Change the System Date

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Change the System Date


You can change the system date whilst in the software by using the date box in the main toolbar.


Changing the system date is useful if you have a number of entries to make on a certain date. As all entry screens you use will default to the date you set here, this will save you from having to manually set the date for each transaction.



Enter the date that you want directly into the box or click the down-arrow button to pick a date from a drop-down calendar.


When you change the system date, the software will immediately refresh the Dashboard however if you have any existing windows open you will have to refresh these manually.


Please note : The system date is always used as the default finish date in the date range for all transaction-based reports. Therefore if you set the system date back and then open a transaction report you will not initially see transactions after that date. You can change the finish date manually or, where available, click the Include All Dates link to disregard the date range.