Documentation: Validation String D
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» Validation String D
Validation String D
Use
Provides masking of contents of icons. Usually used in password icons.
Notes
When the system alphabet is UTF8 this validation command accepts multi-byte characters.
Syntax
Dchar |
Displays all typed characters using the character specified by char |
Special characters must be preceded with a \ character. |
Examples
D* |
Contents of the icon is displayed as a series of * characters |
D- |
Contents of the icon is displayed as a series of – characters |
