Text Area Field

The Text Area field allows a user to enter large blocks of text in a field. The data entered in the TextArea will display in OIPA screens and in Activity Results. A character limit can be specified using the <Length> element. There is no minimum or maximum validation for length.

There are some restrictions imposed on these fields. TextArea fields cannot be used as criteria fields in a search. They are also not supported within the <Table> element. The Inquiry screen requires special consideration as well. The field entry section of an Inquiry screen does not support the new data type. However, the new data type is supported in the results section when it displays fields as opposed to a data grid.

Multifield rules support the use of TextArea fields.

Text Area Field option in Palette Window

Text Area Field option in Palette

Define the TextArea Field

Drag and drop the TextArea field from the Palette window onto the Fields Pane. The Field Properties window will open, which provides the means for configuring the field. Enter the field information such as field name, display name, etc., by clicking in the field and typing the information. All field elements are supported, with the exception of masks. There is no restriction to the <Action> element or its attributes and events may be triggered from changes to a TextArea field.

Refer to the Large Text Prototype for a complete explanation of the configuration required to support the use of large amounts of text on screens in OIPA.

Important   If spawning to a TextArea datatype in the To Spawn field, it is recommended that only TextArea and Big Text datatypes are used in the From Spawn field.
     
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