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SftMask/OCX 7.0

Masked edit control

Masked, numeric, date and time input with a popup calendar, popup calculator, spin buttons and autocomplete, in one ActiveX control that replaces a number of specialized data entry controls.

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  • 32-bit and 64-bit
  • No MFC or other DLLs required
  • Royalty-free
  • 1 year of support included

Not just a masked edit control.

If you have ever used a masked edit control, this control is for you. SftMask/OCX can replace a number of specialized data entry controls, such as date/time pickers, IP address and file name entry, and offers features you simply won't find in any other masked edit control.

It includes both 32-bit and 64-bit controls for a seamless transition to pure 64-bit applications, for managed .NET (C#, VB.NET) applications and C++/MFC applications.

Dates and times Currency Numbers Telephone numbers IP addresses File names Passwords Autocomplete

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Date and time input

Use the system's default date and time formats or specify your own, with a built-in popup calendar.

  • User-definable first day of week and optional week numbers
  • An event to highlight specific dates, plus minimum and maximum dates
  • Values retrieved and set as Date, Time or Text

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Numeric input

Numeric data input with formatting options and user-definable digits and fractions.

  • Popup calculator for intermediate calculations using +, -, * and /
  • Integer input with optional spin buttons
  • User-defined minimum and maximum range

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Masked input

Predefined place holders and user-definable character ranges, and one input mask can mix date, time, numeric input, mask and literals.

  • No prompt character needed: input fields can use an underlined font
  • Tab key can move between fields within the control
  • Auto-advance to the next control when input is valid

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Autocomplete and validation

Autocomplete and suggest with complete application control, for strings or files and directories, and built-in error images with tooltips for errors and warnings.

  • Built-in caption that simplifies alignment and reduces the number of controls
  • Optional data-bound mode using ActiveX Data Objects (ADO)
  • Date/time, currency and numeric formatting functions

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A better single-line edit control

It even doubles as a regular edit control, with insert and overtype mode, a feature sorely missed in other edit controls.

  • OLE drag & drop with drop target display
  • Application-defined selection with control over the caret location
  • Auto-sizing height so text is never clipped, and user-definable colors

Samples

One control, many kinds of input.

Mask: "| $^C-,8.2" Numeric Input

Currency input (with spin buttons)

Mask: "$^3(0,100) \%"

Numeric input (with spin buttons)

Telephone Number

Telephone number, mask ([m1-9]##) ###-#### Ext. 99999

Date Time

Date and time using the $D and $T masks

Password

Password

Popup Calculator

Popup calculator: typing +, -, * or / invokes it and overlays the input field

Date/Time in one Control

Date and time in the same control (or limited to just the date or just the time)

Autocomplete

Autocomplete

Requirements and distribution

Languages

  • Managed .NET (C#, VB.NET) applications
  • C++/MFC applications
  • Other ActiveX containers

Platforms

  • 32-bit and 64-bit controls
  • UNICODE support
  • Windows Themes support

Built on

  • ATL, with no MFC DLLs or other DLLs required
  • COMCTL32.DLL may be required for the popup calendar
  • Not based on the Windows Edit control class
  • Dual interfaces throughout for optimum performance

Distribution

  • Redistributable files ship royalty-free with your application
  • Run-time use under the license agreement

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Every license includes a full year of support subscription: free product support, new major and minor releases, hotfixes and updates.

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$2,550one license number

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$4,575one license number

One license number covering 25 developers on your team.

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Classic Versions

If you need an older version of this product, the following are available as a Classic Version bundle. Classic Version bundles include one older version and the current version. Older versions are not available individually and are no longer supported.

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