Why do I receive an "invalid date" error when entering a date?

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Answer: Several data entry fields include special formatting as date fields. When the cursor is in a date field, click the down arrow to display a calendar. Choose dates from the calendar avoid date format errors.

Date format is set in general options editor (Tools, Options, General). When ARM advises an incorrect date has been entered, it also displays the correct date format. For example, the date format set in the general options is MM-DD-YY. However, you typed a date as Jul 4 01. As soon as you leave the data entry field, ARM displays a message, "Invalid Date Jul 4 01. Enter date formatted as MM-DD-YY."

ARM Tip: Enter the current date in any date field by pressing the spacebar. This also shows the current date format setting.

 

Last Updated January 03, 2008

                                          

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