Text field options

A text field allows users to enter unformatted text, such as sentences, names, numbers, date and time.

Option	Description
Default	The default alphanumeric data that initially appears on the device panel.
Mode	Select the list type: Simple — The field will be displayed as a simple text box. ReadOnly — The user cannot edit the field. Masked — The text in the field will be masked. Hidden — The field will not be visible on the control panel.
Maximum Characters	Specifies the maximum number of characters that may be entered in the field. The default maximum length is 32767.
Type	The suggested list type that will be presented to the user. None — No suggestion list. List — Users can select from a list of values. Search — Allows users to enter a search string that matches values. Users can enter an exact string to match a particular value, use the * wildcard character to return all values containing a substring, or leave the value blank to return all values.
Encryption	Specifies whether AutoStore encrypts field values: None — AutoStore stores field values as plain text. Protected — AutoStore encrypts field values. The values do not appear as plain text in Status Monitor or when saved in files. When accessed as RRTs, the values can be decrypted and used by all AutoStore components. Restricted — AutoStore encrypts field values. When accessed as RRTs, the values cannot be decrypted and used by all AutoStore components. They are only available for use by specific components.
Raise Search Even	Select this check box to raise an even when a search is performed.
Button Size	Specifies the size of the suggestion list or search button. Large Medium Small
Button Name	Specifies the name of the suggestion list or search button.
Prepopulated Values	Provides space to enter suggested values. Type in the Prepopulated Values column to enter or replace a value in the list. The search is not case-sensitive.