Rockwell Automation 2708-NAG Application Generation Software - Manual (Page 16)

Chapter 3
Using Application Generator
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The F4 – READ ALPHA creates a field which will allow entry of all
displayable characters.
The F5 – SPECIAL OPTIONS which can be selected for reading fields
are:
Figure 3.5
AG Field Attributes Menu
AUTOEXIT: When the operator has entered as many characters as are
in the field, then the read is completed. ‘Autoexit’ is added to the
Keyboard read statement.
DON’T CLEAR: Prevents the field from being cleared on the first
character typed (see default). ‘No Clear’ is added to the Keyboard read
statement.
DEFAULT: The previous value of the variable is shown instead of
displaying a blank field. ‘Default’ is added to the Keyboard read
statement.
ZERO FILL: Numeric field is right justified with zeros. ‘Zerofill’ is
added to the Keyboard read statement.
PASSWORD: ***‘s are shown instead of the characters typed.
‘Secure’ is added to the Keyboard read statement.
If the F6 – ACCEPT LASER INPUT ALSO is selected then the laser is
included in the read statement.
Note: Range checks and other edit checks do not apply to this option.