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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:

> 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.