Text Input node set for 'datetime picker' with a value passed to the input node breaks the picker

[gfinleyg]

Current Behavior

Inputs to a Text Input node that is set to datetime picker aren't displayed.

Expected Behavior

Passing a valid JavaScript Date number should change the date and time set in the field.

Steps To Reproduce

Attach a function block outputting msg.payload = 1728932496400 to the input of a Text Input node with it's mode set to datetime picker.

Environment

• Dashboard version: 2.0
• Node-RED version: v4.0.5
• Node.js version: v20.18.0
• npm version: 10.0.9
• Platform/OS: Linux 5.14.0-430.el9.x86_64 x64 LE
• Browser: Firefox 131.0.2 (64-bit)

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[gfinleyg]

The node's behavior is broken with this setup too, if you try to change any of the date/time fields or select using the calendar, it goes back to a blank value as soon as you mouse-hover over the field again.