Convert from "TimeSpan" to "Long"

Question

How can I convert a timespan datatype to a long?

Answer 1

Assuming you use .NET, Use:

MyTimeSpan.Ticks()

and to convert back (sample in VB.NET, C# implementation is trivial nontheless):

MyTimeSpan = New TimeSpan(totalTicks)

Answer 2

Actually you must use

MyTimeSpan.Ticks;

instead

MyTimeSpan.Ticks();