How to Create a DatePicker in WinForms Using ButtonEdit and MonthCalendarAdv

This example demonstrates how to create a DatePicker in a WinForms application using Syncfusion’s ButtonEdit and MonthCalendarAdv controls. Combining these controls provides a user-friendly date selection interface that integrates seamlessly into Windows Forms applications.

Why This Is Useful

• Customizable UI: Offers flexibility compared to standard DatePicker controls.
• Rich Calendar Features: MonthCalendarAdv supports advanced customization.
• Better UX: Provides an intuitive way for users to select dates.

How It Works

• The ButtonEdit control acts as a container with a clickable button.
• When the button is clicked, a popup containing the MonthCalendarAdv control is displayed.
• The selected date from the calendar updates the ButtonEdit text box.

Key Implementation Steps

• Initialize the MonthCalendarAdv control.
• Add the calendar to a popup container.
• Attach the popup to the ButtonEdit control.
• Handle the DateSelected event to update the text box with the selected date.
• Toggle the visibility of the calendar popup when the button is clicked.

Sample Code

MonthCalendarAdv monthCalendarAdv = new MonthCalendarAdv();

public Form1()
{
    InitializeComponent();

    // Attach event handler for button click
    childButton.Click += ChildButton_Click;

    // Add calendar to popup and configure layout
    calendarPopup.Controls.Add(monthCalendarAdv);
    buttonEdit1.Buttons.Add(childButton);
    tableLayoutPanel1.Controls.Add(calendarPopup, 0, 1);

    // Handle date selection
    monthCalendarAdv.DateSelected += MonthCalendarAdv_DateSelected;
}

private void MonthCalendarAdv_DateSelected(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
    // Update ButtonEdit text with selected date
    buttonEdit1.TextBox.Text = monthCalendarAdv.Value.ToString();
    calendarPopup.Visible = false;
}

private void ChildButton_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
    // Show calendar popup
    calendarPopup.Visible = true;
}

Output

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