Update Column (ToDate)
Feature Description
The Update Column (ToDate) function converts text-formatted fields into date-formatted fields, enabling direct conversion of corresponding data to date format.
Feature Entry
- Toolbox->Data Processing->Vector->Update Column (ToDate).
Steps
- A date field must be used to store the converted information. If none exists, first create a new field in the Attribute Structure section of the dataset attribute panel.
- Click Toolbox->Data Processing->Vector->Update Column (ToDate) to open the dialog.
- Set the target dataset requiring field updates in Source Data.
- Select the text field containing date information in the Calculation Field input box. The text format must follow supported specifications. For details, see Supported Text Formats.
- Choose the target date field in Field to Update.
- Using yyyymmdd format as an example, click Run after configuration to obtain results as shown:

The calculation field only accepts text fields. Unsupported text formats will yield incorrect conversion results.
Related Topics
Attribute Table Copy and Paste