Date in body proxy

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 11:35 am

Does anyone know if there is a way to have a \"last updated\" date automatically update in a body proxy? I know I can do it manually every time I update my help files, but was hoping to save myself a few steps.

Post by **LTinker68** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 11:44 am

Didn't test this, but see if this Javascript gives you want you want: http://javascript.internet.com/page-det ... dated.html. You might even be able to put it in a snippet and put the snippet in every page, but you'd have to check to see if it dynamically gives you the date the parent topic was saved or if it gives the date the snippet file was saved.

Post by **SteveS** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 3:03 pm

If you open the variables there is a second set called system.

There are date and time variables available - the time variable updated each time I previewed a topic where I used it.

Although thinking about it, this would be okay for a date and time stamp on the whole project but only work for you if you ftp changed files to your server manually.

Post by **LTinker68** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 3:26 pm

Wouldn't that update it every time anyone viewed the topic? That's the system clock, isn't it, not the file date/time?

danielg · Post by **danielg** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 3:53 pm

Here ya go, Dave.

Last updated: <MadCap:variable name=\"System.LongDate\" />, <MadCap:variable name=\"System.LongTime\" />

Cheers, and down accept any lit firecrackers from strangers...!

=dg=

danielg · Post by **danielg** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 3:55 pm

sheesh...that's \"don't\", not \"down\" (Freudian slip...?)

Post by **SteveS** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 6:15 pm

LTinker68 wrote:Wouldn't that update it every time anyone viewed the topic? That's the system clock, isn't it, not the file date/time?

Hmm. You're right. Back to the drawing board.

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 7:26 am

Thanks everyone. It looks like Daniel's suggestion will work.

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 7:23 am

SteveS wrote:
LTinker68 wrote:Wouldn't that update it every time anyone viewed the topic? That's the system clock, isn't it, not the file date/time?
Hmm. You're right. Back to the drawing board.

Are we sure about this? This is what I ended up doing but I haven't attached it to the project yet.

danielg · Post by **danielg** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 9:58 am

Dave wrote:
SteveS wrote:
LTinker68 wrote:Wouldn't that update it every time anyone viewed the topic? That's the system clock, isn't it, not the file date/time?
Hmm. You're right. Back to the drawing board.
Are we sure about this? This is what I ended up doing but I haven't attached it to the project yet.

Well, it's not the case, with us. Go to http://service.foxracingshox.com/, click the Dealers & Consumers button, and then click the I Agree to get to the title page of our lighter service site. You will notice the date and time stamp of the last time we ran it through the build process, NOT the current system date.

Hope this helps, cheers, =dg=

NealPozner · Post by **NealPozner** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 10:03 am

That is correct. The System Variables related to date update at compile time. They will not reflect the current time on the server where the output is hosted.

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 10:12 am

Great. One more question: How do I format a system variable? I poked around help, the css file, and the edit variable screen but couldn't figure it out.

NealPozner · Post by **NealPozner** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 10:29 am

Unfortunately, the system variables are not editable at this time. I have created a feature request on your behalf and added it to our database.

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 10:31 am

Neal,

I went to Daniel G's site and it looks like he formatted it.

danielg · Post by **danielg** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 10:36 am

Dave wrote:Great. One more question: How do I format a system variable? I poked around help, the css file, and the edit variable screen but couldn't figure it out.

Notice that with the snippet of code/markup I shared here, I used the tag to structurally encase the system markup with the text. Find the paragraph tag (that's what it is) in the default.css, and have at it; it should work (and sorry if it doesn't!). While I'm here, let me just put a plug in for eventually having a comprehensive reference guide to the style functionality alone. I know, dream on...but it's great fun to just imagine having a doorstop reference for styling *anything* in Flare someday.

Cheers, =dg=

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 10:38 am

danielg wrote:
Dave wrote:Great. One more question: How do I format a system variable? I poked around help, the css file, and the edit variable screen but couldn't figure it out.
Notice that with the snippet of code/markup I shared here, I used the tag to structurally encase the system markup with the text. Find the paragraph tag (that's what it is) in the default.css, and have at it; it should work (and sorry if it doesn't!). While I'm here, let me just put a plug in for eventually having a comprehensive reference guide to the style functionality alone. I know, dream on...but it's great fun to just imagine having a doorstop reference for styling *anything* in Flare someday.

Cheers, =dg=

Thanks Daniel. I work very little with code, but will figure it out.

danielg · Post by **danielg** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 11:08 am

No worries, Dave. My start in all of this was with a consulting firm in SGML, so I was dragged kicking and screaming through a ton of legacy documentation in text editors, getting it converted into this mother ship markup language. So, it has all proven to be most advantageous for me in the long haul. I use both the text and WYSIWYG editors, managing to really homogenized (sanitize?) this formerly RoboHelp-authored service Web site into something a bit more presentable. When something weird shows up, I right away get 'under the hood' to look at the markup code; it usually ends up being some legacy RH crap attribute assignments for the sake of formatting (which overrides the default.css). So, e.g., if it happens to be a , I clobber that with a open tag only, and let the style sheet take precedence over the formatting. Better practice stuff; you gain greater consistency in 'look & feel', for starters.

Anyway, keep having fun with it all, and we'll connect again down the line.

Cheers always, =dg=

NealPozner · Post by **NealPozner** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 11:40 am

Apologies, I became confused by what you meant by formatting. For example, the LongDate system Variable will display the date as \"Friday, July 6, 2007\", and the ShortDate variable will display as \"7/6/2007\". This syntax can be customized in the Windows Language and Regional Settings control panel, which is where Flare gets it from, but not in Flare itself.

danielg · Post by **danielg** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 1:18 pm

...and I was only thinking fonts and point sizing; doh.

egag21 · Post by **egag21** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 8:31 am

I also wanted to datestamp my topics, and found the system variable on my own. My problem with this solution is that every time you rebuild ALL of the topics are stamped with the same date. I would rather it be stamped with the last time I edited the topic and not the last time I built the system. This would be much more useful. I'll start another thread for this, but thought I'd add it here first.

Boone · Post by **Boone** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 7:31 am

I am trying to put a date system variable in one of my Master Page footers, but am not having success and think I must be missing something. I think I need to add a new variable to my project that uses the date system variable? Then insert this new variable into my Master Page footer? I've not been able to find the exact format I should use fo r the date system variable. I've searched Flare Help and the User's forum with no luck. Help!

KevinDAmery · Post by **KevinDAmery** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:39 am

The system variables aren't in your Variables folder - they're generated automatically. If you open your master page and choose Insert > Variable, you should see System as one of the groupings in the left column. Here is where you will find dates and other similar variables.

Boone · Post by **Boone** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:44 am

If it was a snake it would have bitten me. Thanks...

Post by **SteveS** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 3:27 pm

Boone wrote: If it was a snake it would have bitten me. Thanks...

Nothin' wrong with that - than you'd have to administer snake bite cure. Jack Daniels seems to work well...

KevinDAmery · Post by **KevinDAmery** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 5:36 am

SteveS wrote:
Boone wrote: If it was a snake it would have bitten me. Thanks...
Nothin' wrong with that - than you'd have to administer snake bite cure. Jack Daniels seems to work well...

I'm surprised you don't have an Aussie equivalent

Or is it just that snakes can't handle JD?

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