This function returns the current date from the system clock.
Syntax:
today([ timer_mode])
Return data type: dual
Arguments:
| Argument | Description |
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| timer_mode |
Can have the following values:
Information noteIf you use the function in a load script, timer_mode=0 will result in the day of the last finished data load, while timer_mode=1 will give the day of the current data load.
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Examples and results:
| Example | Result |
|---|---|
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Today( 0) |
Returns the day of the last finished data load. |
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Today( 1) |
When used in a chart expression, this returns the day of the function call. When used in a load script, this returns the day when the current data load started. |
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Today( 2) |
Returns the day when the document was opened. |
