The QuickDate Calculator window can be used to calculate a single past or future date based on a specific date. The settings used to calculate a date can be saved in folders and reused for subsequent date adjustments. Saved QuickDates are available in all software.

The QuickDate Calculator window is opened when a "Q" (QuickDate Calculator) or "M" key is pressed in a date field. It can also be accessed by right-clicking in a date field and selecting the QuickDate Calculator menu option.

The QuickDate Calculator consists of the following areas:

Original Date Calendar The Original Date Calendar is shown on the left side of the window and includes the date that is used as the basis for the calculation. The Original Date defaults to the date specified in the date field. If "mm/dd/yyyy" is in the date field, the computer's system date will be used. Holidays are displayed in red and the current system date is outlined with a blue box. The selected date has a gray background.
Calculated Date Calendar The Calculated Date Calendar is shown on the right side of the window and includes the calculated date based on the original date and the QuickDate settings. The Calculated Date will replace the Original Date in the date field when the QuickDate Calculator window is closed with the OK button. Holidays are displayed in red and the current system date is outlined with a blue box. The selected date has a gray background.
QuickDate

The QuickDate field is used to select a previously saved QuickDate formula. Clicking the drop-down arrow next to the QuickDate field displays a QuickDate Selector window.

The Create button displays a QuickDate Properties window that allows you to create a new QuickDate. If a QuickDate name is specified, clicking the Create button displays the name in the QuickDate Properties window as well as the QuickDate settings.

The Edit button displays a QuickDate Setup window that allows you to create, change, or delete QuickDates.

The following sections are used to calculate a date:

Adjustment

Final Adjustments

Holidays

The OK button closes the QuickDate Calculator window. The Calculated Date will be displayed in the date field.

The Cancel button closes the QuickDate Calculator window. No change is made to the date field.

See also:   Creating, Changing, Copying, or Deleting a QuickDate
  Adding, Renaming, Copying, or Deleting a QuickDate Folder