To retrieve the value of a date custom field simply create a date variable and set the value to the custom field.

To set the value of a date custom field simply set the custom field to equal a date
string or a date variable variable.

This script assumes that it is running in the context of an issue. Like in a
workflow script or listener for example. If you would like to test this script
from the SIL Manager, add an issue key to test with under the Run Configuration
setting (Run > Run Configuration > Context).

//------GETTING FIELD VALUE-------
date myDate = customfield_12345; //<-- update this customfield id
runnerLog(myDate); //displays results in the editor console panel

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Getting Values

Setting Values

Supported Field Types

• Date Picker

• Date Time Picker