Date:         Fri, 10 Nov 2000 13:07:18 -0500
Reply-To:     Claudio Capone <Ccapone@HARTHOSP.ORG>
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From:         Claudio Capone <Ccapone@HARTHOSP.ORG>
Subject:      Importing data containing dates
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Hello,

When I import data with a date field from Access, SPSS converts the dates into a different format.  For example,  In Access the date format is MM/DD/YY HH:MM AM/PM, SPSS converts it into 10-NOV-2000 13:06:00.  Is there some way to tell SPSS to maintain the Access format?

TIA,

Claudio A. Capone
Data Analyst
Value Enhancement Team
Hartford Hospital
ccapone@harthosp.org
860.545.3335