How to obtain string date from xml and convert in a correct format in ax?

I am trying to obtain a date from an XML file that is in this format:

2016-10-27

however, the field I am trying to put it in is in this format:

mm/dd/yyyy

is there a code for this in dynamics ax 2012? I tried str2date but it doesn't output anything.

SOLVED: Just to let you guys know even though you are obtaining a string that has a format like mine 2016-10-27 AX automatically formats it to the default format to 10/27/2016 just input the sequence correctly. (THIS IS NOT PART OF THE ANSWER I AM JUST EXPLAINING MY FINDINGS)

Solution

You will need to use str2date(string _date, int _sequence). Specify the related format in sequence. Your desired format will be 213