Javascript : Client date format?

[crptcblade]

Is there a way to get the date format of the client through javascript?

[Psyrus]

I don't know of any way to return the format used. I believe that Javascript only has methods to get and set date values, not to directly return the format. I suppose it wouldn't be too hard to write a function that does this yourself parsing the string returned from the toLocaleString() method and comparing it against the different formats that you are after.

[Psyrus]

On second thought, it might be kind of difficult...

[mendhak]

toLocaleDateString();

[Psyrus]

I thought that he was after the "mm/dd/yyyy" type kind of format returned as a string? Anyway, thanks for posting that version. It's a lot easier to use instead of parsing out the time, the way I originally was.

[crptcblade]

I thought that he was after the "mm/dd/yyyy" type kind of format returned as a string?

Exactly. What I'm trying to accomplish in the long run is sort of a mask edit box for date entry, so I need to be able to figure out the format in order to come up with the mask.

Unless someone can think of a better way.

[mendhak]

Forget masking. Use 2 textboxes and a combobox like normal people.

[crptcblade]

like normal people.

Have we met?

I'll probably settle for dropdown box approach, just trying to appease my audience.

[mendhak]

Excellent choice. I'll have PeeWee Herman bring in the check.