DateEdit

A DateEdit is a data handling widget that defines a line edit box with a button that opens a calendar window, allowing the user to select a date value

Purpose

The dateEdit underlying formField can be associated with a database column by changing the fieldType property to TABLE_COLUMN, and specifying the sqltabName and columnName properties.

Example

This figure shows an example of a DateEdit widget.

Figure 1. DateEdit

Properties

autoNext, century, color, colorCondition, comment, defaultValue, fontPitch, format, hidden, include, justify, notNull, noEntry, required, sample, sizePolicy, style, tag, tabIndex, Validate Like

Usage

Some front-ends support different presentation options which can be controlled by a style attribute. For example, you can change the first day of the week or the icon of the button.