Inserting dates into MySQL database


hi
i'm using asp , mysql database develop site.
i have simple form stores name , date able
produce list sorted dates. @ moment have insert date in
text field in format yyyy-mm-dd.
as i'm based in uk, client wants dates enter dd-mm-yyyy
but cant seem mysql allow me input in format. other
submitting form page , changing date around before
inserting it, there way mysql recognise english date formats?

thanks

alex


alex wood wrote:
> there way mysql recognise english date formats?

no. dates must stored in iso format.

you should use mysql date_format() function display dates in
format of choice. however, must enter dates in yyyy-mm-dd
format.

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