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I changed it to:
'el_date_format' => $this->datepicker_format(__('Y-m-d'))));

That did not help, however.

I did notice something. You have an initial value in the field that defaults to tomorrow and is formatted 2013/12/21. When I click in the field, the calendar pops up, and the date automatically changes to 2013-12-21. I can delete the dashes and retype them, but I cannot type the slashes. The JS validation prevents it.

I added a mail() line at key points in the process as well, and had the system email me the data submitted. I noticed that the system calls one or the other of extract_date() or extract_date_by_format() three times in the course of saving the data, but I don’t see where it’s called three times. On the successful entries, the extract functions return valid date arrays each time. On the unsuccessful attempts, one of the three will return an empty date array. I think at that point, the script kicks out a false and exits.

I am curious about the extensive validation procedures for the dates. It seems like a great deal of handling for this data, especially since the form simply fails, dumps the data and returns to the list of events. While I can understand having that were users returned to the form when their date entry did not validate, but it seems that a simpler set of checks might be more useful in this situation, and they would be less prone to encountering trouble in the varied environments users fond themselve (I would expect). What did users run into that make this sort of validation necessary?

I’m not a master coder, so you probably know something I don’t. Just wondering about the logic behind the code (and maybe I’ll learn something). 😉

Thanks! 🙂

I’m using PHP 5.2.17

The time format is YYYY/MM/DD when I first come into the “Add New” page. When I edit the date, it becomes YYYY-MM-DD. The date chooser does not allow me to edit the time format.

I really need help with this. I’ve tried to debug, and the system does not even seem to try to insert the new event. I can add a new event if and only if I leave the start date at the default date/time. If I change it in any way, publishing the event fails.

What would you need from me in order to investigate further?

I have read other posts where the site-wide date/time settings could be in conflict, but I can’t seem to dial in something that will work.

What is the trouble?

Any response would be appreciated.

Thanks 🙂