The Zapatec Javascript Calendar Features
General Features
Supported on a Wide Variety of BrowsersThe Zapatec Javascript Calendar has been tested on Internet Explorer 6.0+, Opera 9.0+, Firefox 1.0+, Safari 2.0+.
Unique Wizard to Setup and Check FeaturesUse the Zapatec Javascript Calendar Wizard to create a calendar with the exact features you want. Once you are done, click generate and then you can cut and paste the generated code into your web page. You can also use the Wizard to try out different configuration options and to choose the look you like and the functionality you need.
Supports History of the Last Ten ChoicesThe Zapatec Javascript Calendar remembers your users' last ten selections and lets them return to pick among them.
Keyboard ShortcutsFor web-based application in which your users needs to enter dates frequently, keyboard shortcuts make navigation fast and easy.
TooltipsTooltips on the status bar of the Zapatec Javascript Calendar help users become familiar with the different functions of the calendar. Customization Features
Multiple Months
Set the number of months the calendar displays with the following options.
Customize the AppearanceCustomize the Zapatec Calendar for your site. We include a wide array of themes, many different colors, and a variety of backgrounds to choose from, making the calendar as attractive as it is convenient.
Choose Between a Flat and a Popup CalendarA popup Zapatec Javascript Calendar acts as a date picker, usually in forms, letting your users select dates. A flat Zapatec Javascript Calendar displays as part of the page, and lets users either browse the Calendar for information, or click a date which could trigger a server side event.
Disable DatesYou can disable certain dates so that the user cannot select them. These can be weekend days, all dates prior to the current date, all dates after a certain date or other specific days. You can even have two calendars tied together so that a "departure date" cannot be prior to a "arrival date."
Limit TimesYou can disable time ranges so that the user can select only certain times. You can even have the calendar allow certain times on specific days such as Monday to Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM and Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Activate From Button, Image or AreaYou can trigger the activation of the Zapatec Javascript Calendar from a button, an image, or even an area of text in your page.
Enter Time as Well as DateYou can let the user enter a time as well as a date. Time can be configured on either a 12 or 24 hour clock.
Generate USA, European style, or Other DatesFlexible configuration results in fine-tuned control of the format of generated dates. You can generate a day/month/two digit year, a month-day-four digit year, three-letter abbeviations for months, fully-spelled months, etc.
Choice of LanguagesChoose from over twenty user-contributed LGPL calendar languages.
Choose First Day of the WeekUsers can choose which day is the start of the week, and the calendar remembers their preferences for their future use.
Incremental Time
Force the user to pick a time only in specific increments. For instance they can only choose appointments on the half hour.
Optionally Display Week NumberDisplay the week number in the left side of the calendar.
Mark Days as SpecialCertain dates can be displayed differently. You can display holidays in a different color.
Add Notes to DatesYou can add notes to specific dates.
Multiple Day SelectionYou can let the user select multiple days. Technical Features
Object Oriented JavascriptThe Zapatec Javscript Calendar is written in object-oriented javascript, making it easy to read and modify.
Uses its Own ScopeThe Javascript objects and properties are all in the "Zapatec" scope, ensuring that they will not clash with any other Javascript variables you have in your page. Other Features
Tested and Full of FeaturesThe Zapatec Javascript calendar is a commercial implementation of the open-source Coolest DHTML Calendar by Dynarch. We started with a popular and well-tested calendar and added many features, detailed documentation, a wizard and much more. |