How to replace "the value you entered isn't valid" with a custom message

[Mihail]

So Adam, do not format the text box. Make a label where you show the good format to enter (i.e yyyy:mm:zz). Then check using code if the user enter data as you teach him in the label. It is just an idea. More: I think that NeoPa's suggestion to use a Calendar control is the best. What about to replace your text box with the Calendar control ?
Good luck !

[Adam Tippelt]

Ah. I've just realised that I think I've been thinking of something else when you've all been saying Calendar control...I always forget about ActiveX controls...
Yes maybe that would be a suitable replacement. I'll see how that works.

Cheers.

Adam.

[pod]

I am attaching a simple version of what I was suggesting. I added the onEnter event as well as Neo suggested.

You may want to play with the events to simulate the action as you see fit...

I hope it helps

[Adam Tippelt]

Ah just spotted your example - that's pretty much what I'd ended up doing. Seems to work well enough.

Thanks.

Adam.