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I'm fairly new to .NET programming.

The DateTimePicker control seems to be a great solution for entering valid dates without alot of backend checking and preventing the user from entering a bad date. However it seems like I always have to explain to my testers that they don't have to use the drop down box to scroll back 15 years. After I show them they can type they love it. Especially seeing what "day of the week" events take place.

Is this control the best way to handle birthdates, anniversaries, etc?

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I'm fairly new to .NET programming.

The DateTimePicker control seems to be a great solution for entering valid dates without alot of backend checking and preventing the user from entering a bad date. However it seems like I always have to explain to my testers that they don't have to use the drop down box to scroll back 15 years. After I show them they can type they love it. Especially seeing what "day of the week" events take place.

Is this control the best way to handle birthdates, anniversaries, etc?

I usually end up using a masked text box or text box for dates. The validation code can be packaged up into a nice reusable class, and my users don't have as much usability trouble. There's also consistency with my data grids. I wrote some date time picker column types and they really destroy the speed of workflow, so I use text box columns or masked text box columns there too. :)

But that's me. The DateTimePicker control is great when people know how to use it and it's placed carefully. Just like every other control. ;)

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