MonthName() Function

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How to Use the MonthName Function in Report Custom Columns?

In this tutorial, we’ll learn how to design expressions using the MonthName function within the reporting grid to display the month name from a date field like Bill Date.

Accessing the Expression Designer:

• Navigate to the Reporting section.

• Open the Sales Register Detailed Report or any "Report".

• Go to Setup Column Attributes.

• Here, you'll see a list of available columns that can be used to build expressions.

• Click on "Add/Edit Expression Columns" where you can write your expression using predefined functions.

• Before adding the expression to the report, go to Other Settings.

• Ensure the Script Editor is set to VBScript.

• Click Save.

  • Note: VBScript is the default for new configurations but always verify this setting.

Writing Your First Expression

• Every expression must start with the script header: '#@LSCRIPT

• Click the (+) Plus icon to create a new expression.

• Fill in the required fields:

  • Expression Name – A unique name for your expression.

  • Expression Type – Choose either Text or Numeric depending on the expected output.

Creating a Simple MonthName() Expression

• Double-click your newly created expression to insert it into the script editor.

• Define the expression using the syntax:

  • Expression Name = MONTHNAME(CDATE(BILL_DATE))

  • CDate(BILL_DATE) converts the bill date string into a proper date format.

  • MonthName(...) extracts the full name of the month (e.g., January, February).

• Save the expression once defined.

• Scroll down and check the box beside the expression name to enable it.

• Save and proceed to check the effect.

• Refresh the report to view the final result.

Result:

The newly added column will now display the month name based on the Bill Date field for each record.