When configuring alphanumeric Keyword Type fields, you can specify the maximum number of characters for a field in the Max Length field. This value cannot exceed the maximum characters allowed for the Keyword Type.
Non-keyword multiline fields have a default value of 0, which means the characters are unlimited. If you want to set a character as limited, specify a value for the Max Length property.
If the field has masking configured, the number of characters is limited at the time of submission.
The Max Length option is not available for Check Box field configuration.
Masking can be configured by clicking the Configure Mask button. The Mask screen is displayed.
Masking can be toggled using the Static Mode / Mask Mode buttons. In addition, the entry mode can be changed by pressing Alt + s on the keyboard. In order to successfully configure masking for a field, you must toggle back and forth between Mask Mode and Static Mode to enter all of the necessary character placeholders in the proper format.
In Mask Mode, characters represent the type of data that is allowed to be entered in the Client. Character placeholders that are entered in Mask Mode are black during configuration.
The following key characters are used for masking in Mask Mode:
|
Key Character |
Usage |
|---|---|
|
A |
The expected character is alphabetic. |
|
X |
The expected character is alphanumeric. |
|
0 |
The expected character is numeric. |
|
9 |
The expected character is numeric with a possibility of a special symbol (+, -, ., *). |
In Static Mode, enter specific characters that will be used as a mask in the Client. The characters entered will be the exact characters displayed in the Client. Characters entered in Static Mode will display in blue during configuration.
Masking formats should match the mask format configured for the Keyword Type in the Configuration module.
The Mask option is not available for Check Box and Multiline Text Box configuration.
If you want to require that values entered adhere to the formatting and character requirements specified in the mask, select Full Field Entry Required.
When the Full Field Entry Required option is selected, spaces cannot be entered at the end of an alphanumeric field.
Click Finish when the mask is appropriately configured.