{"id":6439,"date":"2018-04-05T20:13:43","date_gmt":"2018-04-05T20:13:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alt2.minisoft.com\/support\/?p=6439"},"modified":"2020-07-02T10:33:27","modified_gmt":"2020-07-02T17:33:27","slug":"input-fields","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/c002.minisoft.com\/support\/input-fields\/","title":{"rendered":"Input Fields"},"content":{"rendered":"

Input fields are commonly used for forms fill-in, such as with revisable PDFs, or with activeFORMz<\/a>. Available input field types include:<\/p>\n

♦ Check Box<\/a>
\n♦ Combo Box<\/a>
\n♦ List Box<\/a>
\n♦ Push Button<\/a>
\n♦ Radio Group<\/a>
\n♦ Text Area<\/a>
\n♦ Text Box<\/a>
\n♦ State Button<\/a>
\n♦ Selection Button<\/a>
\n♦ File upload Button<\/a>
\n♦ Signature<\/a>
\n♦ Hidden Field<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/a>Check Box<\/strong>
\nGeneral Tab<\/strong><\/em>
\nName
\nInput data field name.<\/p>\n

Width
\nText box width in decipoints.<\/p>\n

Height
\nText box height in decipoints.<\/p>\n

Opaque
\nIf set, the control will have an opaque background the color of the \u201cBackground Color\u201d property, otherwise, the control will be transparent.<\/p>\n

Background Color
\nText box background color.<\/p>\n

Enabled
\n(Default checked) When unchecked, the text box input field will become shaded.<\/p>\n

Advanced
\nInclude in tab order
\n(Default checked) If kept checked, this option will include the text box in a tab order determined by the order the fields are defined in the project file.<\/p>\n

Event Enabled
\n(Default unchecked) If checked, the field is enabled for the creation of change-based rules.<\/p>\n

Tip Text
\nInclude a text tip when the mouse scrolls over the text box input field.<\/p>\n

Vertical Alignment
\nOptions include baseline, top, middle, and bottom.<\/p>\n

Options Tab<\/strong><\/em>
\nLabel
\nThe text that will be displayed next to the check box.<\/p>\n

Initial State
\nIndicates whether the check box is to appear checked or unchecked.<\/p>\n

<\/a>ComboBox<\/strong>
\nGeneral Tab<\/strong><\/em>
\nName
\nInput data field name.<\/p>\n

Width
\nText box width in decipoints.<\/p>\n

Height
\nText box height in decipoints.<\/p>\n

Opaque
\nIf set, the control will have an opaque background the color of the \u201cBackground Color\u201d property, otherwise, the control will be transparent.<\/p>\n

Background Color
\nText box background color.<\/p>\n

Enabled
\n(Default checked) When unchecked the text box input field will become shaded.<\/p>\n

Include in tab order
\nCheck this option if you would like to include the text box in a tab order determined by the order the fields are defined in the project file.<\/p>\n

Event Enabled
\n(Default unchecked) If checked, the field is enabled for the creation of change-based rules.<\/p>\n

Tip Text
\nInclude a text tip when the mouse scroll over the text box input field.<\/p>\n

Vertical Alignment
\nOptions include baseline, top, middle, and bottom.<\/p>\n

Data Tab<\/strong><\/em>
\nValues
\nList of data items that can be selected from a drop-down list.<\/p>\n

Value
\nThe text that will initially be displayed in the combo box field.<\/p>\n

Options Tab
\nEditable
\nEnables the user to enter a value into the combo box field to perform a search. Note that options must be in alphabetical order.<\/p>\n

Auto Popup
\nDisplays the list of values to choose from in the combo box. Note that options must be in alphabetical order.<\/p>\n

Input Length
\nLimits the number of characters displayed in the combo box after an item has been selected.<\/p>\n

List Size
\nLimits the number of items displayed in the combo box.<\/p>\n

Auto tab when full
\nOnce the combo box has reached the specified limits, an auto tab to the next item will be issued.<\/p>\n

Select on focus
\nCauses the text in the field to be selected (highlighted) when a field gets the focus.<\/p>\n

<\/a>ListBox<\/strong>
\nGeneral Tab<\/strong><\/em>
\nName
\nInput data field name.<\/p>\n

Width
\nText box width in decipoints.<\/p>\n

Height
\nText box height in decipoints.<\/p>\n

Opaque
\nIf set, the control will have an opaque background the color of the “Background Color” property, otherwise, the control will be transparent.<\/p>\n

Background Color
\nText box background color.<\/p>\n

Enable
\n(Default checked) When unchecked the text box input field will become shaded.<\/p>\n

Include in tab order
\nCheck this option to include the text box in a tab order determined by the order the fields are defined in the project file.<\/p>\n

Event Enabled
\n(Default unchecked) If checked, the field is enabled for the creation of change-based rules.<\/p>\n

Tip Text
\nInclude a text tip when the mouse scroll over the text box input field.<\/p>\n

Vertical Alignment
\nOptions include baseline, top, middle, and bottom.<\/p>\n

Data Tab<\/em><\/strong>
\nChoices
\nList of items by which the user can select from.<\/p>\n

Single Selection
\nCheck box permitting the selection of only one item from the list of choices.<\/p>\n

Values
\nData placed in document corresponding to the user selected index(es). Note, if there are no items in \u201cValues\u201d then the items in \u201cChoices\u201d is used.<\/p>\n

Value
\nAllows one to specify the initial selection(s) of the ListBox field.<\/p>\n

Max Output Lines
\nSet the number of line the value of the input field will take when in .efd format and used as a data file.<\/p>\n

<\/a>PushButton<\/strong>
\nGeneral Tab<\/em><\/strong>
\nName
\nInput data field name.<\/p>\n

Width
\nText box width in decipoints.<\/p>\n

Height
\nText box height in decipoints.<\/p>\n

Opaque
\nIf set, the control will have an opaque background the color of the \u201cBackground Color\u201d property, otherwise, the control will be transparent.<\/p>\n

Background Color
\nText box background color.<\/p>\n

Enable
\n(Default checked) When unchecked the text box input field will become shaded.<\/p>\n

Include in tab order
\nCheck this option to include the text box in a tab order determined by the order the fields are defined in the project file.<\/p>\n

Event Enabled
\n(Default unchecked) If checked, the field is enabled for the creation of change-based rules.<\/p>\n

Tip Text
\nInclude a text tip when the mouse scroll over the text box input field.<\/p>\n

Vertical Alignment
\nOptions include baseline, top, middle, and bottom.<\/p>\n

Options Tab<\/strong><\/em>
\nLabel
\nInformation displayed in the input field.<\/p>\n

Alignment
\nOption to align the label fields (left, right, or center).<\/p>\n

Mnemonic key
\nValue associated with a drop down list of pre-defined instructions.<\/p>\n

<\/a>RadioGroup<\/strong>
\nGeneral Tab<\/strong><\/em>
\nName
\nInput data field name.<\/p>\n

Width
\nText box width in decipoints.<\/p>\n

Height
\nText box height in decipoints.<\/p>\n

Opaque
\nIf set, the control will have an opaque background the color of the \u201cBackground Color\u201d property, otherwise, the control will be transparent.<\/p>\n

Background Color
\nText box background color.<\/p>\n

Enable
\n(Default checked) When unchecked the text box input field will become shaded.<\/p>\n

Include in tab order
\nCheck this option to include the text box in a tab order determined by the order the fields are defined in the project file.<\/p>\n

Event Enabled
\n(Default unchecked) If checked, the field is enabled for the creation of change-based rules.<\/p>\n

Tip Text
\nInclude a text tip when the mouse scroll over the text box input field.<\/p>\n

Vertical Alignment
\nOptions include baseline, top, middle, and bottom.<\/p>\n

Data Tab<\/strong><\/em>
\nLabels
\nList of data items by which the user can select from.<\/p>\n

Values
\nRepresentation of the data items corresponding to the choice(s) selected.<\/p>\n

Value
\nSelect a value from the Value list that will be the default selected item.<\/p>\n

Orientation
\nDisplays choices vertically or horizontally across the form.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Text Area<\/strong>
\nGeneral Tab<\/em><\/strong>
\nName
\nInput data field name.<\/p>\n

Width
\nText box width in decipoints.<\/p>\n

Height
\nText box height in decipoints.<\/p>\n

Opaque
\nIf set, the control will have an opaque background the color of the \u201cBackground Color\u201d property, otherwise, the control will be transparent.<\/p>\n

Background Color
\nText box background color.<\/p>\n

Enable
\n(Default checked) When unchecked the text box input field will become shaded.<\/p>\n

Include in tab order
\nCheck this option to include the text box in a tab order determined by the order the fields are defined in the project file.<\/p>\n

Event Enabled
\n(Default unchecked) If checked, the field is enabled for the creation of change-based rules.<\/p>\n

Tip Text
\nInclude a text tip when the mouse scroll over the text box input field.<\/p>\n

Vertical Alignment
\nOptions include baseline, top, middle, and bottom.<\/p>\n

Data Tab<\/em><\/strong>
\nValue
\nText can be entered in this field which will be displayed when the form is first opened.<\/p>\n

Select on focus
\nCauses the text in the field to be selected (highlighted) when a field gets the focus.<\/p>\n

Display with border
\nIncludes a border around the input field.<\/p>\n

Max. Output Line
\nSet the number of lines the value of the input field will take when in .efd format and used as a data file.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Text Box<\/strong>
\nGeneral Tab<\/strong><\/em>
\nName
\nInput data field name.<\/p>\n

Width
\nText box width in decipoints.<\/p>\n

Height
\nText box height in decipoints.<\/p>\n

Opaque
\nIf set, the control will have an opaque background the color of the \u201cBackground Color\u201d property, otherwise, the control will be transparent.<\/p>\n

Background Color
\nText box background color.<\/p>\n

Enable
\n(Default checked) When unchecked the text box input field will become shaded.<\/p>\n

Include in tab order
\nCheck this option to include the text box in a tab order determined by the order the fields are defined in the project file.<\/p>\n

Event Enabled
\n(Default unchecked) If checked, the field is enabled for the creation of change-based rules.<\/p>\n

Tip Text
\nInclude a text tip when the mouse scroll over the text box input field.<\/p>\n

Vertical Alignment
\nOptions include baseline, top, middle, and bottom.<\/p>\n

Options Tab<\/em><\/strong>
\nValue
\nEnter a value that will appear in the input field when it is viewed in eReader.<\/p>\n

Input Length
\nCharacter length of the input field text box.<\/p>\n

Mode
\n(Default Normal) Options available are:
\nNormal – Allows you to enter any character into the value field when a eFORMz document file is produced.
\nSecure – Characters entered into the text box will appear as asterisks (****).
\nDisplay Only – Displays only the value entered in the Value field.<\/p>\n

Auto Tab when full
\nWhen a TextBox is full with the number of characters specified in the Input Length field an auto tab will be issued to the next input field.<\/p>\n

Select on Focus
\nCauses the text in the field to be selected (highlighted) when a field gets the focus.<\/p>\n

Display with Border
\nIncludes a border around the text box fields.<\/p>\n

<\/a>State Button<\/strong>
\nGeneral Tab<\/strong><\/em>
\nName
\nInput data field name.<\/p>\n

Width
\nText box width in decipoints.<\/p>\n

Height
\nText box height in decipoints.<\/p>\n

Opaque
\nIf set, the control will have an opaque background the color of the \u201cBackground Color\u201d property, otherwise, the control will be transparent.<\/p>\n

Background Color
\nText box background color.<\/p>\n

Enable
\n(Default checked) When unchecked the text box input field will become shaded.<\/p>\n

Include in tab order
\nCheck this option to include the text box in a tab order determined by the order the fields are defined in the project file.<\/p>\n

Event Enabled
\n(Default unchecked) If checked, the field is enabled for the creation of change-based rules.<\/p>\n

Tip Text
\nInclude a text tip when the mouse scroll over the text box input field.<\/p>\n

Vertical Alignment
\nOptions include baseline, top, middle, and bottom.<\/p>\n

Options Tab<\/strong><\/em>
\nSelected Label
\nThe text that will be displayed as the selected label.<\/p>\n

Unselected Label
\nThe text that will be displayed as the unselected label.<\/p>\n

Get Labels from URL
\n(Default unchecked) When checked, retrieves labels from a URL.<\/p>\n

Initial State
\nIndicates whether the check box is to appear checked or unchecked.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Selection Button<\/strong>
\nGeneral Tab<\/strong><\/em>
\nName
\nInput data field name.<\/p>\n

Width
\nText box width in decipoints.<\/p>\n

Height
\nText box height in decipoints.<\/p>\n

Opaque
\nIf set, the control will have an opaque background the color of the \u201cBackground Color\u201d property, otherwise, the control will be transparent.<\/p>\n

Background Color
\nText box background color.<\/p>\n

Enable
\n(Default checked) When unchecked the text box input field will become shaded.<\/p>\n

Include in tab order
\nCheck this option to include the text box in a tab order determined by the order the fields are defined in the project file.<\/p>\n

Event Enabled
\n(Default unchecked) If checked, the field is enabled for the creation of change-based rules.<\/p>\n

Tip Text
\nInclude a text tip when the mouse scroll over the text box input field.<\/p>\n

Vertical Alignment
\nOptions include baseline, top, middle, and bottom.<\/p>\n

Options Tab<\/em><\/strong>
\nSelected Label
\nThe text that will be displayed as the selected label.<\/p>\n

Unselected Label
\nThe text that will be displayed as the unselected label.<\/p>\n

Get Labels from URL
\n(Default unchecked) When checked, retrieves labels from a URL.<\/p>\n

Initial State
\nIndicates whether the check box is to appear checked or unchecked.<\/p>\n

Select Value
\nThe visible value for the label.<\/p>\n

Value
\nThe value for the label.<\/p>\n

<\/a>File upload Button<\/strong>
\nGeneral Tab<\/strong><\/em>
\nName
\nInput data field name.<\/p>\n

Variable
\nDrop-down menu to select a variable value.<\/p>\n

Width
\nText box width in decipoints.<\/p>\n

Height
\nText box height in decipoints.<\/p>\n

Opaque
\nIf set, the control will have an opaque background the color of the \u201cBackground Color\u201d property, otherwise, the control will be transparent.<\/p>\n

Background Color
\nText box background color.<\/p>\n

Enable
\n(Default checked) When unchecked the text box input field will become shaded.<\/p>\n

Include in tab order
\nCheck this option to include the text box in a tab order determined by the order the fields are defined in the project file.<\/p>\n

Tip Text
\nInclude a text tip when the mouse scroll over the text box input field.<\/p>\n

Vertical Alignment
\nOptions include baseline, top, middle, and bottom.<\/p>\n

Options Tab<\/strong><\/em>
\nFile Types
\nEnter a constant value or select a variable value containing the accepted file types.<\/p>\n

Alignment
\nOption to align the label fields (left, right, or center).<\/p>\n

Mnemonic key
\nValue associated with a drop down list of pre-defined instructions.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Signature Button<\/strong>
\nGeneral Tab<\/strong><\/em>
\nName
\nInput data field name.<\/p>\n

Variable
\nDrop-down menu to select a variable value.<\/p>\n

Width
\nText box width in decipoints.<\/p>\n

Height
\nText box height in decipoints.<\/p>\n

Opaque
\nIf set, the control will have an opaque background the color of the \u201cBackground Color\u201d property, otherwise, the control will be transparent.<\/p>\n

Background Color
\nText box background color.<\/p>\n

Enable
\n(Default checked) When unchecked the text box input field will become shaded.<\/p>\n

Include in tab order
\nCheck this option to include the text box in a tab order determined by the order the fields are defined in the project file.<\/p>\n

Event Enabled
\n(Default unchecked) If checked, the field is enabled for the creation of change-based rules.<\/p>\n

Tip Text
\nInclude a text tip when the mouse scroll over the text box input field.<\/p>\n

Vertical Alignment
\nOptions include baseline, top, middle, and bottom.<\/p>\n

Options Tab<\/strong><\/em>
\nDisplay with border
\n(Default checked) When checked, a border is added around the signature field.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Hidden Field<\/strong>
\nGeneral Tab<\/strong><\/em>
\nName
\nInput data field name.<\/p>\n

Width
\nText box width in decipoints.<\/p>\n

Height
\nText box height in decipoints.<\/p>\n

Opaque
\nIf set, the control will have an opaque background the color of the \u201cBackground Color\u201d property, otherwise, the control will be transparent.<\/p>\n

Background Color
\nText box background color.<\/p>\n

Enable
\n(Default checked) When unchecked the text box input field will become shaded.<\/p>\n

Include in tab order
\nCheck this option to include the text box in a tab order determined by the order the fields are defined in the project file.<\/p>\n

Event Enabled
\n(Default unchecked) If checked, the field is enabled for the creation of change-based rules.<\/p>\n

Tip Text
\nInclude a text tip when the mouse scroll over the text box input field.<\/p>\n

Vertical Alignment
\nOptions include baseline, top, middle, and bottom.<\/p>\n

Options Tab<\/strong><\/em>
\nValue
\nSelect a value from the Value list that will be the default selected item.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Input fields are commonly used for forms fill-in, such as with revisable PDFs, or with activeFORMz. Available input field types include: ♦ Check Box ♦ Combo Box ♦ List Box ♦ Push Button ♦ Radio Group ♦ Text Area ♦ Text Box ♦ State Button ♦ Selection Button ♦ File upload Button ♦ Signature ♦ […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":75,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[73,3],"tags":[396,390],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c002.minisoft.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6439"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c002.minisoft.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c002.minisoft.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c002.minisoft.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/75"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c002.minisoft.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6439"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/c002.minisoft.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6439\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8205,"href":"https:\/\/c002.minisoft.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6439\/revisions\/8205"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c002.minisoft.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6439"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c002.minisoft.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6439"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c002.minisoft.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6439"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}