Single Input Form

The single input form allows an operator to enter a single string/numeric value.

When a user enters a value, it is checked against the Format Mask input parameter and/or the High Limit and Low Limit input parameters. If the values match, then the form is ready to be submitted.

Inputs

The following table describes parameters for this form:

Important: A value must be entered in the Prompt field.
ParametersData TypeDescription
Default ValueStringSpecifies the initial value of the text field.
You can also update this value by writing to it within a Form activity.
Note: Any new value must meet parameter requirements, as defined in this table.
Format MaskStringSpecifies the mask for the text entered by the user, which is initially set to the default value.
Tip: For more information on applying masks, see the Mask Properties in the MSDN Library.
High LimitDoubleEnter the exclusive upper limit for a numeric value. Use this field if the data being retrieved is numerical and must fall within a range to advance the form.
Note: The value entered in the form must be up to the high limit value, not including the high limit value. For example, if the high limit is 100, the value cannot be higher than 99.
Limits VisibleBooleanIf True, the high and low limits display in the form when it is running.
Low LimitDoubleEnter the exclusive lower limit for a numeric value. Use this field if the data being retrieved is numerical and must fall within a range to advance the form.
Note: The value entered in the form must be above the low limit value, not including the low limit value. For example, if the low limit is 1, the value must be higher than 1.
PromptStringEnter text to inform an operator to perform an action.

Outputs

The following table describes parameters for this form:

ParametersData TypeDescription
Value as doubleDoubleReturns the value as type double.
Value as intInt32Displays the value text.
Value as StringStringDisplays the text for the value when the form is submitted.