Textbox

A Textbox is used to input a single line of text.

In order to add a Textbox, drag the shape from the Form Toolbox onto the Form and drop it at the desired location.

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Figure 1. Example Textbox

Properties

In addition to the General Element Properties, this element utilizes the following properties:

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Input Parameters

Hint

A hint for the user, what to input. Hints are usually shown as tooltips if the user moves the mouse over the element or as error message if the user inputs invalid data

Required

Specify, if the input is required or not. A form may only be submitted if all required inputs have been made

VariableName

The name of the variable, where the input will be stored in or where the preset value will be taken from

Verify

An input verification, which will control the input. You may specify:

None

No input verification

Integer

Only integer values may be specified

Float

Only floating-point numbers may be specified

Currency

Only a currency may be specified

Email

Only an Email address may be specified

MaxSize

The maximum number of characters which may be entered

Action

You may specify an expression which will be executed, if the user presses return in the Textbox

OnDrop

You may specify an expression which will be executed, if the user drops text into the Textbox