date

Function, Type, Date Format, File Property, Property Key

• Function
• Type for the is a operator
• Date format for the convert command
• File property (modification date, creation date)
• Property key in the timeFormat
• Dynamic predefined variable (new in 1.42)

Both the date and asDate functions yield a date/time value that is normalized to noon on the given day.

Example:

When used as a property key for the timeFormat global property, that controls the format used for the date function:

put the timeFormat.date --> [mo]/[da]/[yr]
put the date --> 05/14/21

Related Terms

Related terms in the SenseTalk Dictionary.

• time
• formattedTime
• convert