Date Fields

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Entering Dates

There are two types of Point of Sale dates: fixed dates and dynamic dates.

- Fixed dates are fixed in time. For example, if you enter 05/20/06 or a date range of 01/01/2006 12/31/2006, then this will be the recorded date, no matter how much time has passed. Document dates are fixed dates; but most allow you to change the date while creating it (subject to security rights).

- Dynamic dates allow you to define a single date or date range relative to the current Point of Sale date, such as Today or Month-to-Date. As the Point of Sale date changes, so does the dynamic dates. Dynamic dates are typically used to define date ranges for filtering lists and for reporting purposes.

Note: A security right is available to block your employees from changing the date on a receipt.

To enter data in a fixed date field:

1. Select the date field and do one or a combination of the following:

- Enter the date directly.

- Select (<F4>) to access a drop-down calendar.

- Todays date is highlighted in red, and the currently selected date is shown in blue. Use the arrow keys to move from day to day in the displayed month.

- To view the previous or following month, select t (PageUp) or u (PageDown) respectively. Click the date you want to select, or highlight the date and press <Enter>.

2. Press <Tab> or navigate out of the field.

Warning: Do not change your Windows system date to record a different date on a Point of Sale document. Data loss could result.

To enter data in a dynamic date field:

1. Choose a range from the Date filter type field in the Dynamic Date Filter dialog.

- Use your mouse or touchscreen or press <r;> or <> to move between the selections and press <Enter> to choose a range. See dynamic date range options for help with selecting a range.

- If you choose a fixed period (C ustom), use the fixed date procedure for picking dates. To access calendars, select (<F4>).

2. Select OK to apply your selected date range.

3. Press <Tab> or move out of the field.

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Related Topics

Filter lists

Define filter criteria

Change report dates

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