Re: Format date....

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2003


It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 53634
interpreted = N
texte = Matthew Bohne wrote: > They shouldn't have to rename it, or even necessarily change the [date] tag. But adding a [now] or [today] that returns the current date and time no matter where you are may be a feasible option. > Hmm, though this might have some use, I think it missing the target a bit. Scott has already solved the access problem apparently with the scope operator ::. I think the issue is particularly more for beginners (but perhaps also the "dangit, forgot about the orderfile." category). It has to do with either not realizing the laws of webDNA pertaining to this or not realizing you are inside an orderfile or perhaps having a momentry lapse of memory. But consistantly, there is questions about it to the list and *that* is apparent. I just think that if [date] was put into an orderfile it should still give you the date the server has. Then, If you put (dan's naming conv. or whatever) [order_date] into an orderfile, it would grab the date from the orderfile. Donovan P.S. respectfully, it is interesting to me to go to the Archives and Do a subject search for "Feature Request" or do a body search for "feature request" and to see all the cool ideas of folks over the years... (to SMSI's credit, many of which have been implimented). -- =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o DONOVAN D. BROOKE Eucalyptus Design WWW Developer / Consultant <-Web Development (specializing in eCommerce), -> <-Graphic Design, and Pre-Press Consultation -> ADDRESS:> Donovan Brooke DBA Eucalyptus Design N2862 Summerville Park Rd. Lodi, WI 53555 PH:> 1.608.592.3567 email:> dbrooke(AT)euca.us Web:> http://www.euca.us =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o ------------------------------------------------------------- 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/ Associated Messages, from the most recent to the oldest:

    
  1. Re: Format date.... ( Donovan Brooke 2003)
  2. Re: Format date.... ( Matthew Bohne 2003)
  3. Re: Format date.... ( Donovan Brooke 2003)
  4. Re: Format date.... ( "Dan Strong" 2003)
  5. Re: Format date.... ( Brian Fries 2003)
  6. Re: Format date.... ( Gary Krockover 2003)
  7. Re: Format date.... ( "Dan Strong" 2003)
  8. Re: Format date.... ( Donovan Brooke 2003)
  9. Re: Format date.... ( Mark Derrick 2003)
  10. Re: Format date.... ( Alan White 2003)
  11. Re: Format date.... ( Mark Derrick 2003)
  12. Format date.... ( Alan White 2003)
Matthew Bohne wrote: > They shouldn't have to rename it, or even necessarily change the [date] tag. But adding a [now] or [today] that returns the current date and time no matter where you are may be a feasible option. > Hmm, though this might have some use, I think it missing the target a bit. Scott has already solved the access problem apparently with the scope operator ::. I think the issue is particularly more for beginners (but perhaps also the "dangit, forgot about the orderfile." category). It has to do with either not realizing the laws of webDNA pertaining to this or not realizing you are inside an orderfile or perhaps having a momentry lapse of memory. But consistantly, there is questions about it to the list and *that* is apparent. I just think that if [date] was put into an orderfile it should still give you the date the server has. Then, If you put (dan's naming conv. or whatever) [order_date] into an orderfile, it would grab the date from the orderfile. Donovan P.S. respectfully, it is interesting to me to go to the Archives and Do a subject search for "Feature Request" or do a body search for "feature request" and to see all the cool ideas of folks over the years... (to SMSI's credit, many of which have been implimented). -- =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o DONOVAN D. BROOKE Eucalyptus Design WWW Developer / Consultant <-Web Development (specializing in eCommerce), -> <-Graphic Design, and Pre-Press Consultation -> ADDRESS:> Donovan Brooke DBA Eucalyptus Design N2862 Summerville Park Rd. Lodi, WI 53555 PH:> 1.608.592.3567 email:> dbrooke(AT)euca.us Web:> http://www.euca.us =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o ------------------------------------------------------------- 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/ Donovan Brooke

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