Date format YYYY-MM-DD from SAP WS not understood in Flex

[Former Member]

Hi,

I have create a web service in SAP that sends out a date.

When I look at the WSDL, the date is in the following format:

<xsd:simpleType name="date">

<xsd:restriction base="xsd:string">

<xsd:maxLength value="10" />

<xsd:pattern value="\d\d\d\d-\d\d-\d\d" />

</xsd:restriction>

Flex 2 is not accepting this format into a date object.

Is there any way to tell SAP to use a different date format? Is there any other solution?

Thanks

[former_member10945]

I don't really suggest using Flex Builder 2 with SAP, there was a TON of fixes to the WebService stuff in Flex 3. It might be easier to do that then to try and chase this problem. I have sent date parameters around in Flex 3 with no issue.

-d

[Former Member]

Hi Daniel,

Thanks for the advice. Out of interest, am I right in saying that Flex 3 is only available in Beta? If so, how are you finding it? Any problems? Is it stable?

[former_member10945]

Yes, Flex 3 is only in Beta but it is completely stable. I use the standalone version for all my development and I have never had an issue with it. The WebService support in particular is much improved in the SDK which is why I suggest using it.

There are still some bugs in the code generation for SAP WebServices but, I have a few bugs logged with them to help work on it. If you just use the standard objects like you did in FB2 you should be fine.

-d

[Herwig]

Hi,

I can only emphasize Dan's advices. Flex Builder 3 seems to be very stable. I would like it if other "finally released" software would be as stable as that beta of FB3.

Besides the better support for web services I don't want to miss other new features like the AdvancedDataGrid.

Ok, guess I've to stop the advertising now ...

Herwig