Dates can also be specified directly as a value without the need for this type. However they can not be specified with time zone.
| Name | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| date | A date in text in the format specified by format. | Yes. |
| timeZone | The time zone the date is for. | No. |
<sequential>
<jobs>
<variables id="vars">
<xmas>
<date timeZone="US/Hawaii" date="25-dec-09"/>
</xmas>
</variables>
<echo text="Christmas in Hawaii starts at ${vars.xmas}."/>
</jobs>
</sequential>