DateTime

Format DateTime

6min

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

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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.
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Example Usage

  • Drag action onto the canvas to get familiarized with it.
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  • Declare some variables to be used with the action.
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  • Assign the newly created variables.
  • Save & Run the process and then Check Instance to see the output.
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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













Updated 31 Aug 2023
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