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Hello,

have problem with expiration date conditional.

Code:

{entry_date format="%j"}
{if "{entry_date format='%M, %d, %Y'}" != "{expiration_date format='%M, %d, %Y'}"}
 - {expiration_date format="%j"}
{/if}

Annoying part is the little ” – ” character. It shows up if no expiration date is set, expiration date itself does not.

Results are like:
12 -
12 - 13
13 -

Can anyone say whats wrong?

Welcome to the ExpressionEngine forums, kalkun.

Since you’re new to the EE forums, have you seen EEWiki:// How to Post a Support Request?

Can you tell us which version/build of EE2.x you’re using? See EEWiki:// HowTo Determine My EE Version

Are you displaying expired entries too?

Can you tell us which version/build of EE2.x you’re using?

I’m using latest -> EE 2.1.3

Are you displaying expired entries too?

No, only future ones..

{exp:channel:entries channel="events"  limit="10" show_future_entries="yes" orderby="date" sort="asc"}

If an entry does not expire it’s expiration date will be zero. That’s still different from entry date, so your conditional shows. Try adding

... && expiration_date != "0" ...

to it.

If an entry does not expire it’s expiration date will be zero.

Thanks for help, did not know that.

Final code that works:

{entry_date format="%j"}
{if "{entry_date format='%M, %d, %Y'}" != "{expiration_date format='%M, %d, %Y'}" && "{expiration_date}" != "0"}
 - {expiration_date format="%j"}
{/if}

Glad Ingmar was able to help. Don’t hesitate to post again as needed.

now really closing the thread.