Perform function on Datetime Picker

mike Delvotti

What would be the best method to perform a function based on the value of a datetime picker?

For instance I want to set a time value on datetimepicker1 and when the time today matches the datetime picker the function runs.

I imagine running a timer service to check every few seconds using a line something like below:

if(datetime.now("HH:mm")==datetimepicker.value)
{
Run function here
}

Can it be done?

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Vulpes14y ago
Accepted answer
If you want the time in minutes in the DateTimePicker to match the time in minutes now, then I'd suggest the following:

1. Add a Timer to your form, set its Interval property to 60000 (i.e. very minute) and its Enabled property to true.

2. Double click on the Timer to open up its Tick handler and add the following code:

private void timer1_Tick(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
int minsDtp = (int)dateTimePicker1.Value.TimeOfDay.TotalMinutes;
int minsNow = (int)DateTime.Now.TimeOfDay.TotalMinutes;
if (minsDtp == minsNow)
{
// run function
timer1.Enabled = false; // if needed
}
}
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mike Delvotti14y ago
Perfect - Thanks Vulpes
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