The number of characters entered into a Text Box control can now be set.
The Character Limit property limits the number of characters that can be entered in the Text Box. If set to 0 (zero), any number of characters can be entered.
Property Type: Static
Default Value: 0
Ensure the property is a static property (It will display the gray orb alongside the property name)
The default value of the static property can be changed by typing the required value directly into the property field.
Character Limit Property Value (static) | Result | Notes |
---|---|---|
0 | Will allow any number of characters to be entered. | |
50 | Will allow 50 characters to be entered. |
A rule can also be built for this property by changing the type to dynamic.
See How To: Change A Static Property To A Dynamic Property.
Character Limit Property Value (Dynamic) | Result | Notes |
---|---|---|
IF( NoteReturn=True, 0, 50) | Will allow unlimited characters to be entered when the Note control equals TRUE, otherwise the characters entered will be limited to 50. |
The Text Box control can now be set to be Read Only. This allows interaction with the control (for instance when scroll bars are required) without the content being edited.
The Read Only property prevents the text from being edited but still allows text selection and scrolling.
Property Type: Static
Default Value: False
Ensure the property is a static property (It will display the gray orb alongside the property name)
The default value of the static property can be changed by selecting the required value directly from the property field.
Read Only Property Value (static) | Result | Notes |
---|---|---|
True | Will allow interaction with the control without content being edited. | |
False | Will allow interaction with the control and allow content to be entered. |
A rule can also be built for this property by changing the type to dynamic.
See How To: Change A Static Property To A Dynamic Property.
Read Only Property Value (Dynamic) | Result | Notes |
---|---|---|
IF( NoteReturn=True, True, False) | Will make the control Read Only when the Note control equals TRUE, otherwise the control will allow data to be entered. |
See Also
Welcome to DriveWorks Pro 11 -What's New
Value set in Form Designer. Static properties can be made Dynamic by double clicking the gray radio button.
Value set in Form Designer. Static properties can be made Dynamic by double clicking the gray radio button.