Script Function: Checks if the date is valid
VALID_DATE(Date)
Syntax |
Description/Format |
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Date |
Indication of a date in the format "YYMMDD" or "YYYYMMDD". Format: script literal or script variable It is also possible to specify a different date format. Do so by entering the required date format, then enter a separator (: or ;) and afterwards the date. Indicating a date format is optional. |
Return codes |
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"Y" - The date is valid |
Optionally, you may specify a particular Date Format. The default Date Formats to be used are "YYMMDD" or "YYYYMMDD". A colon or semicolon may be used as a separator between Date Format and Date.
If return code "N" is supply, the script elements for error handling may help to analyze the occurred error.
The example checks if the year 2001 is a leap year. The result (N) is output in the activation protocol.
:SET &RET#=VALID_DATE("DD.MM.YYYY:29.02.2001")
:PRINT &RET#
See also:
Script element | Description |
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Checks whether or not a date is included in a calendar keyword |
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Checks if a time is valid |
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