After using the Datepicker we have run into a hurdle. We have a solution that allows for an End Date on a form. The end date can be null or a valid date. The Datepicker allows the user to enter an invalid date (ex. 12/38/2009) and in the code behind it appears as a null entry (which is the same as leaving it blank) and does not have a code behind flag saying it is invalid. It would be great for the Datepicker not to allow typing an invalid date to begin with or to flag the entry so it is readable in code behind that it is not valid. Other datepickers from other vendors use a masked edit so you cannot type something like 12/38/2009.
Just some thoughts. If anyone has a way to resolve this feel free to let me know.
Scott
Just some thoughts. If anyone has a way to resolve this feel free to let me know.
Scott
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Hello Scott,
The idea of the RadDateInput control (used as a textbox in the RadDatePicker) is to allow non-masked random input, which is then parsed to a valid date, if possible.
Indeed, until present it was not possible to distinguish between "invalid date" and "no date" on the server after postback, but in the next version this will be possible: if the used has entered an invalid date, the SelectedDate property will be null, but the ValidationDate property will return the user's input.
All the best,
Dimo
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The idea of the RadDateInput control (used as a textbox in the RadDatePicker) is to allow non-masked random input, which is then parsed to a valid date, if possible.
Indeed, until present it was not possible to distinguish between "invalid date" and "no date" on the server after postback, but in the next version this will be possible: if the used has entered an invalid date, the SelectedDate property will be null, but the ValidationDate property will return the user's input.
All the best,
Dimo
the Telerik team
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