The time_parser operator sets the timestamp on an entry by parsing a value from the record.
| Field | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
id |
required | A unique identifier for the operator |
output |
required | The connected operator(s) that will receive all outbound entries |
parse_from |
required | A field that indicates the field to be parsed as JSON |
layout_type |
strptime |
The type of timestamp. Valid values are strptime, gotime, and epoch |
layout |
required | The exact layout of the timestamp to be parsed |
preserve |
false | Preserve the unparsed value on the record |
on_error |
send |
The behavior of the operator if it encounters an error. See on_error |
Several detailed examples are available here.