Thanks for that hint(s) ! I appreciate your help very much!! Regards Holger Schrörs QVC Germany MIS International "Larry Barnes" <[log in to unmask]> schrieb im Newsbeitrag news:3978c61e$1_1@skycache-news.fidnet.com... > Below is a test attempting to use 'datebuild' and 'strwrite'. I have > used it in the past without a problem. Can anyone see what is wrong > with my syntax? > > % > %SETVAR DATE1 DATEBUILD(!HPYEAR,!HPMONTH,!HPDATE) > % > %SETVAR DATE1 STRWRITE(DATE1:'%4Y') > Error: Format specifier contained %4Y, expected one of: > GARBAGE CENTER > Error: Bad format specifier. > > > thanks in advance, > -- > Larry Barnes > Director of I.T. > Mitek Corp. > 602-438-4545 X 1366 > Phoenix, AZ 85040 > > Check Us Out ! > http://www.mitekcorp.com > http://www.atlassound.com > http://www.coustic.com > http://www.mtxaudio.com > http://www.xtant.com > http://www.dcmspeakers.com >