How can I Use the File Date Format Field in the Document Zip Job Task?

Updated on 22 Aug 2023
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What is the purpose of the "File Date Format" field in the "Document: Zip" job task?

Using the "File Date Format" field in the "Document: Zip" job task adds a date to the resulting zip files.

How can these file date formats be used in ACE?

When configuring the "File Date Format" field within the "Document: Zip" job task, you can use any of the provided date formats to customize the naming convention of resulting zip files. These formats offer flexibility in tailoring the naming structure according to your preferences and requirements.

Image Displays Document: Zip Job Task

How do I format the date in the "File Date Format" field?

A DateFormat property is required to format the File Date Format Field.

Here are some examples using the property:

Mask Field (File Name)	File Date Format Field (Property)	Result
a_filename	${DateFormat:dd/MM/yyyy HH:mm:ss}	a_filename_27/07/2023 11:41:10.zip
a_filename	${DateFormat:MM/dd/yyyy HH:mm:ss}	a_filename_07/27/2023 11:41:54.zip
a_filename	${DateFormat:dd-MM-yyyy HH:mm:ss}	a_filename_27-07-2023 11:44:04.zip
a_filename	${DateFormat:MM-dd-yyyy}	a_filename_07-27-2023.zip

Image Displays a DateFormat Property Example

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