MaskedTextBox to be used in Time Format

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Hi guys,

A simple question.

The situation is that I need to change the time during run-time. I cant use DateTimePicker as I need to use CustomFormat "hh:mm tt". So, using DateTimePicker to change the time on run-time is not possible.

I do some research and found in forums they suggest to use MaskedTextBox.
I'm not very familiar to use it.

Can you guys help me to explain how to use the MaskedTextBox in TimeFormat. For now it does not a matter whether "hh:mm:ss" or whatever as long I'm able to see the MaskedTextBox works.

Thanks,
Skunkhead :)

Posted 9-Feb-11 22:09pm

skunkhead

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OriginalGriff · Accepted Answer · 2011-02-09T22:21:00

Solution 1

Instead of a MaskedTextBox, you can use a DateTimePicker with just the bits you want:

1) Set the CustomFormat property to "hh:mm tt"
2) Set the Format property to Custom (or DateTimePickerFormat.Custom if in code rather than designer)
3) Set the ShowUpDown property to true.

It now shows the time in the format you want, and only the time.

Posted 9-Feb-11 22:21pm

OriginalGriff

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skunkhead 10-Feb-11 4:23am

yeah, that is correct. but can I edit the time on keyboard char press?

I guess DateTimePicker only works for arrows keystroke.
What I want is, something like editable time using keyboard chars.

Thanks.

OriginalGriff 10-Feb-11 4:27am

Yes. Try it! :laugh:

OriginalGriff 10-Feb-11 4:28am

What I meant was: "Yes, you can type the time. Try it! :laugh:"

skunkhead 10-Feb-11 4:42am

yes, you are right!
its working! :crying:
but i have another question, I will open it as another threat. let this one fixed.

JF2015 10-Feb-11 4:48am

Good and helpful answer.

skunkhead 10-Feb-11 4:58am

no other question. this answer is really good enough. well as a beginner I was banging my head for 2 days.
now :laugh:

OriginalGriff 10-Feb-11 4:59am

We've all been there, done that, got the bruises to prove it! :laugh:

Ivan_FM 16-Apr-16 5:08am

Really thanks for sharing you knowledge OrignalGriff!