Hardware manual
Impact Reference Guide Text Display
4-97 Datalogic Automation Inc.
Special Characters
Some special characters will not display on a control unless they are entered along with special "control"
characters in the control’s property. These control characters are used extensively in web page (HTML) cod-
ing. Some common characters, along with the control character string to enter in the control property, are
listed in the table below.
Width The control’s width.
ToolTip Text Text displayed when the cursor is held over the control in Run mode.
Transparent If True, the control’s background is transparent.
Vertical Alignment Sets the number’s vertical justification: Top, Center, or Bottom
Visible If True, the control is visible.
Method Name What it does
Disable Disables the control; it cannot be used
Enable Enables the control so it can be used
Hide Makes the control invisible
Show Makes the control visible
Event Name When it happens
Text Changed When the control’s displayed text changes
Special Character Meaning Control Character String to Enter
< less than <
> greater than >
© copyright ©
® registered
trademark
®
° degree °
± plus or minus ±
µ micro µ
≠ not equal ≠
• bullet •
™ trademark ™
Property Name What it is