Setting Default Configuration for Sonata Date Picker Fields
SonataAdminBundle's sonata_type_date_picker field provides a user-friendly interface for selecting dates. However, you might want to customize the default behavior of this field across your entire application. This article will guide you through the process of setting default configuration for sonata_type_date_picker fields in SonataAdminBundle.
The Problem: A Need for Consistency
Imagine you have multiple forms with date fields throughout your application. It's likely you want these fields to behave consistently, with similar formatting, display options, and functionality. Manually setting these options for each field can become repetitive and error-prone. This is where setting a default configuration for sonata_type_date_picker comes in handy.
Scenario: A Common Date Format
Let's say you want all your date fields to display dates in the format YYYY-MM-DD. This could be achieved by setting the format option to YYYY-MM-DD for each individual field. But, a better approach is to set this as a default configuration.
Here's an example of the original code without default settings:
// config/packages/sonata_admin.yaml
sonata_admin:
# ...other configurations...
form_themes:
- '@SonataAdmin/Form/form_admin_fields.html.twig'
- '@SonataAdmin/Form/datepicker_bundle.html.twig'
- '@SonataAdmin/Form/bootstrap_3_horizontal_layout.html.twig'
The Solution: Overriding Default Configurations
You can achieve this by overriding the default configuration for sonata_type_date_picker. This involves extending the SonataAdminBundle configuration and modifying the default_options for the desired field.
Here's how to set the default date format to YYYY-MM-DD:
# config/packages/sonata_admin.yaml
sonata_admin:
# ...other configurations...
form_themes:
- '@SonataAdmin/Form/form_admin_fields.html.twig'
- '@SonataAdmin/Form/datepicker_bundle.html.twig'
- '@SonataAdmin/Form/bootstrap_3_horizontal_layout.html.twig'
field_defaults:
sonata_type_date_picker:
format: 'YYYY-MM-DD'
Further Customization
You can customize sonata_type_date_picker beyond just the format. Here are some other key options:
dp_language: Sets the language used for the date picker (e.g., 'en', 'fr', 'de').dp_min_view_mode: Specifies the initial view mode of the date picker (e.g., 'years', 'months', 'days').dp_max_view_mode: Defines the maximum view mode allowed for the date picker (e.g., 'days', 'months', 'years').dp_today_button: Enables or disables the "Today" button in the date picker.dp_start_date: Sets a minimum selectable date.dp_end_date: Sets a maximum selectable date.
Example with additional customizations:
# config/packages/sonata_admin.yaml
sonata_admin:
# ...other configurations...
field_defaults:
sonata_type_date_picker:
format: 'YYYY-MM-DD'
dp_language: 'en'
dp_min_view_mode: 'months'
dp_max_view_mode: 'years'
dp_today_button: true
dp_start_date: '-1 year'
dp_end_date: '+1 year'
Key Benefits
- Consistency: Ensures a uniform appearance and behavior for date fields across your application.
- Reduced Code Repetition: Eliminates the need to manually set configuration for each
sonata_type_date_pickerfield. - Enhanced Maintainability: Changes to the default configuration are applied globally, simplifying updates and adjustments.
Additional Resources
- SonataAdminBundle Documentation: https://sonata-project.org/bundles/admin/3-x/doc/reference/field_types.html#sonata-type-date-picker
- SonataAdminBundle Datepicker Bundle: https://github.com/sonata-project/SonataAdminBundle/blob/master/Resources/doc/bundles/date_picker/date_picker_bundle.rst
By setting default configurations for sonata_type_date_picker, you can streamline your development process, improve code consistency, and provide a more cohesive user experience for your applications.
