Using a string as the last date in sample

[Lakey]

Hi

I have a string named 'lastqtr' that is derived from a dialogue box wherevy the user inputs the last date for their data in the format 'mm/dd/yy'. So, for example:

string lastqtr = 11/01/2014

I was wondering how I can then use this string to set the sample size of my workfile? I have tried stuff like this, but it doesn't seem to work:

smpl @first @lastqtr-20

I think this is because that EViews isn't recognising the string lastqtr as being in date format.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[trubador]

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string lastqtr = "11/01/2014" smpl @first {lastqtr}-20

[Lakey]

Many thanks, Trubador!