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

  1. 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.
  2. Click Toolbox->Data Processing->Vector->Update Column (ToDate) to open the dialog.
  3. Set the target dataset requiring field updates in Source Data.
  4. 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.
  5. Choose the target date field in Field to Update.
  6. Using yyyymmdd format as an example, click Run after configuration to obtain results as shown:

Note:

The calculation field only accepts text fields. Unsupported text formats will yield incorrect conversion results.

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