This tutorial shows how to work with date fields during imports. Date formats need explicit handling because source files and databases often disagree about what a valid date looks like.
What You Will Learn
- Identify source fields that contain date values.
- Review how Visual Importer ETL interprets date fields.
- Load date values into the target database with the expected type.
- Avoid common date import problems caused by regional formats.
Before You Start
Check the source date format before importing. A date like 03/04/2026 can mean two different things, which is exactly why databases prefer clear instructions.
Need Visual Importer ETL First?
Download the Visual Importer ETL trial before following the tutorial, or review the product page if you are comparing editions.