You use the DATE routine to compare the values in two date fields.
To run the DATE routine with the Data Comparison Calculator
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Select the Compare tab.
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Enter a date in the Record 1, Field 1 text box.
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Enter a date in the Record 2, Field 1 text box.
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Click the Encoding drop-down list and select the encoding used in the records.
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Select DATE from the Comparison Routines list. The DATE modifier is automatically selected.
- Optional:
Select a date format from the Additional Routine Modifier list. (The default
is YYYYMMDD.)
Note: If you are comparing Japanese dates, select the JP modifier; for Chinese,
Korean, and Taiwanese dates, select the UC modifier. The Asian-style dates are
automatically converted to YYYYMMDD format. The JP and UC modifiers become enabled
when you select Asian encoding.
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Click Compare. The score is displayed in the Score field.