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Re: Date Comparison (without mistake)

This WebDNA talk-list message is from

2003


It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 47519
interpreted = N
texte = oops... try it with a single & not &&On Friday, February 7, 2003, at 12:00 AM, Charles Kline wrote:> [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 . > 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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  1. Re: Date Comparison (without mistake) (Charles Kline 2003)
oops... try it with a single & not &&On Friday, February 7, 2003, at 12:00 AM, Charles Kline wrote:> [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 . > 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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