Date

Use the date variable in reports with date dimensions to select a date.

1. Configuration

This section outlines configurations specific to date variables.

1.1. Value: Assign a default value for the date variable.

Date variable creation

2. Examples

2.1. Filter data

When you have date dimensions in your reports, you can use date variables to create dynamic filters.

STEP 1: Create a date variable with the configuration shown below.

Create a date variable

STEP 2: Create an Inforiver filter that references the technical name of the date variable.

Create an Inforiver filter

STEP 3: Select dates from the variable to instantly filter your data.

Filtering data with date variables