Working with Date-Type Data

The variety of requirements for entering date and time information has called for the implementation of a special display and entry mechanism.

Date Display and Types of Date Items

  • Format – the short Date without Time is used for entering and displaying data such as the issue date, the tax point date, etc.   

  • Incorrect Values – these are marked in red.

Entering Data

  • Open for Edits – the selected field for the date opens for direct entry edits.

  • Separators – the individual date item fields can be separated by a period or a slash.

  • Shortcut Keys – dates can also be entered using certain keys:

    • The F3 key – enters the current date.

Calendar feature

The calendar feature is a special graphic tool with which you can set date items. The calendar feature in the date-type items is displayed by clicking the icon.

Controls and calendar symbols:

  • The bar for the display and selection of the year and month

  • The day selection area

    • Selection of the current date (today), i.e. the date highlighted in red

    • The entered date, i.e. the date in bold

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