How do I send value to a date picker in Robot Framework?

Question

I am trying to automate form filling using robot framework. Could pass values to text fields, drop down list etc, stuck at date. Anyone who has done please help.

Answer 1

You can send, e.g. a date 6 days from today, directly by setting the value of the datepicker element with javascript:

${my_date_to_select}= Get Current Date    UTC    6 days   %d/%m/%Y
Execute JavaScript  document.getElementById('ID_OF_YOUR_DATEPICKER').value='${my_date_to_select}'

NB: In order to use the keyword 'Get Current Date', you need to add the library DateTime in your settings.

Answer 2

Focus        jquery=[name=expDate]
Press Key    jquery=[name=expDate]    09255639