The dates in Phocas are formatted according to the selected language selected or, if no language is selected, the location settings in each user's browser. There are several ways of setting language and, in turn, date formats.
Individual user settings
The language set by the user on their personal settings page overrides both the global default and browser settings.
'English (en)'
For example:
The English (United Kingdom) language uses dd/mm/yyyy formatting.
'The English (en-us)' United States) language uses mm/dd/yyyy formats.
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Default (global) language settings
Administrators can set a default language setting on the Configuration screenselect a Default Language on the Configuration page. By default, this setting is blank. If a
If you select a default language here, it becomes the global default
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which overrides any browser settings. However, individual users can still select a language through their account settings
page.
If you do not
select a language here, and
the individual user does not select one, the system will use the browser location settings
'English (en)' uses dd/mm/yyyy formatting.
'English (en-us)' uses mm/dd/yyyy formatting.
to determine the date format.
This setting is session-based. When it is changed, users who are currently signed in (including the administrator) are required to sign out and back in for the changes to take effect.
User language settings
The language selected by each individual user on their Account settings page overrides both the global default and browser settings.
Browser language settings
If a language is not set globally or nor by an individual user, all dates will be formatted according to the location settings in each user's web browser. The setting options for Chrome and Internet Explorer are outlined below. Information about setting languages in other browsers can usually be found under the browser settings.
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Chrome
In the browser, typing 'type chrome://settings/languages' into the address field shows to view the browser language settings. The language at the top of the list is the one used for formatting - use . Use the 'Add' button or drag and drop to reorder the list.
'English' uses the dd/mm/yyyy format
'English (United States) ' uses mm/dd/yyyy.
Internet Explorer
In the browser, select Tools > Internet options. On the 'General' tab > Appearance section, select 'Languages' in the 'Appearance' section. The language at the top of the list determines the formatting. Use the Add or Move Up/Down buttons to select the preferred language.