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The DateTime task is used to display, store, and modify date and time values inside the bOS configuration. It can be used to show the current date and time, or to work with a custom date, time, or timestamp value. This makes it useful when a project requires more flexible time handling than the standard Time function.

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DateTime settings

Unlike the Time function, the DateTime task allows specific date and time values to be configured and changed. It can also work with Unix timestamp values, which is useful for integrations, APIs, calculations, logging, or systems that exchange time data in timestamp format.

The DateTime task can be used in visualization, automation logic, schedules, alerts, reports, and other tasks.

Common examples include:

• Displaying the current date and time in the bOS Client app

• Showing a custom event date or time

• Storing a selected date/time value for automation

• Converting or using Unix timestamp values

• Comparing time-based values in logic

• Using date and time information from external systems or APIs

This makes the DateTime task useful for projects where exact date and time values need to be displayed, adjusted, or used in further automation.