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Limit Characters in field

buzfar
in Calculation Engine (Define Fields)

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I am using FileMaker Pro 7. I have a database now for books. This dbf is used for catalog listings. I am needing to limit the # of characters in the field I have created for the description to 128 characters. Is there a way to do this?

Thank you

Allene

In the field options, select validation and validate by calculation:

Length( YourField < 129 )

PS: "Container Fields" is the wrong forum for this. No big deal, it's just you have a better chance of getting help if you use the appropriate category.

No need to use a calculation since there is a validation option that simply requires you to enter the maximum number of characters. Just open Define Database, double-click on the field, switch to the validation tab and locate the maximum characters option.

I meant to say that! Wow, even FileMaker 6 has that option. Now excuse me while I consume mass quantities of caffeine.

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