DateTime Picker

The DateTime Picker element allows users to select a date, a time, or both, from a calendar and time selection interface. It simplifies date and time input and reduces entry errors.

In BetterForms, this is used for capturing specific moments, such as appointment times, event dates, or deadlines.

Common Configuration Properties

Property	Type	Description
type	String	Must be set to "dateTimePicker".
label	String	The label for the date/time picker field.
model	String	The key in your BetterForms data model where the selected date/time (as an ISO 8601 string) will be stored.
placeholder	String	Placeholder text for the input field.
disabled	Boolean	If true, the picker will be visible but not interactive. Defaults to false.
required	Boolean	If true, a value must be selected. Defaults to false.
hint	String	Additional helper text.
styleClasses	String / Array	CSS classes for styling the wrapper.
dateTimePickerOptions	Object	Crucial property. An object containing options for the underlying vue-datetime component. See examples.

dateTimePickerOptions common settings:

Option	Type	Description
type	String	Type of picker: "date" (default), "datetime", or "time".
format	String	Display format for the date/time (uses Luxon tokens). E.g., "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm a".
valueZone	String	Timezone of the value stored in the model (e.g., "UTC", "local"). It's often best to store dates in UTC.
zone	String	Timezone for displaying the date/time to the user (e.g., "local", specific IANA timezone like "America/New_York"). Defaults to "local".
minDatetime	String	The minimum allowed date/time in ISO 8601 format (e.g., "2023-01-01T00:00:00.000Z").
maxDatetime	String	The maximum allowed date/time in ISO 8601 format.
inputClass	String	CSS class to apply directly to the input field within the picker.
auto	Boolean	If true, the calendar will close after selecting a date/time.

Example Schema Snippet (Date & Time)

{
  "type": "dateTimePicker",
  "label": "Appointment Time",
  "model": "appointmentDateTime",
  "placeholder": "Select date and time",
  "required": true,
  "dateTimePickerOptions": {
    "type": "datetime",
    "valueZone": "UTC",
    "zone": "local",
    "format": "MM/DD/YYYY hh:mm a",
    "minDatetime": "2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z"
  }
}

BetterForms Specific Notes

• The value stored in the model is typically an ISO 8601 formatted string.

• Properly configuring valueZone (for storage) and zone (for display) is important for handling timezones correctly, especially if your users or data span multiple timezones.

Full Property Reference

This element utilizes the vue-datetime component. For a comprehensive list of all dateTimePickerOptions and detailed technical specifications, please refer to:

• VFG dateTimePicker Field Documentation
• vue-datetime Library Documentation (for props like week-start, minute-step, etc.)