Use this function to build a date from a given date, or from the current date.
Date (Format, Day, Month, Year)
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Parameter |
Description |
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Format |
Enter a date format. The default is format 1 (MM/DD?YY). |
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Day |
Enter an integer day value. The default is based on the current day. |
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Month |
Enter an integer month value. The default is based on the current month. |
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Year |
Enter an integer year value. The default is based on the current year. |
The system returns a date string that contains a formatted date value. If you omit any of the Day, Month, or Year parameters, the system uses a value based on the current date.
| Note | To change to some date formats, make sure the variable field’s Type field (on the field’s Properties window) is set to alphanumeric. |
Here are some examples:
(Assume the current date is 07/01/10.)
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Function |
Result |
Explanation |
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Return(Date( )) |
07/01/2010 |
No parameters entered, defaults to current date in date format 1. |
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Return(Date("44")) |
July 1, 2010 |
Date format 4 selected, with a four-digit year length. Defaults to the current date in the selected format. |
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Return(Date ( ,18,5,2009)) |
05/18/2010 |
Defaults to date format 1 using the given values. |
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Return(Date("I2",18,5)) |
10/138 |
Date format I selected with a two-digit year length. Enters the given date values in the selected format. |
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