U.S. to International Date Format Conversion

[Skorz]

Hey there: Great forum! This is my first post:

I've created a database using U.S. date formats and now want to enable users to enter data using an international date format. I've modified the custom date format, which allows the date to be VIEWED in an int'l format, but that apparently doesn't allow ENTRY in int'l format.

I'm using Windows XP and Filemaker Developer. I know that I can go to Control Panel:Regional and Language Options and set this to, say, a local European country, but does this mean I must now recreate my database from scratch using the localized setting or is there an easier way to convert?

Thanks for whatever insight you can provide.

Rich

[CobaltSky]

Hi Rich,

For a temporary fix, include the script step 'Use System Formats [On]' on a start-up script.

For a more permanent fix, save a clone of the file on a system which has the desired (international) formats in place. The entry formats will be saved as the default formats for the clone. Then import your data into the clone and you will have a version which has cross-cultural leanings.