Description
Retrieves the range of selected dates.
Applies to
MonthCalendar control
Syntax
controlname.GetSelectedRange ( start, end )
|
Argument |
Description |
|---|---|
|
controlname |
The name of the MonthCalendar control for which you want to determine the range of selected dates |
|
start |
A date value returned by reference that indicates the earliest date selected when a range of dates has been selected |
|
end |
A date value returned by reference that indicates the latest date selected when a range of dates has been selected |
Return value
Integer.
Returns 0 for success, -1 if only one date is selected, and -2 for an unknown failure.
Usage
If only one date is selected, GetSelectedRange returns -1 and the selected date is retrieved in the start and end parameters.
Examples
This code in the DateChanged event prompts the user to enter a second date after the first date in a range is entered, and then asks the user to confirm the range selected:
date startdate, enddate
integer li_return
li_return = mc_1.GetSelectedRange(startdate, enddate)
if li_return = -1 then MessageBox("Selected Dates", &
"Please select a return date")
elseif li_return = 0 then MessageBox("Selected Dates", "You have selected "&
+ string(startdate) + " - " string(enddate) &
+ "~r~nClick OK to confirm")
else MessageBox("Selected Dates", &
"An error has occurred. Please reselect your " &
+ "travel dates")
end ifSee also
