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The date picker didn't seem to do too much for me, so I am trying to tweak it to suit my needs.  Currently when you use the date picker and choose to type in the date, you must type in "MM" (press right-arrow), "DD" (press right-arrow), "YYYY".  I want the user to just be able to fluidly type in the date and as you type it automatically inserts the slashes.  So after I type in, for example, 08 it will automatically show the slash and will automatically move to the next item (the day).  Is this possible?  Suggestions on how to do this?

If I am not clear as to what I am asking please let me know, I really appreciate any help.

 

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jdicerch,

You could do it like this: :)

#include <GUIConstantsEx.au3>
#include <WindowsConstants.au3>

$hGUI = GUICreate("Test", 200, 200, 800, 200)
$cDate = GUICtrlCreateDate("1953/04/25", 10, 10, 185, 20)
GUISetState()

$DTM_SETFORMAT_ = 0x1032 ; $DTM_SETFORMATW
GUICtrlSendMsg($cDate, $DTM_SETFORMAT_, 0, "dd/MM/yyyy")

GUIRegisterMsg($WM_NOTIFY, "_WM_Notify")

Do
    $msg = GUIGetMsg()
Until $msg = $GUI_EVENT_CLOSE


Func _WM_Notify($hWnd, $iMsg, $wParam, $lParam)

    #forceref $hWnd, $iMsg, $wParam

    Local Const $DTN_FIRST = -760
    Local Const $DTN_DATETIMECHANGE = $DTN_FIRST + 1

    Local $tagNMHDR = DllStructCreate("int;int;int", $lParam)
    If @error Then Return

    If DllStructGetData($tagNMHDR, 3) = $DTN_DATETIMECHANGE Then
        ControlSend($hGUI, "", $cDate, "{RIGHT}")
    EndIf

EndFunc   ;==>_WM_Notify
But I less than convinced that what you are trying to do is a good idea. It works fine if the date is correctly entered, but can lead to all sorts of problems if not. I would suggest to leave it well alone - the "right-arrow to move on" event was no doubt put there for a reason. ;)

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ExtMsgBox --------- A highly customisable replacement for MsgBox
GUIExtender -------- Extend and retract multiple sections within a GUI
GUIFrame ---------- Subdivide GUIs into many adjustable frames
GUIListViewEx ------- Insert, delete, move, drag, sort, edit and colour ListView items
GUITreeViewEx ------ Check/clear parent and child checkboxes in a TreeView
Marquee ----------- Scrolling tickertape GUIs
NoFocusLines ------- Remove the dotted focus lines from buttons, sliders, radios and checkboxes
Notify ------------- Small notifications on the edge of the display
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jdicerch,

This line sets the displayed date format:

GUICtrlSendMsg($cDate, $DTM_SETFORMAT_, 0, "dd/MM/yyyy")
Just adjust the string to "MM/dd/yyyy" - if you really must use that awful format. :(

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ArrayMultiColSort ---- Sort arrays on multiple columns
ChooseFileFolder ---- Single and multiple selections from specified path treeview listing
Date_Time_Convert -- Easily convert date/time formats, including the language used
ExtMsgBox --------- A highly customisable replacement for MsgBox
GUIExtender -------- Extend and retract multiple sections within a GUI
GUIFrame ---------- Subdivide GUIs into many adjustable frames
GUIListViewEx ------- Insert, delete, move, drag, sort, edit and colour ListView items
GUITreeViewEx ------ Check/clear parent and child checkboxes in a TreeView
Marquee ----------- Scrolling tickertape GUIs
NoFocusLines ------- Remove the dotted focus lines from buttons, sliders, radios and checkboxes
Notify ------------- Small notifications on the edge of the display
Scrollbars ----------Automatically sized scrollbars with a single command
StringSize ---------- Automatically size controls to fit text
Toast -------------- Small GUIs which pop out of the notification area

 

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You are just helping me out all over the place today :)

And I wasn't very clear.  I have that line in, but on the actual GUI itself I want to actually see the letters MM/DD/YYYY in the date picker.  Not a date.  Can I set strings in there or is this not very feasible.

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jdicerch,

This line sets the displayed date format:

GUICtrlSendMsg($cDate, $DTM_SETFORMAT_, 0, "dd/MM/yyyy")
Just adjust the string to "MM/dd/yyyy" - if you really must use that awful format. :(

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You know, it wasn't all that long ago that the UK used the same format for dates. ;)

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BrewManNH,

Just as well we changed then! :D

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ArrayMultiColSort ---- Sort arrays on multiple columns
ChooseFileFolder ---- Single and multiple selections from specified path treeview listing
Date_Time_Convert -- Easily convert date/time formats, including the language used
ExtMsgBox --------- A highly customisable replacement for MsgBox
GUIExtender -------- Extend and retract multiple sections within a GUI
GUIFrame ---------- Subdivide GUIs into many adjustable frames
GUIListViewEx ------- Insert, delete, move, drag, sort, edit and colour ListView items
GUITreeViewEx ------ Check/clear parent and child checkboxes in a TreeView
Marquee ----------- Scrolling tickertape GUIs
NoFocusLines ------- Remove the dotted focus lines from buttons, sliders, radios and checkboxes
Notify ------------- Small notifications on the edge of the display
Scrollbars ----------Automatically sized scrollbars with a single command
StringSize ---------- Automatically size controls to fit text
Toast -------------- Small GUIs which pop out of the notification area

 

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So that's a no then on showing MM/DD/YYYY as default :D  If I can't do that, after they press the add button how can I reset the date picker to the current date with your WM_NOTIFY.  Will this work or no?

GUICtrlSetData($date, @MON & "/" & @MDAY & "/" & @YEAR)

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jdicerch,

 

So that's a no then on showing MM/DD/YYYY as default

Not at all - just how fast do you think we work? :huh:

I am not at all sure that it can be done - but as I have been busy modifying my ExtMsgBox to respond to yet another of your many threads, I have not really had time to look at it properly. Be patient, my good man - even miracles take a little time! ;)

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ArrayMultiColSort ---- Sort arrays on multiple columns
ChooseFileFolder ---- Single and multiple selections from specified path treeview listing
Date_Time_Convert -- Easily convert date/time formats, including the language used
ExtMsgBox --------- A highly customisable replacement for MsgBox
GUIExtender -------- Extend and retract multiple sections within a GUI
GUIFrame ---------- Subdivide GUIs into many adjustable frames
GUIListViewEx ------- Insert, delete, move, drag, sort, edit and colour ListView items
GUITreeViewEx ------ Check/clear parent and child checkboxes in a TreeView
Marquee ----------- Scrolling tickertape GUIs
NoFocusLines ------- Remove the dotted focus lines from buttons, sliders, radios and checkboxes
Notify ------------- Small notifications on the edge of the display
Scrollbars ----------Automatically sized scrollbars with a single command
StringSize ---------- Automatically size controls to fit text
Toast -------------- Small GUIs which pop out of the notification area

 

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jdicerch,

This is the best I can do. You need to click on the mask to activate the Date control, which always shows the current date - pressing "Add" replaces the mask:

#include <GUIConstantsEx.au3>
#include <WindowsConstants.au3>
#include <StaticConstants.au3>
#include <Date.au3>

$hGUI = GUICreate("Test", 200, 200, 800, 200)
$cDate = GUICtrlCreateDate(_NowCalc(), 10, 10, 185, 20)
GUICtrlSetState($cDate, $GUI_HIDE)

$cEdge = GUICtrlCreateLabel("", 10, 10, 185, 20)
GUICtrlSetState($cEdge, $GUI_DISABLE)
GUICtrlSetBkColor($cEdge, 0)
$cMask = GUICtrlCreateLabel("MM/DD/YYYY", 11, 11, 183, 18, $SS_CENTERIMAGE)

$cAdd = GUICtrlCreateButton("Add", 10, 100, 80, 30)
GUICtrlSetState($cAdd, $GUI_FOCUS)

GUISetState()

$DTM_SETFORMAT_ = 0x1032 ; $DTM_SETFORMATW
GUICtrlSendMsg($cDate, $DTM_SETFORMAT_, 0, "MM/dd/yyyy")

GUIRegisterMsg($WM_NOTIFY, "_WM_Notify")

GUICtrlSetState($cDate, $GUI_FOCUS)

While 1
    Switch GUIGetMsg()
        Case $GUI_EVENT_CLOSE
            Exit
        Case $cAdd
            GUICtrlSetState($cDate, $GUI_HIDE)
            GUICtrlSetState($cMask, $GUI_SHOW)
            GUICtrlSetState($cEdge, $GUI_SHOW)
            GUICtrlSetData($cDate, _NowCalc())
        Case $cMask
            GUICtrlSetState($cEdge, $GUI_HIDE)
            GUICtrlSetState($cMask, $GUI_HIDE)
            GUICtrlSetState($cDate, BitOr($GUI_SHOW, $GUI_FOCUS))
    EndSwitch
WEnd

Func _WM_Notify($hWnd, $iMsg, $wParam, $lParam)

    #forceref $hWnd, $iMsg, $wParam

    Local Const $DTN_FIRST = -760
    Local Const $DTN_DATETIMECHANGE = $DTN_FIRST + 1

    Local $tagNMHDR = DllStructCreate("int;int;int", $lParam)
    If @error Then Return

    Switch DllStructGetData($tagNMHDR, 3)
        Case $DTN_DATETIMECHANGE
            ControlSend($hGUI, "", $cDate, "{RIGHT}")
    EndSwitch

EndFunc   ;==>_WM_Notify

How does that suit? :)

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Public_Domain.png.2d871819fcb9957cf44f4514551a2935.png Any of my own code posted anywhere on the forum is available for use by others without any restriction of any kind

Open spoiler to see my UDFs:

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ArrayMultiColSort ---- Sort arrays on multiple columns
ChooseFileFolder ---- Single and multiple selections from specified path treeview listing
Date_Time_Convert -- Easily convert date/time formats, including the language used
ExtMsgBox --------- A highly customisable replacement for MsgBox
GUIExtender -------- Extend and retract multiple sections within a GUI
GUIFrame ---------- Subdivide GUIs into many adjustable frames
GUIListViewEx ------- Insert, delete, move, drag, sort, edit and colour ListView items
GUITreeViewEx ------ Check/clear parent and child checkboxes in a TreeView
Marquee ----------- Scrolling tickertape GUIs
NoFocusLines ------- Remove the dotted focus lines from buttons, sliders, radios and checkboxes
Notify ------------- Small notifications on the edge of the display
Scrollbars ----------Automatically sized scrollbars with a single command
StringSize ---------- Automatically size controls to fit text
Toast -------------- Small GUIs which pop out of the notification area

 

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