Can't set a default date value for bootstrap datetimepicker

Question

How can I set a default value for the bootstrap datetimepicker?

Here's my code:

jQuery(function () {

        var myStartDate = $('#myStartDate').val();

        jQuery('#startDate').datetimepicker({
            locale: 'de',
            format: 'dd, DD.MM.YYYY, HH:mm',
            minDate: moment(),          
        });
    });

The variable "myStartDate" is a java.util.date saved in an input hidden field. Is there parameter to set the default value? Any suggestions?

Answer 1

Set the defaultDate

    jQuery('#startDate').datetimepicker({
        locale: 'de',
        format: 'dd, DD.MM.YYYY, HH:mm',
        defaultDate: "11/1/2016",
        minDate: moment(),          
    });