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CLIENT_CLOCK

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Parameter: CLIENT_CLOCK
Short description: Enables the display of execution times in the Notes client status bar – helpful for performance analysis.

Profile

Parameter
CLIENT_CLOCK
Category
Logging / Debug
Component
Client
Available since
R5
Supported versions
9.0.1, 10.0, 11.0, 12.0, 14.0, 14.5
GUI equivalent
notes.ini only (no GUI)
Possible values
0 = off, 1 = enabled

Description

With CLIENT_CLOCK=1, the Notes client displays the duration of actions in the status bar – such as how long a database open, a view refresh, or a search took. Very helpful for locating slow operations on the client and measuring performance problems in a reproducible way.
Often used in combination with CLIENT_CLOCK=1 and Debug_Console=1 for analysis.

Example configuration

CLIENT_CLOCK=1

Notes & pitfalls

  • Only takes effect locally in the Notes client – no server-side impact.
  • The overhead is negligible; can stay enabled permanently.
  • Pairs well with Debug_Console, DEBUG_THREADID, and test databases.
  • Values are displayed in milliseconds.
  • The change takes effect only after a Notes client restart.