Date format
Syntax
dateFormat($pattern)
Description
Constructs a date format with the given pattern for either parse() or format() calls.
See SimpleDateFormat.
Parameters
Name | Type | Description | Mandatory | Default |
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pattern | String |
The pattern in which to format. The following characters are possible:
|
yes |
Return value
Type: Business Object
A date format which can now be used for parse() or format() calls.
Examples
Format
dateFormat("dd-MM-yy").format(date(2012, 11, 5))
Output: 05-12-2012
Parse
dateFormat("dd-MM-yy").parse("04-12-12")
Output: 04.12.2012