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Description: DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM -------------------------------- It would improve the usability of this component if it works like the numberConverter component after you drop the component on another component a dialogue box pops up and prompts you to enter pattern data. With the dateTimeConverter you need to get into the properties sheet and enter a pattern with no pre-derfined patterns to select from. It would be nice if all converter components have the same behavior of prompting you with a dialogue window with a dropDownList with pattern possibilities for date time formats. ERROR MESSAGES ---------------------- None. STEPS TO DUPLICATE ------------------------- Just compare the different behavior between numberConverter and dateTimeConverter components. WORKAROUNDS ------------------- Fish around in documentation for date time patterns. Description (Entry 2): Here's an example using numberConverter: 1) Drop a static text 2) Drop a Number converter - a nice dialog to set properties opens. vs. a dateTime Converter 1) Drop a static text 2) Drop a dateTimeConverter - no dialog opens, property sheet reset to show the dateTimeConverter properties Workaround: Any workaround found by the tester is in the Description field.