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Controls the interpretation of date formats.

Allowed Values

'MDY', 'YMD', or 'DMY'

Default

'YMD'. This corresponds to ISO date format specifications.

'MDY' for OPne Client and DJBC connections

Scope

Option can be set at the database (PUBLIC) or user level. At the database level, the value becomes the default for any new user, but has no impact on existing users. At the user level, overrides the PUBLIC value for that user only. No system privilege is required to set option for self. System privilege is required to set at database level or at user level for any user other than self.

Requires the SET ANY PUBLIC OPTION system privilege to set this option. Can be set temporary for an individual connection or for the PUBLIC role. Takes effect immediately.

Remarks

DATE_ORDER is used to determine whether 10/11/12 is Oct 11 1912, Nov 12 1910, or Nov 10 1912. The option can have the value 'MDY', 'YMD', or 'DMY'.