understanding expiration

[DM_Vecna]

I noticed that a few of the standard NWNX functions have a expiration parameter.

Can anyone explain how this can best be utilized.

Case in point: I have a custom charm spell that will wear off in time. I am setting some persistent integers to track when this will expire. Is there a way to have this auto-delete from the database after the expiration?

Bonus question: Is there an easier way to do the above like use a tmestamp rather than four separate variables for
int nCurYear = GetCalendarYear();
int nCurMonth = GetCalendarMonth();
int nCurDay = GetCalendarDay();
int nCurHour = GetTimeHour();

Thanks !

[virusman]

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[DM_Vecna]

Hey Virusman;

ANy chance you would post this library again? the link does not connect anymore and I just wanted to make sure I copied it correctly. Thank you so so much.