How can I parse descriptive text to a DateTime object?

Question

Are there any existing libraries in existence that will parse a datetime from a plaintext phrase? I'm looking for something similar to Remember The Milk or Outlook, where the user can enter "next tuesday at 6pm" or "tonight at 7" and the library can spit out {4/28/2009 18:00:00} or {4/25/2009 19:00:00}. I'm considering writing my own, but I'd rather use/contribute to something already in existence.

Answer 1

I think you should use a "tool" -> date / time picker for example in this case. But if it exists for .net it would be nice :)

good luck :)

Answer 2

Datejs is an open-source JavaScript Date Library that does what you're asking for: http://www.datejs.com/

It's not .NET, but it is Open Source.