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Working with InputText

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NickV
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Re: Working with InputText

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jsmorley wrote:That is not what I am saying though. You can't really have an action on a CommandN line that does something to a meter that is just instantly going to be replaced / overlaid by the actual input field. You will never see it.

What I am suggesting is something like:. . .
I'm sorry, I created confusion by asking two different sets of questions at once. My latter questions were about the "border" around the input box. I think I've solved those, though (mostly). The code you posted will be very helpful when I return to the MeterInputLabel.

Thank you once more. I've never done much with code before, except some work with VBA in Access. I don't even know what this code is called— but it's fun to learn.

What does "Accurate text=1" mean?
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Re: Working with InputText

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Yeah, Rainmeter can be addictive...
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jsmorley wrote:Yeah, Rainmeter can be addictive...
Yes, literally.

What does "Accurate text=1" mean?
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NickV wrote: Yes, literally.

What does "Accurate text=1" mean?
http://docs.rainmeter.net/manual/skins/rainmeter-section#AccurateText

I recommend you just always use it in every skin... The only reason it is not the default is for backwards compatibility reasons for older skins.
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Re: Working with InputText

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thank you.

in this code, is there a way to create IF/THEN statements, comparable to those used in VBA?
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NickV wrote:thank you.

in this code, is there a way to create IF/THEN statements, comparable to those used in VBA?
Not as such, but there are ways to take different actions based on the values of measures. It varies and depends on the situation. In general, it is dangerous to even think about Rainmeter as a programming language like VBA. It's a different kind of animal. You might want to look at:

http://docs.rainmeter.net/manual-beta/measures/general-options/ifactions

http://docs.rainmeter.net/manual-beta/measures/general-options/ifconditions

http://docs.rainmeter.net/manual-beta/measures/general-options/ifmatchactions

Anyway, you might want to start a new thread in "Help: Rainmeter Skins", as we are drifting away from the point of this thread.
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okay, good. thanks once more
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Is here any way to save typed text even when the focus is dismissed?
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Active Colors wrote:Is here any way to save typed text even when the focus is dismissed?
No, there is not. The text you are typing does not exist in the context of Rainmeter until you hit Enter.
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Re: Working with InputText

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Hi there!
Is there a method to limit the number of characters? I should say there is a 2 digit input field, and i don't want to let write in more than 99?
Or even trickier, if it is possible, then i liked to limit to 59 :) (minutes)