DataPool User Guide
Version 2.13 | Published November 30, 2018 ©
DataKeyText
DataKeyText allows entering text to a container with text geometry using the keyboard. It allows defining actions to be taken as soon as the data arrives. In order for the data to arrive, the container must be in focus. The container is in focus when it is selected using the mouse.
Unique Parameters
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Click To Focus: Specifies whether the container is always in focus or just when the mouse selects it.
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On Focus: Defines what to do when the container has focus. There are three options: First, nothing happens (no effect). Second, a Viz Action is invoked, or third, a DataPool Action is executed. DataPool Action is a series of commands in the same format as entered in the DataPool plugin.
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On Defocus: Defines what to do when the container loses focus. There are three options: First, nothing happens (no effect). Second, a Viz Action is invoked, or third, a DataPool Action is executed. DataPool Action is a series of commands in the same format as entered in the DataPool plugin.
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On Enter: Defines what to do when the container is in focus and the Carriage Return or Enter button is clicked. There are three options: First, nothing happens (no effect). Second, a Viz Action is invoked. Third, a DataPool Action is executed, or fourth, the new line is started in the text.
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Defocus on Enter: Removes container focus when a Carriage Return or Enter button is pressed and the On Defocus action is invoked.
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On Change: An action that is invoked every time a character is entered to the container. The options are No Effect, Viz Action or DataPool Action.