Date
Gets the current date in string format.
Time/Date functions can only be used with dates between 1980 and 2035. You should check that the date you are using is valid with Cicode similar to the following:
IF StrToDate(Arg1) > 0 THEN
...
ELSE
...
END
Syntax
Date([Format])
Format:
The format required:
2 - Short date format, dd/mm/yy
3 - Long date format, day month year
9 - Extended date format, dd/mm/yyyy
If omitted, the default Format is 2. All of these formats follow the Regional Settings found in the Windows Control Panel.
Return Value
The current date (in string format).
Related Functions
Time| TimeToStr | TimeCurrent
Example
/* If the current system date is 3rd November 1991 and the Windows date format is dd/mm/yy; */
str = Date();
! Sets str to "3/11/91".
str = Date(2);
! Sets str to "3/11/91".
str = Date(3);
! Sets str to "3rd November 1991".
See Also