> I have about a bazillion files that all have a date of something like this: > 15-Apr-05 > How do I convert that to a usable date format?
* Go into settings - control panel - regional options > date tab (Win2k) * set short date format to dd-MMM-yy && sample shows 02-Aug-06 ** in Foxpro (v9) SET DATE SHORT SET CENTURY OFF x=DTOC(DATE()) && 02-Aug-06 ?CTOD(x) && - - * Oops! - we have a problem. Andrew Davies MBCS CITP - AndyD 8-)# ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. Please contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] with any queries. ********************************************************************** _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
