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' This example uses the DATE$ statement to set the system date on your
' computer to the new date you enter.
 
' Note: If you change the system date, any files you create or revise will
' be stamped with the new date. Make sure to reset the system date to the
' current date.
 
' To try this example:
' 1. Choose New Project from the File menu
' 2. Copy the code example below to the code window
' 3. Press F5 to run the example
 
 CLS                   ' Clear the screen
 PRINT "The current system date is set to: " + DATE$
 PRINT
 PRINT "Enter the date below (default year is 1992)."
 INPUT "    Month:   ", Month$
 INPUT "    Date:    ", Day$
 INPUT "    Year:    ", Year$
 IF Year$ = "" THEN Year$ = "92"
 DATE$ = Month$ + CHR$(47) + Day$ + CHR$(47) + Year$
 PRINT
 PRINT "The system date has been set to: " + DATE$