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getnaren

I have date item (mm/dd/yy) and 3 dropdowns items(hr min, session)
in datacapture.cfg

date is picked from the calendar
hr dropdown has 00 to 12
min has 00, 15, 30, 45
session has AM, PM

and need to get the values seleted from each and make them one xml element value

finaldate = date + hr + min + session for example to look like

04/29/2006 03:30 AM and I also want to hide

the date, hr, min, session items in the dcr xml

any leads on this?

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kaalraa

On first thoughts ... have two options:

1. Use a CGI callout and take all inputs for date, Hr, Min and session in that cgi file.

2. Instead of using IWOV specific dcr-type, use dcr-type as xml in templating.cfg for that particular category/type.

I have date item (mm/dd/yy) and 3 dropdowns items(hr min, session)
in datacapture.cfg

date is picked from the calendar
hr dropdown has 00 to 12
min has 00, 15, 30, 45
session has AM, PM

and need to get the values seleted from each and make them one xml element value

finaldate = date + hr + min + session for example to look like

04/29/2006 03:30 AM and I also want to hide

the date, hr, min, session items in the dcr xml

any leads on this?

JonathonG

Where do you need these fields combined? In the actual data record or in some kind of output XML generated at deploy time?

If in the actual record, you have 2 choices, related:
1) As kaalraa stated, use a callout to ask for all the fields, then have the callout populate a single field that is the combined data
2) Keep your individual fields on the form, but add a single field for the combined data. Then onItemChange for any of the fields, update that single field with the new string.

If in a deploy-time generated file, just use a presentation template or an xslt to combine them.

Migrateduser

I highly recommend using a callout for this but if you decide to leave them separate, use a hidden field that contains all date and time values. You can use FormAPI to update the hidden field as necessary.

Dave

JonathonG

Out of curiosity, Dave, why a callout instead of the hidden field (or for that matter a read-only field so the user can see the value)? I think a callout is a more cumbersome user experience, requiring the user to do more clicks. Of course, you do have more control over the look and feel of the UI in the callout window, but I'm not sure that outweighs the detriment of the extra button click.

Migrateduser

I hear ya on the extra click but a callout would, among other things, save us from doing date validation. Big deal, right? If one were to apply a regex to the field to do the date validation, it would be ugly -- given the complexities of our calendar with the patterned loss of leap year every 100 years, etc. A callout also forces a given format into the date field which can actually save the user some typing. If I were a user, I'd rather click a couple of times versus having to type a given format which might or might not be cumbersome.

Attached is a screenshot of the popup I use, which may or may not include the time according to parameters passed in and also defaults to the current date/time.

Dave

JonathonG

Good points. And as I look back at the original post, I see that the person already has a callout for the calendar. So, even my "extra click" objection is no good. So, make it a callout! Smiley Happy

A couple of other points on your post:

...save us from doing date validation. Big deal, right? If one were to apply a regex to the field to do the date validation, it would be ugly -- given the complexities of our calendar with the patterned loss of leap year every 100 years, etc...

This is where using javascript instead of regex can be helpful. Convert your string to a date object and then that date object back to a string. If the strings are equal, the date is valid, if not, then it isn't. The Date object in Javascript will take a date of, say 2/29/06 when you create it. But if you convert that back to a string, you get 3/1/06. This is what we use for date validation all the time, because we let users either type or use the calendar.

Attached is a screenshot of the popup I use, which may or may not include the time according to parameters passed in and also defaults to the current date/time.

I like that UI, with one nitpick - I presume that you are setting the date back on click of a date (common calendar functionality). But, if doing date AND time, a user usually thinks in terms of date, then time. So, I'd add a "Save" button and let them interact in whatever order they'd like. But maybe that's just me.

BTW, is that calendar posted in the Tech Lib? If not, can it be? Smiley Happy

Migrateduser

I thought of mentioning the **** with validating in Javascript but as I was writing my previous post, I remembered the "new Date()" stuff you mentioned.

Yes, a user has to click on the date in order to actually submit the date. Of course, I have the real estate to put a submit button in there but I like to rely on user education :-) not the most intuitive GUI, perhaps, but I prefer to rely on the users not being complete idiots when using this app.

JonathonG

prefer to rely on the users not being complete idiots when using this app.

Where do you find these kinds of users? How can I get my company to hire them? Smiley Wink

getnaren

I hear ya on the extra click but a callout would, among other things, save us from doing date validation. Big deal, right? If one were to apply a regex to the field to do the date validation, it would be ugly -- given the complexities of our calendar with the patterned loss of leap year every 100 years, etc. A callout also forces a given format into the date field which can actually save the user some typing. If I were a user, I'd rather click a couple of times versus having to type a given format which might or might not be cumbersome.

Attached is a screenshot of the popup I use, which may or may not include the time according to parameters passed in and also defaults to the current date/time.

Dave

Dave,

Is that Calendar popup you are using available on the Tech library...I think that should help me...

Migrateduser

No, I'm sure it's not but I'll look into including it there.

getnaren

No, I'm sure it's not but I'll look into including it there.

Thanks Dave, I will wait for it :-)

garima

Hi Iwov007,

Did you get that calendar script.
Do u know how how to make this calendar.js from the interwoven dct.
Please let me know

Migrateduser

I'm sorry -- I have received a couple of private messages about this script and I will share it. However, I'm trying to wrap up a project right now and in doing so, have been very busy. On the other hand, I'm doing a fair amount of documentation at the moment and this is one of the scripts that I will be documenting. So, as I get to that point in the documentation, I will certainly share it via TechLibrary.

Y'know, I think I should try to remember how to submit something to the TechLibrary first. If someone could help me out with that, I'd appreciate it.

Thanks for you understanding.

Dave

jbonifaci

Y'know, I think I should try to remember how to submit something to the TechLibrary first. If someone could help me out with that, I'd appreciate it.

Don't worry Dave, you're not on crack. Submitting of Tech Articles has been down since at least a few weeks before GearUp. I had to have Heather create my GearUp related tech articles for me.

~Jeff

Migrateduser

Dammit, Jeff, I never said I was on crack! Y'know, it's been a while since the crack topic has come up and then here you go breaking my streak. It's not crack, my friend, it's just the inescapable fact of bring 29... y'know, old age. I figure you have a little while before you get there but your mind will start to deteriorate, too!

nipper

Dammit, Jeff, I never said I was on crack! Y'know, it's been a while since the crack topic has come up and then here you go breaking my streak. It's not crack, my friend, it's just the inescapable fact of bring 29... y'know, old age. I figure you have a little while before you get there but your mind will start to deteriorate, too!

How many 29th birthdays have you had ?

Migrateduser

How many 29th birthdays have you had ?

ONE and it was last year. What are you implying, anyway?

jbonifaci

Dammit, Jeff, I never said I was on crack! Y'know, it's been a while since the crack topic has come up and then here you go breaking my streak. It's not crack, my friend, it's just the inescapable fact of bring 29... y'know, old age. I figure you have a little while before you get there but your mind will start to deteriorate, too!

Haha, not too long, about 14 months until I'm 29... And 135 days until I'm married,

Migrateduser

Hey congrats! But seriously, calm down on the number of days thing, man. I mean, I didn't start counting down those days until it reached... like... 3.

jbonifaci

Hey congrats! But seriously, calm down on the number of days thing, man. I mean, I didn't start counting down those days until it reached... like... 3.

Unlike you, I can count higher than the number of fingers on my hand, Smiley Wink

Migrateduser

Yep, ya got me there, buck-o. I have THREE fingers on one hand. Yep, that's it! Of course, it makes Perl difficult to manage, what with all of the symbols and stuff, but I can count on EOE and, uh... ADA... and... what the **** KFC laws to help me out.

Okay, so here's why I expose myself a little bit as the dork that I am. I didn't actually count the days... no. In fact, I put up a web page which made a Mysql query to calculate the number of days versus number of hours, minutes, etc. until said event. So, I could just go to that and see what the countdown was.

So, I don't know which is more dorkworthy -- I tend to think mine is only because it required more effort up-front and made greater use of computers which tends to be dorky, I suppose.

Y'know, I think we're officially OFF-TOPIC now.

IwovHeather

Hi Dave,

If you want your script turned into an article, please send me the information in an email and I will create the KB. Our external article contribution is still being worked on, but I am happy to help in any way possible.

Thanks,

Heather

I'm sorry -- I have received a couple of private messages about this script and I will share it. However, I'm trying to wrap up a project right now and in doing so, have been very busy. On the other hand, I'm doing a fair amount of documentation at the moment and this is one of the scripts that I will be documenting. So, as I get to that point in the documentation, I will certainly share it via TechLibrary.

Y'know, I think I should try to remember how to submit something to the TechLibrary first. If someone could help me out with that, I'd appreciate it.

Thanks for you understanding.

Dave

getnaren

Heather,

Did dave sent the calendar scripts?

Hi Dave,

If you want your script turned into an article, please send me the information in an email and I will create the KB. Our external article contribution is still being worked on, but I am happy to help in any way possible.

Thanks,

Heather

barnetttech

Did that date time picker code ever get posted somewhere? I could really use it.