Error Message comparing Date Interface Tool

[bobbybalan]

How can we compare two Date Interface tools and display the error in a Error Message tool. I would like to add an error message where if the user enters a value in Date 1 greater than Date 2 then show message 'Date 1 must be smaller than Date 2'. I am not sure how I can get connection to both Date tools in a single Error Message. Thanks.

[kelly_gilbert · Accepted solution]

@bobbybalan - you're almost there! Just connect both date inputs into the same Error Message tool.

Then, you can use the connection number (e.g. [#1]) in your formula.
Note: make sure to pay attention to the connection numbers (highlighted below) - the connection number increments in the order that you connect tools to the Error Message tool, so if you connected Date 2 first, it would have connection #1!

[apathetichell · Accepted solution]

I personally use action tools in my filter but for your error message request - see attached.