Mask ( theText )

Replace text characters with asterisks

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Matt Wills - Show more from this author
Virtual Vermont
http://www.virtualvermont.com/FMP/

Sample input:

Mask ( theText )

Sample output:

********
(where theText = "password")

Function definition: (Copy & paste into FileMaker's Edit Custom Function window)

/* Mask ( theText ) */

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
Returns a string of asterisks the same length as input text.
As is, it will handle a string 64 of characters. If you need something longer, add more asterisks to the initial value of ast.
--------------------------------------------------------------*/

Let ( [

ast = "****************************************************************"

] ;

Left ( ast ; Length ( theText ) ) 

)

Replaces a text string with a string of asterisks of the same length.

Use to mask value in a displayed text field, similar to the Use Password Character Input Field option in the Show Custom Dialog Script Step.

Use this only for display, such as in a custom dialog; the actual text should exist elsewhere.

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Mask ( theText )

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