diff --git a/saco/d3d9/common/DXUTmisc.cpp b/saco/d3d9/common/DXUTmisc.cpp
index a1f41b7..1aa9151 100644
--- a/saco/d3d9/common/DXUTmisc.cpp
+++ b/saco/d3d9/common/DXUTmisc.cpp
@@ -9,6 +9,17 @@
 #undef min // use __min instead
 #undef max // use __max instead
 
+//--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+// Global/Static Members
+//--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+CDXUTTimer* DXUTGetGlobalTimer()
+{
+    // Using an accessor function gives control of the construction order
+    static CDXUTTimer timer;
+    return &timer;
+}
+
+
 //--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 CDXUTTimer::CDXUTTimer()
 {