A date list is a list of dates that is created separately from tasks. You can create a date list in Web Admin, and you can import a text file that contains a date list.

To use the date list, you select it in a schedule inside a task. For more information, see Schedules.

To access this dialog box:

Click RESOURCES > Date Lists.

  • Create new date list: Click Add Date List.
  • Edit a date list: Click a date list name. In the Properties row, click Edit.

Date List Field

Description

Friendly Name

Name that appears in the list of date lists

Description

Optional.

Date Entries

Make selections in Year, Month, Day to specify a single date. Click Add Entry.

Optional comment

In the date list, the comment precedes the date you specify.

Import Entries

Click and specify whether to Append or Overwrite entries in the date list.

Browse for a text document that contains a date list. Syntax:

  • Each entry is a single line that uses the format YYYY-MM-DD
  • Asterisk ( * ) wildcard is allowed in the year and month places.
  • Hash (#) character designates a comment.

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