Date/Time Formatter by FlowMattic

Date/Time Formatter by FlowMattic is a tool or feature within the FlowMattic application that allows users to manipulate dates and times in their workflows. It provides various functionalities such as adding or subtracting time from a given date, modifying the current date, and comparing two dates.

With Date/Time Formatter, users can customize the format of dates, convert them to different formats, and perform calculations or operations on them. It offers options to specify the desired date format, time zone, and time units for modification. Users can also compare two dates and specify the formats for the start and end dates.

The tool is designed to simplify date and time manipulation tasks within FlowMattic, making it easier for users to perform calculations, track durations, and format dates according to their specific needs. It enhances workflow automation by providing flexible date and time manipulation capabilities, ensuring accurate and efficient handling of temporal data.

Step-by-Step Documentation: Date/Time Formatter by FlowMattic

1. Choose Application Date/Time Formatter: Select the “Application Date/Time Formatter” action from the available actions in your FlowMattic application.

2. Action Event Options: In the Action Event section, you will find three options to choose from:

2.1 Add/Subtract Time: Select this option if you want to manipulate the date by adding or subtracting time.

2.2 Modify Current Date: Choose this option if you want to modify the current date.

2.3 Compare Two Dates: Select this option if you want to compare two dates.

3. Add/Subtract Time:

3.1 Enter Date: Provide the date you would like to manipulate. To use the current date, use the input [current_date].

3.2 Expression: Specify the amount of time you want to add or subtract from the date. Use the format [+/- time]. Examples: +8 hours 1 minute, +1 month -2 days, -1 day +8 hours.

3.3 To Format: Enter the desired format to which the date should be converted.

3.4 From Format: Optionally, you can specify the format of the original date. Right-click anywhere on the action step to access the context menu for additional options.

Also Read: Context Menu in FlowMattic

4. Modify Current Date:

4.1 Date Output Format: Specify the desired format for the modified date.

4.2 Time Zone: Select the desired time zone by choosing a city. This is used for the current date and time.

4.3 Operation: Select the operation to determine how you want to modify the date. Like add or subtract the date.

4.4 Time Unit: Choose the time unit (e.g., hours, days, months) to modify the date.

4.5 Time Unit Value: Enter the value for the selected time unit to modify the date.

5. Compare Two Dates:

5.1 Enter Start Date: Provide the start date for comparison. Use the format [dd:mm:yy]. For the current date, use the code [current_date].

5.2 Enter End Date: Enter the end date for comparison. Use the format [dd:mm:yy]. The time zone is assumed to be the same for both dates.

5.3 Start Date Format: Specify the format of the start date (e.g., “ddd MM DD HH:mm” for “Sun Jan 22 23:04”).

5.4 End Date Format: Specify the format of the end date (e.g., “ddd MM DD HH:mm” for “Sun Jan 22 23:04”).

By following these steps, you can effectively use the Date/Time Formatter by FlowMattic to manipulate dates, add or subtract time, modify the current date, and compare dates in your workflow.