We’re excited to announce the new Date Macro functionality in undb, making date field handling more intuitive and efficient than ever.

What are Date Macros?

Date macros are predefined dynamic date values that automatically generate dates based on the current time. Instead of manually entering dates, you can use simple commands to set dynamic date values.

New Date Macro Features

undb now supports the following date macros:

• @now - Gets the current date and time
• @today - Gets today’s date (start of day)
• @tomorrow - Gets tomorrow’s date
• @yesterday - Gets yesterday’s date

Use Cases

1. Project Management

• Use @today to quickly record task creation dates
• Set default due dates with @tomorrow

2. Event Scheduling

• Utilize @now for precise event timestamp recording
• Track previous day’s activities with @yesterday

3. Automated Workflows

• Set default values using date macros
• Streamline batch record creation with dynamic dates

Benefits of Using Date Macros

Time Efficiency

Date macros eliminate the need for manual date entry, reducing the time spent on data input and the potential for human error.

Consistency

By using standardized date macros, you ensure consistent date formatting across your database, making data analysis and filtering more reliable.

Dynamic Updates

Date macros automatically adjust based on the current time, ensuring your date fields always remain relevant and up-to-date.

Getting Started

Using date macros in undb is straightforward. When configuring a date field, simply select the desired macro from the default value options. The system will automatically handle the rest, updating the date values according to your chosen macro.

Looking Forward

This is just the beginning of our enhanced date handling features. We’re continuously working on expanding the date macro functionality to include more options and greater flexibility in date management.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to improve undb’s date handling capabilities!

Documentation

For more information on date macros, please refer to the undb documentation.