The Topaz Delphi database (.dbf) library is also advertised as having really
good edit mask capabilities (compatible with the old DBase way of doing it).
It may be overkill in that it also has the database stuff added... They have
a specific point on their FAQ regarding this. See
http://www.softsci.com/topazfaq.htm#26
Xander
----- Original Message -----
From: Neven MacEwan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Multiple recipients of list delphi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, December 20, 1999 4:25 PM
Subject: Re: [DUG]: I've had it up to here with TEdit descendants
> Trevor
>
> Funny but I've just been contemplating the same thing
> What I'd like is an input masking system that handled money/dates/times
etc
>
> I've used the Softouch as a basis for one control (cause their calendar
> control didn't input times)
> Their code is quite nice and derives from TCustomEdit, supports 'popups'
and
> floats over grids!
>
> So if you come up with anything I'd be interested
>
> The best mask syntax i've seen is the Infopower 'PictureMask' which was
> based on the paradox 'PictureMask'
> but the rest of the stuff was relatively horrible once you got past the
> surface
> So if there was a CustomEdit based component that implememented a paradox
> mask (with good source)
> it would be somewhere to start
>
> Regards
> Neven
>
>
>
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