How to format a string like `2018911` into a Date?

Question

From backend, the date format is like above, and I want to format the date using formatter into a real date. I got a datepicker in my detailpage and the datepicker wants a real date, to show it up.

So I tried a bit, but I can't get it to work. So maybe someone can help me or guide how to do it? I know I can format the date in the backend but I need it that way like above as a string.

Answer 1

Hi you can create a date from teh string you receiving by using below js code

 getDate:function(value){
//value is your string from backend "20120515"
if(value){
        var dateString  = value;
        var year        = dateString.substring(0,4);
        var month       = dateString.substring(4,6);
        var day         = dateString.substring(6,8);

        var date        = new Date(year, month-1, day);

    return date; // Keep in mind the date returned will only be correct if the string is passed in above format
    }
}

You can use the above function in formatter.js file and can use in datepicker as below

<DatePicker value="{path:'modelDateProperty', formatter:'.formatter.getDate', }" />

I hope this helps