The util object

The util object provides utility data and functions.


currentTime

Returns the current date and time.

Syntax:

currentTime → date

Returns:

The current date and time.

Example:

This code outputs the current date and time:

<p>The current date and time is ${liquidsite.util.currentTime}.</p>

Which will output something like:

The current date and time is 12-02-2005 12:30:00.


randomPassword

Returns a new random password. The generated password can be used for various types of authentication.

Syntax:

randomPassword → string

Returns:

The new random password string.

Example:

This code outputs a new random password:

<p>Suggested password: ${liquidsite.util.randomPassword}</p>

Which will output something like:

Suggested password: niDsRG3t