Date Time

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.