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# DateToDouble

# Component Type: Processor (Subcategory: Easy Reading)

Converts a date string to a Unix epoch timestamp in milliseconds, using the default time zone and a property-defined date format.

# Input Ports

  • dateString [string]: Date string input to be converted using the date format given by the property. The event formatInput is also fired internally whenever this input port receives data.

# Output Ports

  • timestampUnixMs [double]: The converted Unix epoch timestamp in milliseconds.

# Event Listeners

  • formatInput: Initiates conversion for the current input date string, triggers dateFormatted when done.

# Event Triggers

  • dateFormatted: Triggers when an output value is available at the output port.
  • conversionFailed: Triggers when a conversion attempt failed (might happen if inputs are missing or do not fit the specified date format).

# Properties

  • dateFormat [string, default: “dd.MM.yyyy-HH:mm:ss.SSS”]: The format of the incoming date string. It is used for conversion into a UNIX timestamp in milliseconds. If invalid (according to java.text.SimpleDateFormat) or null, the default date format is tried. If conversion fails because of missing or invalid input conversionFailed is triggered.

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