Appendix A - Text Formatting Codes
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NXD-700i & NXT-CA7 7” Modero Touch Panels
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.
An example from the above table:
[0|255] This allows a user to enter a value from 0 to 255.
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.
An example from the above table:
{.} or {:} or {.:} Tells the system to proceed to the next text area input box after a user hits any of
these keys.
Input Mask Operations
Input Mask Operators change the behavior of the field in the following way:
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.
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".
Input Mask Ranges
Character Meaning
[ Start range
] End range
| Range Separator
Input Mask Next Field Char
Character Meaning
{ Start Next Field List
} End Next Field List
Input Mask Operators
Character Meaning
< Forces all characters to be converted to lowercase
> Forces all characters to be converted to uppercase
^ Sets the overflow flag for this field
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