2 Visual Components Manuals

Introduction to Visual Components 2.3
Properties
Input field properties are set under the various tabs of the Properties dialog box. Field properties can be
displayed by double−clicking on the input field in the editor and are automatically shown after a new field is
inserted.
Available settings are described respectively on their own pages. The following list provides an outline of the
possible settings (tabs), as well as references to detailed information.
Parameter
Colors
Passwords
Completion
Basic parameters of input fields such as position, size, connected variable, and status are defined
under this tab. Settings under this tab have to be adjusted for all input fields created.
Settings under this tab can be used to specify user−defined color settings and to connect process
variables for controlling colors. This is very useful for color displays, but can also be used for
black/white displays.
Sets the number of password levels as well as their accompanying passwords. These settings are
usually adjusted for each created field.
Notification setting using input in the field. This can be used to check the input value in the
application or trigger other actions. For example, picture elements can be shown or hidden using
their Status variables.
These settings are optional.
3.2.2.3.1 Password Input Field − Properties: Parameter
Provides the settings for the password input field.
3.2.2.3.1.1 Image
Format
Contains various settings for formatting the field on the screen.
Number of characters Specifies the number of characters which should be displayed.
Possible Settings 1 to 10 characters (passwords can be a maximum of 10 characters
long)
The field must be able to fit in the picture with its set size and font.
3.2.2.3 Password Input Field − Reference 53