Appendix O
Datepicker
| Datepicker Methods | ||
| Method | Description | Return Value |
datepicker(options) |
Makes the selected elements into Datepickers (see “Datepicker Options”). | jQuery |
datepicker('destroy') |
Destroys the Datepicker. | jQuery |
datepicker('dialog', date[, onSelect][, settings][, pos]) |
Opens a Datepicker in a dialog box. | jQuery |
datepicker('getDate') |
Retrieves the current date(s) for a Datepicker. | Date |
datepicker('hide', speed) |
Closes a previously open Datepicker. | jQuery |
datepicker('isDisabled') |
Determines whether a Datepicker field has been disabled. | Boolean |
datepicker('option') |
Returns an object of all options as key, value pairs. | Object |
datepicker('option', optionName) |
Returns the specified option. | Mixed |
datepicker('option', optionName, value) |
Sets the specified option to the specified value. | jQuery |
datepicker('option', optionObject) |
Sets options using an option object. | jQuery |
datepicker('setDate', date, endDate) |
Sets the current date(s) for a Datepicker. | jQuery |
datepicker('show') |
Opens a Datepicker. | jQuery |
datepicker('widget') |
Returns a jQuery object containing the Datepicker. | jQuery |
| Datepicker Options | ||
| Option | Description | Type |
altField |
The jQuery selector for another field that is to be updated with the selected date from the Datepicker. Use the altFormat setting below to change the format of the date within this field. Leave as blank for no alternative field.Default value: " |
String |
altFormat |
The dateFormat to be used for the altField ... | |
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