How to apply masking on datefield in flex?

Question

How to apply masking on datefield in flex? like when i enter text in datefield it should be converted like MM/DD/YYYY

Answer 1

Set the formatString property of the DateField in the change event

<mx:Script>
            <![CDATA[
                import mx.events.*;

                private function dateChanged(event:Event):void
                {
                    dateField1.formatString = "MM/DD/YYYY";
                }
            ]]>
</mx:Script>

<mx:DateField id="dateField1" change="dateChanged(event)" />