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Convert systemDate to static txt
I created a variable, systemDate, using JavaScript to display the completion date on a certicate. However, the date changes when the certificate is revisited.
Does anyone know how I can conver...
That's correct, Phil. However, with this code, the value of the 'dateString' variable will not persist, so during preview, it will keep displaying today's date. When you come back to it tomorrow, it will display 3/28/24. I was trying to achieve something else with less code. The localStorage version should look something like this:
var dateString = localStorage.getItem('certificateDate');
if (!dateString) {
var currentTime = new Date();
var month = currentTime.getMonth() + 1;
var day = currentTime.getDate();
var year = currentTime.getFullYear();
dateString = month + "/" + day + "/" + year;
localStorage.setItem('certificateDate', dateString);
}
var player = GetPlayer();
player.SetVar("systemDate", dateString);
This code will run properly in preview as well.
Tina,
I have attached the .story file for reference. Please disregard the first JavaScript trigger, as it always shows the current date.
OK, do I need to per define certificateDate a Variable first, then add the new script to the JavaScritp link?
var dateString = localStorage.getItem('certificateDate');
if (!dateString) {
var currentTime = new Date();
var month = currentTime.getMonth() + 1;
var day = currentTime.getDate();
var year = currentTime.getFullYear();
dateString = month + "/" + day + "/" + year;
localStorage.setItem('certificateDate', dateString);
}
var player = GetPlayer();
player.SetVar("systemDate", dateString);
Thanks, Tina
...'certificateDate' could be anything, no need to declare. Just make sure it's consistent through out the code. It's used twice in this code.
I’m sorry for the many replies. I don’t know Java and don’t quite understand syntax. I need the hooked on phonics version of what to do.
So, then I need to place certificateDate on my certificate for the date to remain static?
Thanks, Tina
