DatePicker Format Not Respected On MacOS

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Introduction

The DatePicker control is a crucial component in many applications, allowing users to select dates from a calendar. However, on macOS, the DatePicker control does not respect the Format property, displaying dates in the system default format instead of the custom format specified. This issue is specific to macOS and does not occur on other platforms such as Android, iOS, and Windows.

Description

The DatePicker control's Format property is used to specify the format in which dates are displayed. This property is essential for applications that require dates to be displayed in a specific format, such as "dd/MM/yyyy" or "MM/dd/yyyy". However, on macOS, the Format property is ignored, and the dates are displayed using the system default format.

Steps to Reproduce

To reproduce this issue, follow these steps:

  1. Download the attached sample project, DatePickerFormatBug.zip, and run it on a mac platform.
  2. Observe that the DatePicker control displays dates in the system default format, ignoring the custom format specified in the Format property.

Link to Public Reproduction Project Repository

Unfortunately, the link to the public reproduction project repository is not available.

Version with Bug

The version of the application that exhibits this issue is 9.0.60 SR6.

Is this a Regression from Previous Behavior?

No, this is a new issue that has been introduced in the latest version of the application.

Last Version that Worked Well

Unfortunately, the last version that worked well is unknown.

Affected Platforms

The affected platform is macOS.

Affected Platform Versions

The affected platform version is Mac 15.1.

Did you Find any Workaround?

Unfortunately, no workaround has been found for this issue.

Relevant Log Output

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Analysis

The DatePicker control's Format property is not respected on macOS, displaying dates in the system default format instead of the custom format specified. This issue is specific to macOS and does not occur on other platforms such as Android, iOS, and Windows.

Possible Causes

There are several possible causes for this issue:

  1. Bug in macOS implementation: The issue may be caused by a bug in the macOS implementation of the DatePicker control.
  2. Incompatible format: The custom format specified in the Format property may be incompatible with the macOS implementation of the DatePicker control.
  3. System configuration: The issue may be caused by a system configuration setting on the mac platform.

Workaround

Unfortunately, no workaround has been found for this issue.

Conclusion

The DatePicker control's Format property is not respected on macOS, displaying dates in the system default format instead of the custom format specified. This issue is specific to macOS and does not occur on other platforms such as Android, iOS, and Windows. Further investigation is required to determine the cause of this issue and to find a solution.

Recommendations

Based on the, the following recommendations are made:

  1. Report the issue: Report the issue to the relevant authorities, such as the application developers or the macOS development team.
  2. Investigate further: Investigate further to determine the cause of this issue and to find a solution.
  3. Provide a workaround: Provide a workaround for this issue, if possible.

Future Work

The following future work is planned:

  1. Investigate further: Investigate further to determine the cause of this issue and to find a solution.
  2. Provide a workaround: Provide a workaround for this issue, if possible.
  3. Update the application: Update the application to fix this issue and to ensure that the DatePicker control's Format property is respected on all platforms.
    DatePicker Format Not Respected on macOS: Q&A =====================================================

Q: What is the issue with the DatePicker control on macOS?

A: The DatePicker control's Format property is not respected on macOS, displaying dates in the system default format instead of the custom format specified.

Q: Why is this issue specific to macOS?

A: This issue is specific to macOS because the DatePicker control's Format property is not implemented correctly on this platform.

Q: What are the possible causes of this issue?

A: There are several possible causes of this issue, including:

  1. Bug in macOS implementation: The issue may be caused by a bug in the macOS implementation of the DatePicker control.
  2. Incompatible format: The custom format specified in the Format property may be incompatible with the macOS implementation of the DatePicker control.
  3. System configuration: The issue may be caused by a system configuration setting on the mac platform.

Q: How can I reproduce this issue?

A: To reproduce this issue, follow these steps:

  1. Download the attached sample project, DatePickerFormatBug.zip, and run it on a mac platform.
  2. Observe that the DatePicker control displays dates in the system default format, ignoring the custom format specified in the Format property.

Q: What are the affected platforms and versions?

A: The affected platform is macOS, and the affected platform version is Mac 15.1.

Q: Is there a workaround for this issue?

A: Unfortunately, no workaround has been found for this issue.

Q: What is the recommended course of action?

A: The recommended course of action is to report the issue to the relevant authorities, such as the application developers or the macOS development team, and to investigate further to determine the cause of this issue and to find a solution.

Q: What is the future work planned for this issue?

A: The following future work is planned:

  1. Investigate further: Investigate further to determine the cause of this issue and to find a solution.
  2. Provide a workaround: Provide a workaround for this issue, if possible.
  3. Update the application: Update the application to fix this issue and to ensure that the DatePicker control's Format property is respected on all platforms.

Q: Can I get help with this issue?

A: Yes, you can get help with this issue by reporting it to the relevant authorities, such as the application developers or the macOS development team, and by seeking assistance from online communities and forums.

Q: What are the next steps for this issue?

A: The next steps for this issue are to:

  1. Investigate further: Investigate further to determine the cause of this issue and to find a solution.
  2. Provide a workaround: Provide a workaround for this issue, if possible.
  3. Update the application: Update the application to fix this issue and to ensure that the DatePicker control's Format property is respected on all platforms.

Q: Can I get a timeline for the resolution of issue?

A: Unfortunately, it is difficult to provide a timeline for the resolution of this issue, as it depends on the complexity of the issue and the resources available to resolve it. However, we will do our best to provide a resolution as soon as possible.