@DATE(<format>)

Description

Returns the current date in the format specified. The default format is MM/DD/YYYY.

To set a @DATE attribute, ensure that the date value is in one of the date formats accepted by IBM Content Manager.

Valid date formats are:
  • yyyy-MM-dd
  • yyyy/MM/dd
  • MM-dd-yyyy
  • MM/dd/yyyy

You can reformat a date field by calling the Validations.IsFieldDateWithReformat function on the current field.

IsFieldDateWithReformat("yyyy/MM/dd")

Example

In this example, the smart parameter returns the current date.

Action and return value XML example (if applicable)

Action: rr_Get("@DATE(mm.dd.yyyy)")

Return value: 12.31.2010