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I am trying to find the month value only for the previous month. Example current month is 2, so I want to return 1.
I am using the following syntax, but its not returning the 1. -SET &PREV_MONTH = DATEADD(DTPART(DT_CURRENT_DATE(),MONTH), 'M', -1);
-SET &PREV_MONTH = (DTPART(DT_CURRENT_DATE(),MONTH); This returns 2, so what would I need to do to it, to return 1?This message has been edited. Last edited by: FP Mod Chuck,
You have to remember that in Dialogue Manager, all variable are strings. To use Date Functions like DTPART, DATEADD, DATEMOV, etc., you have to use a smart date. This is done using DATECVT. Another way is to use DEFINE FUNCTION to create versions of these Date Functions. We use versions of DATEMOV, DATEADD and DATEDIF for use with Dialogue Manager. See the link below. One can do anything with these that they can do in TABLE.
Contrary to what Little Caesar's says about their delivery, DEFINE FUNCTION is the best thing since sliced bread.This message has been edited. Last edited by: jgelona,
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