MaskedTextbox time display query

Question

Hi

I am trying to use he maskedtextbox to allow the user to input a time. I have it displaying what I want (hh:mm AM/PM). The mask looks like this: 00:00 >?M

But now this is a custom mask and now there is no validating type. How can I add DateTime as a validating type? I'm guessing I'll to make a custom control inheriting MaskedTextBox??

Thanks in advanced :)

Bechir Bejaoui · Answer

I will propose you another solution is to use regular expressions 'System.Text.RegularExpressions' you can use the Regex class within a simple textbox Yes it is a little bit difficult and ambiguee at the begenning but it is a good solution as you can customize your validation style as you like Here a good tutorial about the Regular expressions http://www.c-sharpcorner.com/UploadFile/Kolonist/regularexpressions07042006083534AM/regularexpressions.aspx