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    restrict character input

    Is it possible to dis-allow a specific character to be entered while allowing all other characters?

    I don't care if it ignores the keypress or indicates that the character is not allow via a warning popup or??.

    Thanks.

    #2
    RE: restrict character input

    I'm not sure if a field rule mask will work, it might. Otherwise use the OnKey event.
    Peter
    AlphaBase Solutions, LLC

    [email protected]
    https://www.alphabasesolutions.com


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      #3
      RE: restrict character input

      The only issue with the OnKey event is that it applies to the whole form. If the restriction only applies to one field, you would probably have to write a script for the CanWrite field event. Something like this should work if you don't want the user to type the letter "L" or "l":

      IF atc( "L", a_field_value ) > 0
      ui_msg_box( "*** ERROR ***", "Can't do that...retype it." )
      cancel()
      END

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        #4
        RE: restrict character input

        Cal,

        You are correct that the OnKey event applies to the whole form (as does the OnTimer event), but that can easily circumvented. It is very easy to change the event code dynamically. In fact, both of these events should be done this way, as they both have very high overhead on system performance when not a null value.

        In the OnArrive for the field, I would put code similar to

        dim shared OnKey_orgcode as C
        OnKey_orgcode=parentform.event.OnKey
        parentform.event.OnKey="new code here as an expression"



        In the OnDepart for the field, the code would look like this,

        dim shared OnKey_orgcode as C
        parentform.event.OnKey=OnKey_orgcode


        Some people try to put a ton of code in the new code expression(which creates headaches trying to account for quotes, double quotes etc), however, I prefer to keep it simple, like 1 of the 2 below

        parentform.event.OnKey="OnKey_newcode_function_name()"

        or

        parentform.event.OnKey="script_play('OnKey_newcode_scipt_name')"

        Regards,

        Ira J. Perlow
        Computer Systems Design & Associates
        [email protected]
        Regards,

        Ira J. Perlow
        Computer Systems Design


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          #5
          RE: restrict character input

          Cal:

          With an OnKey event for a single field, you can help things along with a

          if this.active()=field_to_test then
          'code here
          else
          end
          end if

          helps keep the overhead down.

          Finian
          Finian

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            #6
            RE: restrict character input

            Finian

            While qualifing the code with what field is active will help, I think it's effect is trivial. I believe the major amount of overhead is whether the ONKEY event is active or not (in other words the code is set to null or not). Proof of this would be seen in the responsiveness of the keystrokes.

            Regards,

            Ira J. Perlow
            Computer Systems Design & Associates
            [email protected]
            Regards,

            Ira J. Perlow
            Computer Systems Design


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              #7
              RE: restrict character input

              Ira,
              your idea is fascinating, but I can barely grasp it. could you write a short script of some simple practical use.
              Cole Custom Programming - Terrell, Texas
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