Hey all. What is the proper syntax to format the {currentdate} tag in an inline action request (in this case a -new)? I tried {currentdate:short} and got an error 500, invalid date format. Also tried {currentdate,short} but got an error 4, unknown command.

For the second question, I am trying to display the contents from a date field, but force it to show in the format mm/dd/yy, however it insists on a 4-digit year date, even if it's formatted on the proper layout as 2-digit. Can you do something like [fmp-field: fieldname: short]? I know this doesn't work, but something similar?

Both of these problems are a result of filemaker insisting on entering dates via wc as from 19xx instead of 20xx and not wanting to modify all the dates as they are entered. I remember a while back there was talk of using javascript as a workaround. Is there any WC fixes for this problem yet?

Bevin

Bevin

Use Format instead "short".

Or use calculated field.

HTH

yeah, i could do a calc field that added 1000 yrs to every date...

when you say use format instead of "short", can you show me the syntax for the inline action? Thanks.

Bevin

I didn't tried in Inlines, but it works for CDML standard fields. I believe there is my post somewhere in Web section.