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Add new field with Date

wendyzjy
8 - Asteroid

hello experts!

I would like to change filed with the update period name, for example, in August, I want to change the name with "July 2022", and once I am in September, and when I run the workflow, I want to change the column name as "August 2022". The month and year should update month over month. Please help advise. Thanks! 

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Qiu
21 - Polaris
21 - Polaris

@wendyzjy 
We can use the DateTimeNow function to get the current date, then do some calculation and formatting.

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wendyzjy
8 - Asteroid

This could be a solution, but I actually would like to change the column name only but not the field values. Should I should Multi-Row Tool? 

Amol_Telore
11 - Bolide

Hey @wendyzjy 

 

You can use dynamic rename tool to rename field name using formula as per your needs. Hope this solves your concern.

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liwagab
6 - Meteoroid

using datetimenow() function in the formula tool should complete your requirement

output would be dynamic based on the month you are running the workflow.

 

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wendyzjy
8 - Asteroid

Thanks!

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