[RESOLVED] Anyone Know of a Good Custom Calender Control?

[neef]

I'm looking for something relatively simple - just a monthly calender view where text can be placed on each individual day - just like a calender on a fridge (with a highlight for the current day). Slap it on a form or UC, set up a few properties and all done. I don't even need any clicking events - just a display.

The controls I've seen for sale are much more than what I need and creating my own, while an option, is something I'd rather not have to spend time on.

Anyone have something like this they know of?

[toecutter]

Outlook does all that?

[RobDog888]

Yes, but you cant use it in your own app as its not a exposed com control.

I would try a google search for free calendar controls.

[RobDog888]

This one shows how much more you could have but $199 and still needs renewlas each year.

http://www.devexpress.com/Products/N...XtraScheduler/

[neef]

Yeah, this was one of the calenders I found too; it looks great but I refuse to spend money on renewal licenses.

One followup question; do controls made for ASP work in .NET?

[MaximilianMayrhofer]

Yea, I have one that I can give to you. It's pretty simple, but it does the trick. But before I post the project:

• Can you work with Framework 3.5 objects?
• What is your first day of the week?

I'm posting for free, not to worry, but I ask that because trying to figure out how to change the first day of the week can be really, really annoying unless you're intimately familiar with the layout and the meanings of control names.

[neef]

First thanks so much! Now to the questions:

1) Not familiar with this at all. Willing to learn though as I've learned everything on my own except with help from this site (I'm a true intermediate now I think). A website or book recommendation should be a sufficient start.

2) Monday would be best with 7 days showing (no doubled up sat/Sun). The day the week begins is less important then the having all seven days with equal space feature I'm looking for.

Let me know whether this is something I can tackle or isn't the best fit. Either way, thanks for helping me out!

[RobDog888]

ASP.NET controls dont work in WinForm projects.

I havent read the license but I wonder if the renewal is for continued development and any apps that have been produced are not affected.

[neef]

I read the details of the licensing agreement and it's not as bad as I thought from my initial impression. When the license expires you can no longer receive updates - that's it. You can still use and redistibute the product in your projects.

[zuperman]

im evaluating this one:
http://www.codeproject.com/cs/miscct...dardayview.asp

[RobDog888]

Looks ok and may be a good starting point, plus free.

[zuperman]

codeplex project available here:
http://www.codeplex.com/calendar

[MaximilianMayrhofer]

Here you go, a custom calendar that can hold data. It comes with a vb.net front-end and a .mdb back-end.

It's simple, rough even, but you can build on it easily. For example:

• Double-Click event for each box that opens it in a larger window for easy viewing of contents
• Formatting that highlights current day, I couldn't be bothered
• Etc.

I hope this provides you with a little something to get started.

Any comments/feedback/suggestions for improvement are most definitely welcomed

[neef]

Thank you so much! Unfortunately I still work in VB.Net 2005, but that doesn't matter; I plan to upgrade in the next few months at some point.

I have lots to do before I need the calender control.

I just wish I could try it before I shell out the $ for 08!

Thank you so much for helping me out.

-neeef

[MaximilianMayrhofer]

hi neef why not just dl the beta of 2008? or is it gone?

[RobDog888]

The betas are now gone as the final release (RTM) was published this morning. You will have to download VB Express 2008 RTM now (free) but the Std, Pro, TS are all only purchase.

[hidroela]

Here you go, a custom calendar that can hold data. It comes with a vb.net front-end and a .mdb back-end.

It's simple, rough even, but you can build on it easily. For example:

• Double-Click event for each box that opens it in a larger window for easy viewing of contents
• Formatting that highlights current day, I couldn't be bothered
• Etc.

I hope this provides you with a little something to get started.

Any comments/feedback/suggestions for improvement are most definitely welcomed

First of all thanks for that peace of code that save me a lot of headache

i would like to change the start week day to Sunday, it would included a lot a changes on the code can you shade some light