Re: XForms: overwrite mode for fl_input?

Robert S. Mallozzi (mallors@crazyhorse.msfc.nasa.gov)
Sat, 7 Mar 1998 10:06:46 -0600 (CST)

# To subscribers of the xforms list from "Robert S. Mallozzi" <mallors@crazyhorse.msfc.nasa.gov> :

On 6 Mar, keith tang wrote:
> # To subscribers of the xforms list from keith tang <tang@pcpros.net> :
>
> Does anybody know if an input box can be put in an overwrite mode?
>
> I would like to be able to place the cursor at the beginning of
> existing text and have the new characters overwrite existing characters.
>
> I am aware of "fl_set_input_cursorpos(FL_OBJECT *ob, int xpos, int
> ypos)"
>
> I'm looking for something like:
>
> fl_set_input_mode(obj, FL_OVER_WRITE);
>

Set the input string with fl_set_input(), then use
fl_set_input_selected_range() to cause the input
to be selected. Then when you type into the input
field, it will overwrite the current string.

Check the manual under "Input Class" for more details.

-bob

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Robert S. Mallozzi
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