How do I create a DateTime variable with a default value of 10:00 AM for the time, and a a default value of [today] (i.e. today's date, whatever that happens to be on the day I wish to use the variable) for the date. See attached.

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August 26, 2022
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How do I create a DateTime variable with a default value of 10:00 AM for the time, and a a default value of [today] (i.e. today's date, whatever that happens to be on the day I wish to use the variable) for the date. The Edit Variable function will only allow me to set a default value for either BOTH the Date and the Time, or neither the Date and the Time. I want to set the default value for ONLY the Time four use on any day I use the variable.

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Ashwin A.K

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Hi @Gregory Winkeleer ,

Could you give this a try and let us know if that works out for you?

I've converted the string into datetime by concatenating the System Variable $SystemVariablePackage:CurrentDate$ which can be accessed from intellisense and 10:00 AM before passing it into the DateTime: Assign Action.

As for the format, I've selected Custom Format and passed this in:

MM-dd-yyyy hh:mm a

If you want to be more specific with the datetime, then here is a list of DateTime Formats currently supported by Automation Anywhere.

Kind Regards,

Ashwin A.K

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