This generator creates date and time values.
How to use the “Date time” generator:
- Random values
- Randomly generate values in a range between minimum and maximum limits of time unit (second, minute, etc.)
- Based on.
- Now. Will use the current date time as a reference.
- Actual field value. Will use the date time value from the field in the original message.
- A specific date. You can specify a date and time to use as a reference.
- Date format. Set the format of the new date-time. Note that you have a choice of formats. You can also enter your own format manually.
- Include random blanks. Allowing random blanks will mean that you generate empty strings among the values for use in the field or data type.
- Sequential list
- Generate a sequence of date-time like: 2013-12-12, 2013-12-13, 2013-12-14, 2013-12-15, etc.
- Based on.
- Now. Will use the current date time as a reference.
- Actual field value. Will use the date time value from the field in the original message.
- A specific date. You can specify a date and time to use as a reference.
- Date format. Set the format of the new date-time. Note that you have a choice of formats. You can also enter your own format manually.
- Increment by. The step to use between each generation. You can use a negative value and set a time unit (second, minute, etc.)
- Start new line. Always start with the minimum limit or the maximum limit if you’re using a negative increment.
- Continue from previous list. If you run the De-Identication and it ends with 2013-12-13, next time, it will start with 2013-12-14.
Example #1:
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Example #2:
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Example #3:
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When the generator exceeds the maximum value (30), the sequence is reset starting at the minimum value (0).
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Example #4: Manipulate date of birth
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