable. Hey, who knows... The new ARC re-write that DJ was working on might contain some changes in the script menu in this regard. Here's hoping.

I am glad others have the same questions aboutthe functions within EZB. I thought it was just me and figured I was going to get flamed for asking. I looked through the manual multiple times before posting to make sure I wasn't missing something. Hopefully with the new version we will get some further documentation regarding the features and functions within EzScript.

I totally agree that some type of expansion of the EzScript documentation needs to be done with some actual REAL World examples so that some sort of basic understanding of what happens when used can be thrust into my mind. Once I have a basic idea of what a script command is doing it becomes easier to apply it to a functional script.