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Numeric pop-up keypad keys

Use the keys on an external keyboard or keypad (where equivalent keys exist) in place of any of the buttons in the numeric pop-up keypad.

Keys

Descriptions

Decimal

The decimal button (.) on the pop-up keypad is visible only if the decimal point type is Implicit. If the decimal button is visible, you can also use the decimal key on an external keyboard or keypad.

Minus

Press the minus button (-) on the pop-up keypad or the minus key on an external keyboard or keypad to toggle the value between positive and negative.

Escape

To close the pop-up keypad without writing the value to the Value connection, press the ESC button on the pop-up keypad or the Esc key on an external keyboard or keypad.

Backspace

To delete the right-most digit, press Backspace symbol on the pop-up keypad or external keyboard or keypad. Hold the button down to delete multiple digits. If there are no digits left, the minus sign, if any, is removed.

Enter

Press Enter symbol on the pop-up keypad or on an external keyboard or keypad to write the value to the Value connection.

Delete

Press the Delete key on an external keyboard or keypad to clear the scratchpad.

Tip:

  • If the graphic display is changed remotely before the operator has pressed the Enter button in the pop-up keypad, the keypad closes without writing out a value.
  • If the computer’s resolution is smaller than 124 pixels wide by 240 pixels high, the pop-up keypad cannot open.

See also

How the numeric pop-ups work at run time

How values are calculated

Causes of run-time errors for the numeric pop-ups