[Zope] Basic DTML syntax question- variable value test

[Charlie Reiman]

It looks good but maybe you should try this:

<dtml-if "str(AppRecDate)=='1900/01/01'">

You might also want to try evaluating

<dtml-var "AppRecDate">

to see what python (not DTML) thinks the value of the object is.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: zope-admin@zope.org [mailto:zope-admin@zope.org]On Behalf Of
> Kelley, Sean
> Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2002 4:23 PM
> To: 'zope@zope.org'
> Subject: [Zope] Basic DTML syntax question- variable value test
>
>
> I am trying to test the value of a variable and do something if
> it is true.
>
> When I say:
>
> <dtml-if "AppRecDate == '1900/01/01'">
>                              <input type="text" name="AppRecDate"
> size="12"
> value="" tabindex="13">
>                         <dtml-else>
>                              <input type="text" name="AppRecDate"
> size="12"
> value="<dtml-var AppDelDate>" tabindex="13">
> </dtml-if>
>
> I get the false condition.  That is, value="<dtml-var AppDelDate>" is used
> in the input statement.
>
> If I output the value of the variable directly, I get that it is equal to
> "1900/01/01" with the following code:
> <dtml-var AppDelDate>
>
> What am I missing in my use of the syntax?
>
>
>
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