Adds a time stamp to a feature as a new attribute. The format of the time stamp is set as a parameter of the transformer.
Note: Tip: Alternatively, use the Timestamp feature function.
Parameters
Time Stamp Format
Select a format for the time stamp.
Conversion specifiers are introduced by a ^ character and are replaced in the format as follows:
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^a |
The abbreviated weekday name according to the current locale. |
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^A |
The full weekday name according to the current locale. |
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^b |
The abbreviated month name according to the current locale. |
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^B |
The full month name according to the current locale. |
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^c |
The preferred date and time representation for the current locale. |
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^d |
The day of the month as a decimal number ranging from 00 to 31. Note: Note that leading zeros will be added when the day of the month is less than 10. If you want to suppress the leading zero, enter ^#d. |
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^H |
The hour as a decimal number using a 24-hour clock ranging from |
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^I |
The hour as a decimal number using a 12-hour clock ranging from |
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^j |
The day of the year as a decimal number ranging from 001 to 366. |
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^m |
The month as a decimal number ranging from 00 to 12. Note: Note that leading zeros will be added when the month is less than 10. If you want to suppress the leading zero, enter ^#m. |
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^M |
The minute as a decimal number. |
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^p |
Either a.m. or p.m. according to the given time value, or the corresponding strings for the current locale. |
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^S |
The second as a decimal number. |
| ^s | Seconds from epoch. |
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^U |
The week number of the current year as a decimal number, starting with the first Sunday as the first day of the first week. |
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^W |
The week number of the current year as a decimal number, starting with the first Monday as the first day of the first week. |
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^w |
The day of the week as a decimal, with Sunday being 0. |
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^x |
The preferred date representation for the current locale without the time. |
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^X |
The preferred time representation for the current locale without the date. |
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^y |
The year as a decimal number without a century ranging from 00 to 99. |
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^Y |
The year as a decimal number including the century. |
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^Z |
The time zone or name or abbreviation. |
Time Stamp Attribute
The name of the time stamp attribute.
Editing Transformer Parameters
Using a set of menu options, transformer parameters can be assigned by referencing other elements in the workspace. More advanced functions, such as an advanced editor and an arithmetic editor, are also available in some transformers. To access a menu of these options, click 
beside the applicable parameter. For more information, see Transformer Parameter Menu Options.
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