Question : how do i convert an access date/time field value to integer?

I imported a  text file from a lotus approach database into ms access.  the date field is 1/27/1995 and i would like to convert it to an integer date field where it will read 12795.  From there i will export the data to a sql table where it is defined as an integer.  Please help.

Answer : how do i convert an access date/time field value to integer?

Too much confusion here.

1. The integer value requested is not the numeric value of a date value but a value from the formatted date. Thus values will fall between 10100 and 123199 and the data type of the new field must be Long.

2. The conversion is taking place in Access. Thus an update query will use Access SQL.

3. Data export will happen later.

So all that is needed is a simple update query in Access:

UPDATE
  tblYourTable
SET
  YourLongField = Val(Format([YourDateField], mmddyy));

/gustav