[BNM] Flash text variables issue

[Paul Booth]

I'd use the trim function on the text, then check for an empty string.

Cheers,

Paul.


On 14/11/06, Robert Stevens <robs_here at btinternet.com> wrote:
>
> Morning All,
>
> Here's my Flash problem.
>
> I have a flash form that has 5 txt fields. A 'submit'
> button Mc checks that all fields have been filled in
> before the movie can go forward.
>
> This all works perfectly fine by checking that the txt
> field vars are == "null" or "undefined". But I have
> discovered an issue...
> If I type into one of the fields and then remove the
> text using the backspace or delete key and leave it
> blank - it then fails to be recognised as "null" or
> "undefined". I've checked the output window and what
> seems to be occuring is some sort of white space.
> Have looked into a KeyPress work around but to no
> avail, yet.
> Has anybody come across this issue?
>
> If I can't solve it - it may be that as a workaround I
> will need to check for the presence of at least 2
> characters in the text fields. If so, can anyoine
> advise on how I could do this?
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Rob
>
>
>
>
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