DriveWorks Pro 22

Hide Characters

Hide Characters

The Hide Characters property will mask the data being entered into the control.

Property Type:Static

Default Value: False

Hierarchical Reference: ControlName.HideCharacters

To Change the Default Value

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 one of the following methods:

• Using the Drop Down.
1. Click in the property for the control to be changed
2. Click the drop down list at the end of the property value field
3. Select the value to use (from True or False)
   
• Double clicking the current value.
1. Click in the property for the control to be changed
2. Double click on the current value for the property. The value will change to the other available option.

Examples

Hide Characters Property Value (static)	Result	Notes
True	Will mask any characters entered into the text box	The value can be selected by clicking the drop down that accompanies the property.
False	Will display the characters exactly as entered into the text box	The value can be selected by clicking the drop down that accompanies the property.

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.