Valid values in varoables (TEB's)

[mhhwn]

Hi,

i have a advanced function that validates user inputs inside different TEB's.

The right value at one of the TEB's should be "060" and if its typed in right, a icon should be displayed. Problem is that the value will not validate correctly. I have a few more TEB's were the right values start with "0" (016, 0500) and they are also not validated correctly. Does Captivate variables misinterpret the "0" infront of numbers?

[Lilybiri]

The way numeric values are treated in Captivate can be weird indeed, since you cannot define the type of the variable (number or string).

I cannot explain, but only offer a workaround which I always use in this case: put the correct number in a snother user variable and use that one in the condition. Probably switching to JS would be a better solution, but I am bit lazy...

[mhhwn]

I've tried it and it didn't work, but i've chosen "60" as value now and if i type in "060" it is displayed as correct. Think i can work with that.

It seems that Captivate totally ignores the first zero. I also have a TEB with the right value "000", if the TEB is empty it is displayed as correct aswell.

[Lilybiri]

Hmmm, that works for me. How did you set up the action?

[dan561]

Lilybiri is correct - you would need to use JS to validate any number starting with a zero, or any number with a decimal point and ending with a zero (e.g., 6.50).