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EditMasks currently doesn't work with dbSwing components.

--Wendy
JBuilder QA

Robert D. Morse <rmorse@home.com> wrote in message
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> Okay, since there was no reply, can someone at least send me a pointer
> where to look for the answer?
>
> Robert D. Morse wrote:
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> > Using JBuilder 3.0:
> >
> > It doesn't appear that dbSwing components pay attention to the
> > edit/display masks defined in the data columns.  Is this true?  For
> > example:
> > 1. An edit/display mask of "99999" will allow ANY character to be
> > entered (Alphas and numerics)
> > 2. A simple zip code mask like "00000{\'-'9999}" will take an input
> > string of "123456789" and change it to "12345-789".  It seems like the
> > '-' character placeholder occupies an actual position in the field.
> >
> > Is there a workaround?  I also need masks for social security and phone
> > numbers.  Any help would be appreciated.
> >
> > Why not use the JBCL controls?  They look and behave differently than
> > Swing/dbSwing controls.  They also require 2 tab keys to post and
> > navigate to the next control.
> >
> > -robert.
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