There has to be a better way to do this - but this should get you through till then.

$test_date = "12-02-2001";

if ($test_date =~ s/^([0-1]?\d)\-([0-3]?\d)\-([0-9]{4})$/$3\-$1\-$2/) 
+{
print $test_date;
} else {
print "boom";
}
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HTH,

Update thought about it, shortened it and corrected it. Sorry for the original error in it.

EEjack