I am using the Fieldset add_model method too generate my forms based on my models. For one of the forms I need to be able to have users select a date and time entry. I would like to use a php generated calendar to be able to do this although I'm open to suggestions. What is the best way to achieve this using the fieldset options or will I have to extend the fieldset class to achieve my requirements?
I know the date-time field is available in html 5 but as this is only supported by Opera (I believe) at present, it's not an ideal solution.
Depends a bit on what you exactly want.
I have apps that use:
extra form fields for day, month, year with dropdowns. Upon form submit, the controller will merge the contents of the three into the date field (Y-M-D), which is then validated. The date field itself is hidden on the form so it is present in $_POST
javascript calender popups. they use the same trick, but fill in the hidden date field client side.
you could also add a custom validation rule that fetches the data from the individual fields, assembles the date from them, then validate it. validation rules can update the posted value by returning it.
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