This is the documentation page for Module:SetDateRange
Module Documentation: SetDateRange
This module is used to determine and set appropriate date properties for sorting and display. It takes various date inputs, prioritises them based on availability, and sets corresponding Semantic MediaWiki properties.
Usage
To invoke this module, use the following syntax within a template:
{{#invoke:SetDateRange|set
| fixed_date={{{Has Date Of Text Composition|}}}
| start_date={{{Has Start Date Of Composition|}}}
| end_date={{{Has End Date Of Composition|}}}
| islamic_date={{{Has Islamic Date Of Text Composition|}}}
| hebrew_date={{{Has Hebrew Date Of Text Composition|}}}
| date_range_property=Has Date Range Of Text Composition
| sort_date_property=Has Sort Date Of Text Composition}}Parameters
- **fixed_date**: A fixed date value (YYYY-MM-DD format, converted to YYYY/MM/DD for consistency) - **start_date**: The beginning date of a range - **end_date**: The ending date of a range - **islamic_date**: Optional Islamic calendar date - **hebrew_date**: Optional Hebrew calendar date - **date_range_property**: The Semantic MediaWiki property where the displayed date range will be stored - **sort_date_property**: The Semantic MediaWiki property where the sorting date will be stored
Behavior
1. If a `fixed_date` is provided, it is used for both display and sorting. 2. If `start_date` and `end_date` are both provided, a date range is created with `start_date` as the sorting date. 3. If only `start_date` is available, it is used for both display and sorting. 4. If only `end_date` is available, it is used for both display and sorting. 5. If `islamic_date` or `hebrew_date` are provided, they are added to the display output along with tooltips explaining their meaning. 6. The generated output includes Bootstrap 4 tooltips for `AH` (Anno Hegirae, Islamic calendar) and `AM` (Anno Mundi, Hebrew calendar).
Example Output
If a manuscript has a start date of `1500-01-01`, an end date of `1500-12-31`, an Islamic date of `905`, and a Hebrew date of `5260`, the rendered output might look like:
1500/01/01 - 1500/12/31 (905AH) (5260AM)
Notes
- Bootstrap 4 tooltips require initialization via JavaScript:
$(document).ready(function() {
$('[data-toggle="tooltip"]').tooltip();
});
- Ensure that the required Semantic MediaWiki properties are correctly defined in your wiki configuration.
This module enhances the display and semantic organization of historical dates, including cross-calendar representation, for improved research and usability.