Definition and Usage
This command transforms a date and time value into a Unix timestamp format. This command allows you to convert datetime values into numeric timestamp representations with different levels of precision.
Parameter Values
Input parameters
Parameter | Description | Possible Values | Required | Options / Notes |
Datetime | Enter the datetime value that you want to convert to a timestamp | - | Yes | Accepts datetime variables or text in commonly used formats; defaults to current time if left empty |
Time granularity | Select the level of time precision for the timestamp | Seconds, Milliseconds, Microseconds | Yes | Determines the unit of measurement for the timestamp |
Error handling
Parameter Name | Description |
Throw error & stop | When an error occurs, the action will trigger an error and stop the execution of the entire app. |
Retry command | If an error occurs, the action will retry the command in an attempt to resolve the issue and continue the process. |
Ignore error & continue | When an error occurs, the action will be ignored, and the workflow will continue without interruption. |
Variables produced
This action produces a variable that contains the timestamp value in the selected granularity format.
Using Variables in Conditions
You can use the {x} icon to insert variables into the Datetime field. The timestamp output can be used in subsequent actions for time-based calculations, comparisons, or logging operations. When using variables, ensure that the datetime format is compatible with the conversion process.
Notes
The timestamp format represents the number of time units (seconds, milliseconds, or microseconds) elapsed since January 1, 1970 (Unix epoch)
When using text input for datetime, ensure it follows a standard format (e.g., "YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS") for accurate conversion
If an invalid datetime format is provided, the command will return an error
Different time granularities will produce timestamps with different digit lengths (seconds: 10 digits, milliseconds: 13 digits, microseconds: 16 digits)