COLCHARS message
Description
Set or retrieve the maximum number of characters for a column in an edit table control.
Applies To
Edit table.
Syntax
characters = Send_Message(controlID, "COLCHARS", columnno, newvalue)
Parameters
Parameters are as follows.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Columnno | Column position, beginning from 1. Use 0 to specify all columns. |
| Newvalue | If columnno > 0, COLCHARS indicates character limit for the column. If columnno is 0, passes an @FM-delimited array of column character limits to replace existing values. Pass null, to leave value intact. |
Return value
Maximum number of characters for the specified column(s) (if multiple columns, in an @FM-delimited array).