Setting the Default Date/Time Format

The Date Formats global option changes the default date format for all maps or forms. However, the format of the existing date fields do not change; the default is only used for new maps or forms.

You typically establish the default date format for all date fields one time only. This default is used when EDI documents are initially loaded from the standard. This default can be overridden on the Field Properties dialog box.

Use this procedure to establish the default date format.

  1. Select Options > Preferences.
  2. Select the Standard Formats tab.
  3. From the Six-character dates and Eight character dates lists, select the appropriate six-character and eight-character default date formats.
  4. Click OK to accept the default date formats and exit the Preferences dialog box.
    Tip: To change the order in which the date formats appear in the Six-character dates and Eight character dates lists or to add a new date format to the lists, select Options > Date Formats.