DateTime

Format DateTime

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  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)
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Updated 31 Aug 2023

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