VB.NET DateTimePicker – Get and Set Date

In this simple vb.net example,we see how to get and show in message box or set date using the datetimepicker vb.net component.

Public Class Form1

    Dim d As String = ""

    'GET DATE
    Private Sub retrieveBtn_Click(sender As Object, e As EventArgs) Handles retrieveBtn.Click
        d = DateTimePicker1.Value.ToString()

        MessageBox.Show(d)
    End Sub

    'SET DATE
    Private Sub setBtn_Click(sender As Object, e As EventArgs) Handles setBtn.Click
        d = "10/2/2030"
        DateTimePicker1.Value = d
    End Sub
End Class