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Add Time

Function: Add Time​

This action allows you to easily adjust any date and time by adding a specific duration. Whether you need to extend a deadline, schedule a future event, or calculate a new timestamp, this function provides a straightforward way to modify dates without complex calculations.

Input​

  • Date: The original date and time you want to modify. This is the starting point for your adjustment.
  • Amount: The numerical value representing how much time you want to add. This must be a positive number.
  • Unit: The unit of time for your adjustment. You can choose from:
    • NANOS (nanoseconds)
    • MILLIS (milliseconds)
    • SECONDS
    • MINUTES
    • HOURS
    • DAYS
    • WEEKS
    • MONTHS
    • YEARS

Output​

  • Result: The new date and time after the specified amount of time has been added. This will be stored in a variable that you name (by default, it's named "result").

Execution Flow​

Real-Life Examples​

Example 1: Extending a Project Deadline​

Imagine you have a project deadline and need to extend it by two weeks.

  • Inputs:
    • Date: 2023-10-26 17:00:00 (Current Project Deadline)
    • Amount: 2
    • Unit: WEEKS
    • Result Variable Name: NewDeadline
  • Result: The NewDeadline variable will contain 2023-11-09 17:00:00, reflecting the extended deadline.

Example 2: Scheduling a Follow-up Meeting​

You just finished a meeting and want to schedule a follow-up exactly 3 days from now.

  • Inputs:
    • Date: 2023-09-15 10:30:00 (Current Date and Time)
    • Amount: 3
    • Unit: DAYS
    • Result Variable Name: FollowUpMeetingTime
  • Result: The FollowUpMeetingTime variable will contain 2023-09-18 10:30:00, indicating the time for the follow-up meeting.

Example 3: Calculating a Subscription Renewal Date​

A customer's annual subscription is due to renew in 6 months. You want to calculate the exact renewal date.

  • Inputs:
    • Date: 2024-01-01 00:00:00 (Subscription Start Date)
    • Amount: 6
    • Unit: MONTHS
    • Result Variable Name: RenewalDate
  • Result: The RenewalDate variable will contain 2024-07-01 00:00:00, showing when the subscription is due for renewal.