How can I reset RadProgressContext.Current.TimeElapsed?

[ksuh]

I noticed that this property takes in object.  What can I put in here to make it zero?  This would be server-side.

[Genady Sergeev]

Hi ksuh,

You can use string when setting the TimeElapsed property. Like this:

RadProgressContext.Current.TimeElapsed = "0";

As expected, this code would set the TimeElapsed to zero.

All the best,
Genady Sergeev
the Telerik team

[ksuh]

When I do this, the time elapsed gets stuck at zero and doesn't update anymore.

[Genady Sergeev]

Hello ksuh,

Why would you want to do that? In general, If you set a value to the Elapsed time property, it is expected that you will continue setting values to it. Could you please explain your requirement so that we can give you a proper advice.

Best wishes,
Genady Sergeev
the Telerik team

[ksuh]

I use it to show progress for files being zipped before being downloaded, since the number of files being zipped can be rather large.  The user can download multiple times based on different criteria, so I would like to be able to reset the time elapsed to zero before the start of each download.

[Genady Sergeev]

Hi ksuh,

The elapsed time indicator is auto only auto updated when files are being uploaded. When one uses Custom Progress monitoring the upload control has no way to measure how much time would the custom process take. One should provide this information on their own.

Greetings,
Genady Sergeev
the Telerik team

[ksuh]

Well then why does the timer work initially then?  It's only when I reset it that it stops working.

So basically you're saying I need to update the time myself, even though it already does so?

[Genady Sergeev]

Hello ksuh,

Actually, it seems that I've confused myself. I originally thought that you talk about Estimated Time. The Elapsed Time is by default auto updated by RadProgressArea. Indeed, when a zero is set to it, the area stops auto incrementing it. Thank you for pointing this out. We will research the issue. Also, I've updated your telerik points for the involvement.

Greetings,
Genady Sergeev
the Telerik team