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Old 01-02-2008
Question Any simple method to check date format (YYDDD)?
Hi Guru's,

Are there any simple method to check the date format which is in "YYDDD"
(ex: 08002 for 02-Jan-2008)?

Eventhough this can be implemented in several way's, I need the simpler one. Any idea would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Mysore Ganapati
# 2  
Old 01-02-2008
Quote:
Originally Posted by ganapati
Hi Guru's,

Are there any simple method to check the date format which is in "YYDDD"
(ex: 08002 for 02-Jan-2008)?

Eventhough this can be implemented in several way's, I need the simpler one. Any idea would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Mysore Ganapati
08366 will be greater than 08100 which will be greater than 08001.

You can use a simple -gt construct.

Code:
if [[ $ldate -gt $rdate ]] ; then
  echo "$ldate is greater is than $rdate"
fi ;

# 3  
Old 01-02-2008
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Sorry Vino but thanks,

My question is for the format of the date (YYDDD). i.e,
  1. YYDDD field should not be blank
  2. YY should be only from 00-99, not any other charecters and come first before DDD.
  3. DDD should be from 001-365 for normal years and 001-366 for leap years. This should come after YY

Iam looking for simpler code to accomplish this.

Thanks again,
Ganapati
# 4  
Old 01-02-2008
Quote:
Originally Posted by ganapati
Sorry Vino but thanks,

My question is for the format of the date (YYDDD). i.e,
  1. YYDDD field should not be blank
  2. YY should be only from 00-99, not any other charecters and come first before DDD.
  3. DDD should be from 001-365 for normal years and 001-366 for leap years. This should come after YY

Iam looking for simpler code to accomplish this.

Thanks again,
Ganapati
Ah, I misread your question. Smilie
You will have to split the input into fields of 2 and 3. Compare the first against the limits you have in mind. And likewise with the other field. Looking at your requirements, why dont you use the information you asked for in the other thread ? https://www.unix.com/unix-dummies-que...er-number.html
# 5  
Old 01-03-2008
Thanks, but again some problem are there with this approach:
Any way thanks for the hint...

With respect and regards, Smilie
Mysore Ganapati
 
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