Return in entry fields

[Jim Ault]

Click the 'Tab on Return' check box in the inspector palette.
Should do the trick.

Jim Ault
Las Vegas


On 12/8/06 12:55 PM, "Charles Szasz" <cszasz at mac.com> wrote:

> I have the following script in fields where the user enter data. The
> script allows only two digits to be entered into fields. This works
> great with the user using the Tab key to move to the next field after
> data is entered. However, if the user enters two numbers and presses
> the Return key, the numbers are pushed aside in the entry field and
> you cannot see the numbers and the enter does not advance to the next
> field.
> 
> How can I allow entry of two numbers using the Tab and Return key?
> 
> ON keyDown whichKey
>    IF whichKey is a number THEN
>      IF the selection is not empty THEN delete the selection
>      IF the length of me < 2 THEN
>        pass keyDown
>      ELSE
>        beep -- or something to indicate longer number is prohibited
>      END IF
>    END IF
> END keyDown
>