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Workflow automation often dumps raw Unix timestamps into your spreadsheet, leaving you with unreadable numbers like 1704067200 instead of actual dates you can work with.
Here’s how to get properly formatted dates during the import process, eliminating the need for complex conversion formulas that break when your data structure changes.
Format dates automatically during import using Coefficient
CoefficientHubSpothandles Unix timestamp conversion through sophisticated data import formatting options. When importingdata containing timestamps, Coefficient automatically formats these as readable dates in your preferred format.
This happens at import time, not through post-processing formulas. You get consistent date formatting across all imported records without worrying about formula ranges breaking when new data gets added.
How to make it work
Step 1. Configure your HubSpot import in Coefficient.
Connect to HubSpot and select your data object. During field selection, choose date fields like deal creation dates, last modified dates, or custom date properties. Coefficient recognizes these as timestamp fields that need conversion.
Step 2. Select your preferred date format during field mapping.
Coefficient automatically converts timestamps to readable format during the mapping process. You can choose from various date formats (MM/DD/YYYY, DD/MM/YYYY, etc.) based on your regional preferences or reporting requirements.
Step 3. Set up scheduled refreshes for consistent formatting.
Configure automatic refreshes to maintain proper date formatting for new records. Each refresh cycle applies the same date conversion logic, ensuring consistency across your entire dataset.
Step 4. Verify date formatting in your spreadsheet.
Check that imported dates appear in your chosen format and are recognized as actual date values by your spreadsheet. This allows you to perform date calculations, create charts, and build time-based reports without additional conversion work.
Get readable dates without the conversion hassle
Import your dataThis approach provides much more reliable date handling than workflow automation tools that lack sophisticated data type conversion capabilities.with proper date formatting from the start.
