GetTextLength Method

8.7C, PLBCMP GUI Only

The GetTextLength method retrieves the raw character count from an EDITTEXT, EDITNUMBER, or RICHEDITTEXT object. The method uses the following format:

Where:

label

Optional. A Program Execution Label.

object

Required. An EDITTEXT, EDITNUMBER or RICHEDITTEXT object that is accessed.

return

Optional. A Numeric Variable that indicates the character count.

Flags Affected: EOS, OVER, ZERO

Note the following:

1. If the value returned is zero, the ZERO condition flag is set.

2. The OVER and EOS Condition Flags are always cleared.

See Also: Method Syntax, EDITTEXT Methods, EDITNUMBER Methods, RICHEDITTEXT Methods