Conference ilbbak::ibi_focus

338.0. "HELP! w/System Date" by SCOLOX::DANDREA () Tue May 08 1990 10:19

    
    	I'm trying to initiate a certain formula BASED ON THE 
    	CALENDAR MONTH (01-12) at the time of processing.
    
    	This has to be a non-interactive query, so I'd like to
    	use the &YMD system variable in my calculation.
    
    	HOW CAN I BREAK OUT THE MONTH FROM THE WHOLE DATE?????
    
    	(Example:  Use 'X' if the MONTH is '01' or '04' or '07' or '10'
    		   Use 'Y' if the MONTH is '02' or '05' or '08' or '11'
                   Else use 'Z'
    
    	I'd appreciate some suggestions - or write if you need more info.
    
    	Thanks a lot...  Nancy  (SCOLOX::DANDREA  DTN 223-2621)
    

    You can use:

- SET &MONTH=EDIT(&YMD,'$$99$$');



                                     KC

    
    KC,
    
    	Thank You Very Much!  I used your command from <.1> and 
    	was able to test with IF &MONTH EQ 05, etc., in my FEX.  
    
    	I appreciate your reply.
    
    							 -Nancy