Remove Datepicker Function dynamically

Question

I want to remove datepicker function depending on the dropdownlist selected value. I try the following codes, but it still shows the calendar when I put the cursor in the t

Answer 1

what about using the official API?

According to the API doc:

DESTROY: Removes the datepicker functionality completely. This will return the element back to its pre-init state.

Use:

$("#txtSearch").datepicker("destroy");

to restore the input to its normal behaviour and

$("#txtSearch").datepicker(/*options*/);

again to show the datapicker again.