check the first left digit of Edit Object

[alternatepower]

Hi,

A while back,I asked how I could fix an issue with Edit Object where a "0" must be place before a number less than 0. IE .3.

The answer was to check the first left digit to see if it is a "." and place "0" in front of it.

The problem is that I have no idea how to do this. I have used this forum to fix many glitches with my program over the years, but this issue is one few people complain about,but it drives me crazy.

My program has grown over the years from a simple DC to AC power inverter sizing program to one that includes solar, wind, and micro hydro sizing formulas.

Please visit my website and check it out. It is my hobby and a free download.

www.alternatepowercalculator.com

Thanks,

James Campanas

MMF2 Dev: Build 246

[MrMan]

To check for the ".", enter the condition of "campare to general values" under special object, then in the top box put

Left$( Edittext$( "Edit Box" ), 1 )

set the middle bit to "equal"

and the bottom box to

"."

Then the action, under the edit box select "set text", and put in the box "0" + select the expression under "retrive data from object", get text edit box.

so you have "0" + Edittext$( "Edit Box" )

I havent tried this i'm just going by what you said.

[Pixelthief]

Yep, the command:

Left$("string",#digits)

will take the leftmost # of digits
Likewise, there is a Right$() and Mid$() function

[alternatepower]

Thanks for the help!

[alternatepower]

So, I tried your advice and it works. However, the program will not allow me to finish inputting the field before it adds the "0" The cursor quickly positions itself on the far left. I type ".10" and it enters "10."

Thanks again.

[Fimbul]

Check the example I made for you:
http://www.clickteam.com/epicenter/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=166202