An Edit Box object is a field for single-line user input. (For multiple-line input, use a MultiEdit Box.) The input could be used in a variety of ways. One of the most common implementations is to specify the value for a setpoint command; for example, to enter a maintenance date.
An Edit Box can also be used to display text. If desired, set the object’s ReadOnly property to 1 - Yes to prohibit editing.
Using the object’s CaseOrPassword property, the text can be converted to all lowercase, all uppercase, or password masked, which is displayed as asterisks (*). Any checks for text type (valid characters) or valid data ranges must be scripted.
Script is required for an action to occur when using an Edit Box object. See Scripting in CygNet Studio for examples.
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Edit Box Tool - Properties, Events, and Methods