HowTo check if Date is empty (#12.00.00 AM#) ???

[Andreas Klemt]

Hello,
I have this

Dim myDate As Date

...
...
How can I check if this date is empty (value #12.00.00 AM# is in there) ?

Thanks,
Andreas

 

[Carl Prothman [MVP]]

I have this
Dim myDate As Date
How can I check if this date is empty (value #12.00.00 AM# is in there) ?

Andreas,
Try using the Date.MinValue property

If myDate = Date.MinValue Then
' myDate is empty
End If

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Thanks,
Carl Prothman
Microsoft ASP.NET MVP
http://www.able-consulting.com

 

[Andreas Klemt]

Thanks Carl,
that helped me!

What is better?
a) If myDate = Date.MinValue Then
b) If myDate.equals(Date.MinValue) Then

Regards,
Andreas

 

[Carl Prothman [MVP]]

What is better?
a) If myDate = Date.MinValue Then
b) If myDate.equals(Date.MinValue) Then

Better? They do the same task.

I prefer the "=" since (IMHO) it's more readable. Plus it's less typing... ;-)

I think it comes down to developer preference...

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Thanks,
Carl Prothman
Microsoft ASP.NET MVP
http://www.able-consulting.com