The following table describes the things to consider when using the DATEFORM command.
| Topic | Usage Notes |
|---|---|
| Command Frequency and Placement | Only one DATEFORM command can be used. Enter the command before the LOGON command. |
| Data Type Conversions | When the ANSIDATE specification is used, convert ANSI/SQL DateTime data types to fixed-length CHAR data types by specifying the column/field names in the Teradata MultiLoad FIELD command. See the command usage notes for FIELD command description for a description of the fixed-length CHAR representations for each DATE, TIME, TIMESTAMP, and INTERVAL data type specification. |
| Release Applicability | The ANSIDATE specification is valid for Teradata MultiLoad jobs. |