$npx -y skills add syncfusion/maui-ui-components-skills --skill syncfusion-maui-date-time-range-selectorImplements Syncfusion .NET MAUI DateTime Range Selector (SfDateTimeRangeSelector) for interactive date/time range selection with chart integration. Use when working with range selectors, date range pickers, time range selection, chart range filtering, or interactive range control
| 1 | # Implementing .NET MAUI Date Time Range Selector |
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| 3 | The Syncfusion .NET MAUI Date Time Range Selector (`SfDateTimeRangeSelector`) is a highly interactive UI control that enables users to select a range of DateTime values within specified minimum and maximum limits. It's designed to work seamlessly with charts and other visual content, providing an intuitive way to filter and explore time-based data. |
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| 5 | ## When to Use This Skill |
| 6 | |
| 7 | Use this skill when user need to: |
| 8 | |
| 9 | - **Implement date/time range selection** - Allow users to select a date or time range |
| 10 | - **Filter chart data interactively** - Enable users to zoom or filter charts by selecting time periods |
| 11 | - **Create time period selectors** - Build UI for selecting quarters, months, weeks, or custom periods |
| 12 | - **Add range sliders for dates** - Implement slider controls that work with DateTime values |
| 13 | - **Build data exploration tools** - Create interactive controls for analyzing time-series data |
| 14 | - **Customize range selector appearance** - Style labels, ticks, thumbs, tracks, and regions |
| 15 | - **Handle range selection events** - Respond to user interactions with range changes |
| 16 | - **Integrate with charts** - Embed Syncfusion Charts or other content within the range selector |
| 17 | |
| 18 | ## Component Overview |
| 19 | |
| 20 | - DateTime range selection with draggable thumbs |
| 21 | - Chart content integration for data visualization |
| 22 | - Customizable labels, ticks, and dividers |
| 23 | - Discrete selection with step intervals |
| 24 | - Tooltip support with custom formatting |
| 25 | - Rich styling options for all visual elements |
| 26 | - Region highlighting (active/inactive areas) |
| 27 | - Multiple drag behaviors |
| 28 | - Event-driven architecture with commands |
| 29 | - Liquid Glass effect for modern UI (iOS 26+, macOS 26+) |
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| 31 | ## Documentation and Navigation Guide |
| 32 | |
| 33 | ### Getting Started |
| 34 | 📄 **Read:** [references/getting-started.md](references/getting-started.md) |
| 35 | - NuGet package installation (`Syncfusion.Maui.Sliders`) |
| 36 | - Handler registration (`ConfigureSyncfusionCore`) |
| 37 | - Basic DateTime Range Selector implementation |
| 38 | - Adding chart content |
| 39 | - Minimum, Maximum, RangeStart, RangeEnd configuration |
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| 41 | ### Interval and Formatting |
| 42 | 📄 **Read:** [references/interval-and-formatting.md](references/interval-and-formatting.md) |
| 43 | - Date interval configuration (`Interval`, `IntervalType`) |
| 44 | - Interval types (Years, Months, Days, Hours, Minutes, Seconds) |
| 45 | - Auto interval calculation |
| 46 | - Date format patterns (`DateFormat` property) |
| 47 | - Custom interval scenarios |
| 48 | |
| 49 | ### Labels Configuration |
| 50 | 📄 **Read:** [references/labels.md](references/labels.md) |
| 51 | - Enabling labels (`ShowLabels`) |
| 52 | - Date format customization |
| 53 | - Label placement (`LabelsPlacement`: OnTicks, BetweenTicks) |
| 54 | - Edge labels placement (`EdgeLabelsPlacement`) |
| 55 | - Label styling (colors, fonts, sizes for active/inactive) |
| 56 | - Label offset customization |
| 57 | - Custom label text via `LabelCreated` event |
| 58 | |
| 59 | ### Ticks and Dividers |
| 60 | 📄 **Read:** [references/ticks-and-dividers.md](references/ticks-and-dividers.md) |
| 61 | - Major ticks configuration (`ShowTicks`) |
| 62 | - Minor ticks (`MinorTicksPerInterval`) |
| 63 | - Tick styling (colors, sizes, offsets) |
| 64 | - Dividers display (`ShowDividers`) |
| 65 | - Divider customization (radius, colors, strokes) |
| 66 | - Active/inactive tick states |
| 67 | |
| 68 | ### Track and Regions |
| 69 | 📄 **Read:** [references/track-and-regions.md](references/track-and-regions.md) |
| 70 | - Track properties (Minimum, Maximum, range values) |
| 71 | - Track color customization (active/inactive) |
| 72 | - Track height (`ActiveSize`, `InactiveSize`) |
| 73 | - Track extent configuration |
| 74 | - Region fill and stroke colors |
| 75 | - Region stroke thickness |
| 76 | - Active/inactive region differentiation |
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| 78 | ### Thumb and Overlay |
| 79 | 📄 **Read:** [references/thumb-and-overlay.md](references/thumb-and-overlay.md) |
| 80 | - Thumb size configuration (`Radius`) |
| 81 | - Thumb fill and stroke colors |
| 82 | - Thumb overlap handling (`OverlapStroke`) |
| 83 | - Thumb overlay customization |
| 84 | - Overlay size and colors |
| 85 | - Interactive visual feedback |
| 86 | |
| 87 | ### Tooltips |
| 88 | 📄 **Read:** [references/tooltip.md](references/tooltip.md) |
| 89 | - Enabling tooltips |
| 90 | - ShowAlways mode for persistent display |
| 91 | - Tooltip styling (fill, stroke, padding) |
| 92 | - Text customization (color, font, size) |
| 93 | - Date format in tooltips |
| 94 | - Custom tooltip text via `TooltipLabelCreated` event |
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| 96 | ### Selection and Interaction |
| 97 | 📄 **Read:** [references/selection-and-interaction.md](references/selection-and-interaction.md) |
| 98 | - Discrete selection (`StepDuration`) |
| 99 | - Interval selection mode (`EnableIntervalSelection`) |
| 100 | - Drag behaviors (OnThumb, BetweenThumbs, Both) |
| 101 | - Deferred updates (`EnableDeferredUpdate`, `DeferredUpdateDelay`) |
| 102 | - Touch and mouse interaction |
| 103 | - IsInversed property |