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Built-in Function
dateof[] System

Returns the current system date as an integer in YYYYMMDD format (e.g., 20260904 for September 4, 2026). Use for date-based routing or fieldwork period checks.

Returns: Integer — current date in YYYYMMDD format
Examples
expressions
dateof[]>=20260101   -- on or after January 1, 2026
dateof[]<=20261231   -- on or before December 31, 2026
dateof[]>=20260601 & dateof[]<=20260630   -- during June 2026
Compare directly with YYYYMMDD integer literals for date range checks.
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