How can I convert the rule inputted date time into current logged user's date time?

RE: How can I convert the rule inputted date time into current logged user's date time?

Stefan Helzle — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 11:10:17 GMT

On a technical layer, systems should always communicate in gmt.

RE: How can I convert the rule inputted date time into current logged user's date time?

fantacy — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 11:08:10 GMT

Hello Stefan,

This timestamp come from external system, we get from integration object. as you said Appian is difficult to understand the time zone from inputted date, then we have a solution that request external system pass us the gmt time, and Appian will Display it in the local time zone, then issue resolved, thanks for your support.

RE: How can I convert the rule inputted date time into current logged user's date time?

Stefan Helzle — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 14:48:24 GMT

Where is that timestamp coming from? In general, gmt() subtracts time offset and local() adds it. Combining both should do the job. But, Appian will DISPLAY the timestamp in your locale. This means it sometimes is difficult to understand what is actually going on.