Getting value from JQUERY datepicker

Question

If I want to display the JQUERY UI datepicker inline by attaching it to a DIV like $(\"div#someID\").datepicker() - how do I access the chosen date? I assume if

Answer 1

To position the datepicker next to the input field you could use following code.

$('#datepicker').datepicker({
    beforeShow: function(input, inst)
    {
        inst.dpDiv.css({marginLeft: input.offsetWidth + 'px'});
    }
});