I have a table that records the launch date of ships. As the exact launch dates of historical sailing ships is not always known, I am obliged to use three separate fields for day, month and year because the 'date' type field demands all three elements. Naturally I would prefer to use a single date type field. Is there a way to add code to the date field on either the table or form that will allow the date field to accept a null value for either the day and/or month elements? (the year is always known).  I have seen this achieved in genealogy software but I believe it to be a Delphi based program. Any assistance would be appreciated.

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Apologies for the delay.  Had some laptop problems to resolve., Regarding AL's question, I don't really have a problem. I just thought there may be an easier way of achieving the end result. What I currently do works OK.Steve.  On a scale of 0 to 10, my programming skills rate about <=3 (and too old to want to learn).  Although I can see that your suggestion is achievable, it rates as comparable to what I already do in terms of manipulation data.Best to leave well alone, but thank you all for your input.Mike,

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, With respect to Mike's suggestion of using Paradox V9.Hindsight is a wonderful thing, but having spent $450 (unnecessarily as it turns out) to buy a version that I was lead to believe (by non-other than Corel), resolved the problems of the previous version, entitles me to a little whinge, or even $450 worth of whinge.I reiterate:  The least I can expect is a product that is of merchantable quality and fit for purpose!Corel, take note!!!,

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