Can't use "$" in custom snippet

I am trying to create a snippit for time logging of a function

$start = microtime(true); { $TM_SELECTED_TEXT }$0 $time_elapsed_secs = microtime(true) - $start;

When i use it it removes the variables (eg $start) i can understand that it works this way but is there any way to show the variable?

[koffielyder]

Oh sorry didn’t see the double slash I’ll try it Thursday when I’m back at the office but I’m sure if it works for you it will work for me, thank you for your help and for the plug-in!

[koffielyder]

Yup the double slash did the trick thx for the support!