The DateFilter task is used to add and edit arguments for the DateFilter command used in a logic template. Performing a DateFilter task consists of the following steps:

Step 1

The first step is to initiate the task by either selecting the Date-Time->Comparison task in the FILTERING task bar along the left side of the Logic Template editor or by double-clicking on the DateFilter command name in the logic template if a DateFilter already exists. If the Date-Time->Comparison task is not enabled, be sure there is at least one date-time data field defined in the related load definition file for this logic template.

The DateFilter dialog box will appear:

Step 2

The second step is to specify the Pass Operator for the command:

Use the Pass Operator drop-down list to specify the operator that is used to perform the comparison.

Step 3

The third step is to select the Data Field for the command:

Use the Data Field drop-down list to select the name of the date-time data field to be tested.

Step 4

The fourth step is to specify the Flag for the command:

Use the Flag to indicate how records with a value of zero are handled.

Step 5

The fifth step is to click the Date tab at the top of the Date Filter Dialog box:

Use this tab to specify either a date-time literal or an HTML variable containing the date and/or time to test against.

Select the HTML Variable radio button to specify the HTML variable containing the date and/or time to test against.

Step 6

The sixfth step is to click the OK button to insert the command into the logic template:

The command is inserted into the logic template where the cursor is located. If the task was initiated by double-clicking on the command name, then the arguments that are changed will be overwritten.