Update Column (ToDate)
Feature Description
The Update Column (ToDate) function converts text-type fields to date-type fields, enabling direct conversion of corresponding data to date format.
Parameter description
| Parameter | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Source Data | Specifies the datasource and dataset containing the data to be updated. | DatasetVector |
| Calculation Field | Select the text field containing date information. The values in the input text field should follow specified appropriate formats. For supported text formats, see Text Format Support Documentation. |
String |
| Field to Update | Specifies the target field for update. This field must be of date type. If unavailable, create a new field in the Attribute Structure section of the dataset attribute panel. Taking the text format 'yyyymmdd' as an example, after configuration, click the Run button to obtain results. |
String |
Output
| Parameter | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Result Dataset | Result dataset | DatasetVector |