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craig01
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Hi ALL,

i am trying to use a Basic edit Function (Format conversion) Within Define in InfoAssist.

i.e; ABC/A6=EDIT(BLTDT);

the original format of BLTDT is HYYMDI


When i do the above using the Define tool in InfoAssist and click on OK,i am getting an error i.e;

FOC36346 - Incorrect Use of DATE-TIME Field or constant.

please let me know whats causing the Error.

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Originally posted by craig01:
Hi ALL,

i am trying to use a Basic edit Function (Format conversion) Within Define in InfoAssist.

i.e; ABC/A6=EDIT(BLTDT);
the original format of BLTDT is HYYMDI
When i do the above using the Define tool in InfoAssist and click on OK,i am getting an error i.e;

FOC36346 - Incorrect Use of DATE-TIME Field or constant.

please let me know whats causing the Error.


WF 7610, WINDOWS
EXCEL/PDF/HTML
 
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Francis Mariani
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Exactly what it says: "Incorrect Use of DATE-TIME Field or constant". You cannot manipulate a Date-Time field with an EDIT. What would you like to do with this Date-Time column? There are a lot of functions for Date-Time columns, check the manual.


Francis


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Thanks francis.


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Waz
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Craig, a bit of advice..

RTFM

Read The FOCUS Manual
Read The Functions Manual

I, as many others in the forum, have a copy of all the manuals available, they can be downloaded from IBI. Have a look at the link at the top of the screen, it says Tech Doc Search

There is also a search engine that will search Focalpoint, Documentation, and many other information sources.

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Waz...

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Waz you crack me up. Have to wonder if anyone knows there is HELP link tab in Dev Studio, where they can a search for functions!
 
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RTFM

Read The FOCUS Manual
Read The Functions Manual

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I always thought the "F" stood for something different. Smiler


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Yes..."FABULOUS".



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or 'Favorite' perhaps ...


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I think Functions is my Favourite Manual.


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