Input Mask Ranges; Input Mask Next Field Characters; Input Mask Operations; Input Mask Literals - AMX NXD-500i Operation/Reference Manual

Input mask ranges

These ranges allow a user to specify the minimum and maximum numeric value for a field.
Only one range is allowed per field. Using a range implies a numeric entry ONLY.
Input Mask Ranges
Character
[
]
|
An example from the above table:

Input mask next field characters

These characters specify a list of characters that cause the keyboard to move the focus to the next field when pressed,
instead of inserting the text into the text area.
Input Mask Next Field Char
Character
{
}
An example from the above table:

Input mask operations

Input Mask Operators change the behavior of the field in the following way:
Input Mask Operators
Character
<
>
^

Input mask literals

To define a literal character, enter any character, other than those shown in the above table (including spaces, and
symbols). A back-slash ('\') causes the character that follows it to be displayed as the literal character. For example, \A is
displayed just as the letter A.
To define one of the following characters as a literal character, precede that character with a back-slash. Text entry
operation using Input Masks.
A keyboard entry using normal text entry is straightforward. However, once an input mask is applied, the behavior of the
keyboard needs to change to accommodate the input mask's requirement. When working with masks, any literal
characters in the mask will be "skipped" by any cursor movement, including cursor keys, backspace, and delete.
When operating with a mask, the mask should be displayed with placeholders. The "-" character should display where to
enter a character. The arrow keys will move between the "-" characters and allow them to be replaced. The text entry
code operates as if it is in the overwrite mode. If the cursor is positioned on a character already entered and you type in a
new (and valid) character, the new character replace the old character. Characters are not shifted.
When working with ranges specified by the [] mask, the keyboard allows entry of a number between the values listed in
the ranges. If a user enters a value that is larger than the maximum, the maximum number of right-most characters is
used to create a new, acceptable value.
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When data overflows from a numerical field, the overflow value is added to the previous field on the chain if the
overflow character was specified. In the above example, if the overflow flag was set, the first example will place the "1"
into the previous logical field and the second example will place "12" in the previous logical field.
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Meaning
Start range
End range
Range Separator
[0|255] This allows a user to enter a value from 0 to 255.
Meaning
Start Next Field List
End Next Field List
{.} or {:} or {.:} Tells the system to proceed to the next text area input box after a user hits any of these keys.
Meaning
Forces all characters to be converted to lowercase
Forces all characters to be converted to uppercase
Sets the overflow flag for this field
Example 1: If typing "125" into a field accepting 0-100, then the values displayed will be "1", "12", "25".
Example 2: If the max for the field was 20, then the values displayed will be "1", "12", "5".
Appendix A - Text Formatting Codes
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