Grails - how to convert the text in an input field into a java date object using a taglib

Question

I am trying to design my own custom set of tags using grails and i am having problems converting my date text into a Date object using the grails taglib. I have only succeeded in rendering already existing dates into a chosen format, but when i try to change the date and save it again, i run into problems

Answer 1

Look at the parse method within Groovy Dates.

Answer 2

This question has already been answered several times. Search for "grails bind date" and you'll find several answers, such as this one.