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Boolean true/false for String Control

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Hi All, 

 

Is there a simple way to determine if there are any characters populated into a string control?  For example, I would like to produce a boolean true if there are characters written in the string control, and false if the control is empty?

 

Thanks,

Nick

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Try negating the output of "Empty String Path Filename?" on the Comparison pallet.


"Should be" isn't "Is" -Jay
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Perfect, thanks!

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Also remember that string controls have a few more additional useful options such as "limit to single line" and "update value while typing".

 

By default, characters in a string control are not read by the code until the entry is finalized (clicking outside, hitting <enter> if set to "limit to single line", etc.).

 

If you set it to "update value while typing", you'll get a more instant response if programmed correctly.

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