I always get crossed up on string vs. numeric too, but I believe you can do
SETVAR YESTER_MONTH  !HPMONTH - 1


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> From: Scott Gates [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
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> Subject:      Handling date parms in jobs. Probably easier than I'm making
> it o ut to be.
>
> Since I don't have Maestro, I need to write something that will input
> specific dates based on the Run Date.
> For example, now it's November.  I need to have my report parms be for
> last
> month.
> Since System Variables like HPYYYY seem to be Text, Can I convert to
> numeric
> and subtract 1 for the MONTH & YEAR?
> Or do I need to make a compacted !IF  !ELSE IF . . . table structure?
>
> Suggestions Welcome
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