If we want to convert UnixTime to local time, we can use an external service, e.g.: https://unixtime.co.za/.


According to the example on: https://unixtime.co.za/,

the API query looks like as following:
API call: https://showcase.api.linx.twenty57.net/UnixTime/fromunix?timestamp=1549892280.


Below is presented how we can easily perform this conversion. In the example, we will use data on sunrise from the OpenWeatherMap website - an example of receiving data is available at the link:
https://support.grenton.pl/en/support/solutions/articles/35000164999-gate-http-receiving-information-from-the-openweathermap-website.

  • Create the HttpRequest periphery object:
  • The following parameters should be set in the HttpRequest object:
    Where:
    Host: https://showcase.api.linx.twenty57.net
    Path: /UnixTime/fromunix
    QueryStringParams: \z

    Warning! The QueryStringParams feature will be set using a script based on data received from the OpenWeatherMap website.

  • The next step is to create user features of the string type:

  • Then prepare the script:


    GATE_HTTP->sunrise_local = GATE_HTTP->unix_conv_sunrise->ResponseBody
    C


  • Assign the script to the OnResponse event in the HttpRequest periphery object:

  • Additionally, a script that will set the value of the QueryStringParams feature should be created:

    local val_sunrise = tostring(GATE_HTTP->owm_sunrise + GATE_HTTP->owm_timezone)
local content = "timestamp=" .. val_sunrise

GATE_HTTP->unix_conv_sunrise->SetQueryStringParams(content)
GATE_HTTP->unix_conv_sunrise->SendRequest()
    C


  • Then, the configuration should be sent to the CLU.

  • After the configuration has been successfully sent, read information from OpenWeatherMap website.

  • In the next step, call the script responsible for setting the QueryStringParams feature and sending the request.

  • After calling the script, the StatusCode feature should receive the value 200.

  • User feature value should receive appropriate value.

  • The obtained data can be displayed in the mobile application and Smart Panel or use to create logic in the system (e.g. setting rules in the Calendar virtual object).