Date field entry

[rob1234]

I searched for this and found that is seems possible but not how to do it. Can I enter dates in this format DD/MMM/YYYY i.e. 01/JAN/2005 or does entry have to be based on the systems clock.

[comment]

See here.

[rob1234]

Thanks, I can't find file->file options in filemaker 5.5 can I even do this or is it a new feature in 7

[comment]

Probably - but the principle is the same: if you change your operating system settings to dd/mm/yyyy, then create or clone the file, it will keep those settings.

After you change your OS settings back (or open the file on another system), you will get a dialog on opening the file, asking which settings to use. You can automate the choice by running a startup script using the Set Use System Formats script step.

[rob1234]

Unfortunately for me information services is so strict I'm not even able to change my system time. It's not that big a deal anyway. Thanks for the response.

[comment]

I don't have version 5 or 6, but perhaps someone else might clone your file for you, with the settings you want.