Meteor Autoform Bs Datetimepicker

Overview

The aldeed:autoform-bs-datetimepicker is a nifty add-on for Meteor applications that enhances date and time input features by integrating the bootstrap-datetimepicker plugin. Although it's worth noting that this repo is no longer actively maintained, it still holds potential for developers looking to implement a user-friendly date/time selection in their forms. The package provides a streamlined way to collect date and time data while allowing users to specify timezones for more accurate entries.

Its flexible usage options make it accessible for both rapid form creation using quickForms or more tailored implementations with custom components. By leveraging this tool, developers can enhance their application's user experience without extensive additional setup.

Features

• Custom Input Type: Utilizes "bootstrap-datetimepicker" to offer a seamless date and time selection interface.
• Timezone Support: Users can specify the timezoneId attribute to get date-time values relative to specific timezones, ensuring accuracy for events across different locations.
• Automatic Type Conversions: This input adapts to various schema types, storing selected dates as Date objects, strings, numbers, or arrays, depending on your needs.
• Customizable Appearance: Through the use of the aldeed:template-extension, developers can modify the input's visual presentation, such as incorporating date/time icons.
• Easy Setup: Simple installation within a Meteor app, requiring Bootstrap and the plugin library to be installed separately.
• Community Contributions: Open for contributions, allowing developers to fork and modify the code, thus enhancing the package collaboratively.