Re: Date Comparison
This WebDNA talk-list message is from 2003
It keeps the original formatting.
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texte = [if (({[date]} >= {[startdate]}) && ({[date]} <= {[enddate]}))] [then] Success [/then] [else] Failed [/else] [/if]Not tested but should work.On Thursday, February 6, 2003, at 11:43 PM, Paul Berman wrote:> Hi > > I am trying unsucessfully to compare the current date 6/2/2003 with the > start and end dates of an offer > > my start and end date format is the same as the current date but for > some > reason I just cant get this working, I have searched the archives but > found > little to help me there. > > My fields are Startdate and enddate and all I need is to endsure that > the > current date is equal or after the start date and the current date is > either > before or equal to the end date. > > Any help appreciated > > Thanks > paul > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Dan Strong
> To: WebDNA Talk > Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 11:53 PM > Subject: Re: WebDNA Book? > > >> Ah ha. thanks... and to think I've been a 'dummy' for so long ;) >> -Dan >> >> On Thu, 6 Feb 2003 17:51:30 >> Charles Kline wrote: >>> wrox does a series of books called programmer to programmer - pretty >>> good > books. >>> >>> http://www.wrox.com/ >>> >>> - Charles >>> >>> On Thursday, February 6, 2003, at 05:49 PM, Dan Strong wrote: >>> >>>> What is 'wrox'? >>>> -Dan >>>> >>>> On Thu, 6 Feb 2003 17:46:34 >>>> Charles Kline wrote: >>>>> or maybe wrox? i would be willing to work on this project if we got >>>>> some funding. >>>>> >>>>> - ck >>>>> >>>>> On Thursday, February 6, 2003, at 05:15 PM, Dan Strong wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Brian, >>>>>> >>>>>> Hmmmm.... not happy to hear you're having such a hard time with >>>>>> it. >>>>>> While I wholeheartedly agree that at the current time, a 'WebDNA >>>>>> for >>>>>> Dummies' book might not find a large enough audience to feed the >>>>>> author(s), my thoughts were more along the lines of a 'build it >>>>>> and >>>>>> they will come' approach, hopefully with the blessing/funding of >>>>>> SM >>>>>> and/or the '...for Dummies' folks (IDG Books Worldwide?). >>>>>> >>>>>> A bona-fide 'how-to' book on WebDNA (particularly one that could >>>>>> share in the popularity and distribution channels of an existing >>>>>> brand (i.e. '...for Dummies')) would absolutely drive consumer >>>>>> interest in the product by the simple fact that it exists. If I >>>>>> wasn't familiar with WebDNA and I was wandering through the >>>>>> Dummies >>>>>> section in Borders Books (like I do from time to time -- I own >>>>>> Javascript and DOS for Dummies and I use them both all the time.. >>>>>> and I can remember picking up VRML for Dummies back in 1998...) >>>>>> and >>>>>> I saw WebDNA for Dummies -- A Reference for the Rest of Us! -- >>>>>> The >>>>>> Fun and Easy Way to Create Attractive, Effective Web Applications >>>>>> ... or whatever... I would DEFINITELY pick it up, and most likely >>>>>> buy it, if I was interested in webdev (which I am). Maybe even >>>>>> include a CD with the Developer Edition installers for each >>>>>> platform >>>>>> as well as the Onbline Command Reference (betadoc), and links to >>>>>> SM's website, etc. etc. >>>>>> >>>>>> But of course, maybe SM isn't interested in making more $$ ;) Why >>>>>> don't I write it? Maybe I will, maybe I will..... but I definitely >>>>>> couldn't do it alone, as I feel my current WebDNA skill level is >>>>>> 'Advanced Intermediate' (some might beg to differ...). I would >>>>>> need >>>>>> a WebDNA knowledgeable editor... >>>>>> >>>>>> Anyway, this is my $0.02.... enough daydreaming for me... I took a >>>>>> look at the Forbes List of the Richest People in America this >>>>>> morning and noticed that my name wasn't on it -- I'd better get >>>>>> back >>>>>> to work. ;) >>>>>> >>>>>> -Dan >>>>>> ------------------------------------------------------------ >>>>>> http://www.StrongGraphicDesign.com >>>>>> (208) 319-0137 | Toll-free p/f 877-561-1656 >>>>>> ------------------------------------------------------------ >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Thu, 6 Feb 2003 15:59:10 >>>>>> Brian B. Burton wrote: >>>>>>> Actually, I think you'd be wrong :( >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I have written part of a book, but the response to date has been >>>>>>> underwhelming. I guess it's kind of like being a shareware >>>>>>> author, >>>>>>> everybody uses shareware. 2-5% of people pay for shareware. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The time investment in writing in a clear and concise manner, >>>>>>> along >>>>>>> with the experience needed to write such a guide makes to limited >>>>>>> to a few people in this group. I'm not saying that to be >>>>>>> arrogant, >>>>>>> but it is an accurate and true statement. On top of that, you >>>>>>> have >>>>>>> to figure out how many copies you can sell to recoup your >>>>>>> investment of time. I estimate I could sell less then 100 copies. >>>>>>> Some people think they know everything, some people wouldn't >>>>>>> spend >>>>>>> the money (I estimate it would have to be about $99 for a PDF to >>>>>>> even get close to break even vs. selling the same time being a >>>>>>> programmer), and some people will share, thus depriving yours >>>>>>> truly >>>>>>> of funds needed to eat lunch, and I've already done the starving >>>>>>> artist part of my life... >>>>>>> >>>>>>> But for all of that pessimism, I am still plodding along on my >>>>>>> book, adding and incrementing it. I'm up to about twice the >>>>>>> content >>>>>>> and am just beginning the e-commerce functionality info now. I >>>>>>> just >>>>>>> don't have the new content online anywhere at this time. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> If you'd like to see what is public, please visit: http:// >>>>>>> webdna.burtons.com >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Brian B. Burton >>>>>>> Burton Logistics >>>>>>> 973-263-3036 973-296-6862 (cell) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Thursday, February 6, 2003, at 01:28 PM, Dan Strong wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Agreed. a 'WebDNA for Dummies' book, might make somebody rich... >>>>>>>> Otherwise, Marc, yes, this list and it's archive are excellent >>>>>>>> resources. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Thu, 6 Feb 2003 10:06:25 -0800 >>>>>>>> Sales wrote: >>>>>>>>> Are there any books out there for learning WebDNA? I'm sorry, >>>>>>>>> but I've found the documentation sorely lacking for beginners, >>>>>>>>> especially with the new XML styled syntax. I did a search on >>>>>>>>> Amazon, but found nothing. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> If there aren't any books available, how have others learned >>>>>>>>> this >>>>>>>>> language? Trial and error? The documentation? This list? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I realize this list is an excellent resource, but it would be >>>>>>>>> nice to have a good tutorial in hand. >>>> >>>> ------------------------------------------------------------- >>>> This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to >>>> the mailing list . >>>> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: >>>> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to >>>> >>>> Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/ >>>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------------------------------- >>> This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to >>> the mailing list . >>> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: >>> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to > >>> Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/ >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------ >> http://www.StrongGraphicDesign.com >> (208) 319-0137 | Toll-free p/f 877-561-1656 >> ------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------- >> This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to >> the mailing list . >> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: >> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to > >> Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/ >> > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------- > This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to > the mailing list . > To unsubscribe, E-mail to: > To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to > > Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/ > ------------------------------------------------------------- This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . 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[if (({[date]} >= {[startdate]}) && ({[date]} <= {[enddate]}))] [then] Success [/then] [else] Failed [/else] [/if]Not tested but should work.On Thursday, February 6, 2003, at 11:43 PM, Paul Berman wrote:> Hi > > I am trying unsucessfully to compare the current date 6/2/2003 with the > start and end dates of an offer > > my start and end date format is the same as the current date but for > some > reason I just cant get this working, I have searched the archives but > found > little to help me there. > > My fields are Startdate and enddate and all I need is to endsure that > the > current date is equal or after the start date and the current date is > either > before or equal to the end date. > > Any help appreciated > > Thanks > paul > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Dan Strong > To: WebDNA Talk > Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 11:53 PM > Subject: Re: WebDNA Book? > > >> Ah ha. thanks... and to think I've been a 'dummy' for so long ;) >> -Dan >> >> On Thu, 6 Feb 2003 17:51:30 >> Charles Kline wrote: >>> wrox does a series of books called programmer to programmer - pretty >>> good > books. >>> >>> http://www.wrox.com/ >>> >>> - Charles >>> >>> On Thursday, February 6, 2003, at 05:49 PM, Dan Strong wrote: >>> >>>> What is 'wrox'? >>>> -Dan >>>> >>>> On Thu, 6 Feb 2003 17:46:34 >>>> Charles Kline wrote: >>>>> or maybe wrox? i would be willing to work on this project if we got >>>>> some funding. >>>>> >>>>> - ck >>>>> >>>>> On Thursday, February 6, 2003, at 05:15 PM, Dan Strong wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Brian, >>>>>> >>>>>> Hmmmm.... not happy to hear you're having such a hard time with >>>>>> it. >>>>>> While I wholeheartedly agree that at the current time, a 'WebDNA >>>>>> for >>>>>> Dummies' book might not find a large enough audience to feed the >>>>>> author(s), my thoughts were more along the lines of a 'build it >>>>>> and >>>>>> they will come' approach, hopefully with the blessing/funding of >>>>>> SM >>>>>> and/or the '...for Dummies' folks (IDG Books Worldwide?). >>>>>> >>>>>> A bona-fide 'how-to' book on WebDNA (particularly one that could >>>>>> share in the popularity and distribution channels of an existing >>>>>> brand (i.e. '...for Dummies')) would absolutely drive consumer >>>>>> interest in the product by the simple fact that it exists. If I >>>>>> wasn't familiar with WebDNA and I was wandering through the >>>>>> Dummies >>>>>> section in Borders Books (like I do from time to time -- I own >>>>>> Javascript and DOS for Dummies and I use them both all the time.. >>>>>> and I can remember picking up VRML for Dummies back in 1998...) >>>>>> and >>>>>> I saw WebDNA for Dummies -- A Reference for the Rest of Us! -- >>>>>> The >>>>>> Fun and Easy Way to Create Attractive, Effective Web Applications >>>>>> ... or whatever... I would DEFINITELY pick it up, and most likely >>>>>> buy it, if I was interested in webdev (which I am). Maybe even >>>>>> include a CD with the Developer Edition installers for each >>>>>> platform >>>>>> as well as the Onbline Command Reference (betadoc), and links to >>>>>> SM's website, etc. etc. >>>>>> >>>>>> But of course, maybe SM isn't interested in making more $$ ;) Why >>>>>> don't I write it? Maybe I will, maybe I will..... but I definitely >>>>>> couldn't do it alone, as I feel my current WebDNA skill level is >>>>>> 'Advanced Intermediate' (some might beg to differ...). I would >>>>>> need >>>>>> a WebDNA knowledgeable editor... >>>>>> >>>>>> Anyway, this is my $0.02.... enough daydreaming for me... I took a >>>>>> look at the Forbes List of the Richest People in America this >>>>>> morning and noticed that my name wasn't on it -- I'd better get >>>>>> back >>>>>> to work. ;) >>>>>> >>>>>> -Dan >>>>>> ------------------------------------------------------------ >>>>>> http://www.StrongGraphicDesign.com >>>>>> (208) 319-0137 | Toll-free p/f 877-561-1656 >>>>>> ------------------------------------------------------------ >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Thu, 6 Feb 2003 15:59:10 >>>>>> Brian B. Burton wrote: >>>>>>> Actually, I think you'd be wrong :( >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I have written part of a book, but the response to date has been >>>>>>> underwhelming. I guess it's kind of like being a shareware >>>>>>> author, >>>>>>> everybody uses shareware. 2-5% of people pay for shareware. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The time investment in writing in a clear and concise manner, >>>>>>> along >>>>>>> with the experience needed to write such a guide makes to limited >>>>>>> to a few people in this group. I'm not saying that to be >>>>>>> arrogant, >>>>>>> but it is an accurate and true statement. On top of that, you >>>>>>> have >>>>>>> to figure out how many copies you can sell to recoup your >>>>>>> investment of time. I estimate I could sell less then 100 copies. >>>>>>> Some people think they know everything, some people wouldn't >>>>>>> spend >>>>>>> the money (I estimate it would have to be about $99 for a PDF to >>>>>>> even get close to break even vs. selling the same time being a >>>>>>> programmer), and some people will share, thus depriving yours >>>>>>> truly >>>>>>> of funds needed to eat lunch, and I've already done the starving >>>>>>> artist part of my life... >>>>>>> >>>>>>> But for all of that pessimism, I am still plodding along on my >>>>>>> book, adding and incrementing it. I'm up to about twice the >>>>>>> content >>>>>>> and am just beginning the e-commerce functionality info now. I >>>>>>> just >>>>>>> don't have the new content online anywhere at this time. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> If you'd like to see what is public, please visit: http:// >>>>>>> webdna.burtons.com >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Brian B. Burton >>>>>>> Burton Logistics >>>>>>> 973-263-3036 973-296-6862 (cell) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Thursday, February 6, 2003, at 01:28 PM, Dan Strong wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Agreed. a 'WebDNA for Dummies' book, might make somebody rich... >>>>>>>> Otherwise, Marc, yes, this list and it's archive are excellent >>>>>>>> resources. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Thu, 6 Feb 2003 10:06:25 -0800 >>>>>>>> Sales wrote: >>>>>>>>> Are there any books out there for learning WebDNA? I'm sorry, >>>>>>>>> but I've found the documentation sorely lacking for beginners, >>>>>>>>> especially with the new XML styled syntax. I did a search on >>>>>>>>> Amazon, but found nothing. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> If there aren't any books available, how have others learned >>>>>>>>> this >>>>>>>>> language? Trial and error? The documentation? This list? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I realize this list is an excellent resource, but it would be >>>>>>>>> nice to have a good tutorial in hand. >>>> >>>> ------------------------------------------------------------- >>>> This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to >>>> the mailing list . >>>> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: >>>> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to >>>> >>>> Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/ >>>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------------------------------- >>> This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to >>> the mailing list . >>> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: >>> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to > >>> Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/ >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------ >> http://www.StrongGraphicDesign.com >> (208) 319-0137 | Toll-free p/f 877-561-1656 >> ------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------- >> This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to >> the mailing list . >> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: >> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to > >> Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/ >> > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------- > This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to > the mailing list . > To unsubscribe, E-mail to: > To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to > > Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/ > ------------------------------------------------------------- This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . 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