Format DateTime

This action transform a DateTime to String, using a custom format specification.



Inputs & Outputs

• [ I ] Datetime: DateTime to be transformed.
• [ I ] Language: Language to be used for month names and days of the week when formatting.
  • Drop-down with multiple languages.
• [ I ] Format: String representing the wanted format.
• [O] Formatted datetime: String representing the formatted date.



Example Usage

• Drag action onto the canvas to get familiarized with it.



• Declare some variables to be used with the action.



• Assign the newly created variables.
• Save & Run the process and then Check Instance to see the output.



Use Cases

• Formatting DateTime values into a more human readable format.
• Translating month names or days of the week from one language to another using the Parse DateTime and Format DateTime actions together.

Tips

• The Format field uses standard .NET format specifiers which are documented here.
• The Language selector picks which language should be used when the wanted format contains :
  • Month names: June (UK) 🆚 Iunie (RO) 🆚 Juin (FR)
  • Days of the week: Monday (UK) 🆚 Luni (RO) 🆚 Lundi (FR)
  • Abbreviations