title: Date entry using Selenium IDE
body: <p>I am working on automating a web application using IDE. I am stuck at date entry. Upon entering date through automated script (typing the date instead of picking from calendar), the calendar pop-up appears and does not close after proceeding to another areas of application. I have around 6 date entries in one screen and all the calendars appear open while script runs which looks odd. Now, when the script is stopped, and when I click anywhere on screen, the entered dates get wiped out and text-box appears blank. This is preventing script to proceed to further screens throwing validation messages for dates. However, when I enter the dates manually and proceed to other areas, the calendar pop-ups get closed and dates are saved in the text box.</p>
  
  <p>Note: Picking the date instead of typing does not work as well as it requires many clicks to scroll to get months and years, particularly if past dates are to be chosen.</p>
  
  <p>How can I proceed with dates getting saved and calendar pop-up closed after every date entry.</p>
  
  <p>Thanks.</p>