OnChange() of a textInput doesn't work when enter alpha character when format is a number

[samuelJ]

Hi,

I have a Text Input object.  The "format" field is set to Number.  If I am in the Text Input and at any time I push a non numeric key, then I step out of the Text Input, the OnChange() function does not trigger.  The alpha character is not entered in the Text Input (As expected) but its like pushing the alpha character stops the OnChange() from triggering. 

Is this intended?  Is there a way around this?  Words of Wisdom?  Thanks.  

[mdevaney]

@samuelJ 

I was not able to replicate your situation.  My OnChange triggered perfectly after attempting to enter numbers into the Text Input.  My format was set to Number just like yours.

Are there any other details you can supply that would help me to make an identical app?  Some code perhaps?

What happens if you save and republish the app?

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[yashag2255]

Hi @samuelJ 

I think that this might be a caching issue. Can you try to logout of the browser, clear the cache and login again? You can also confirm the behavior in a different browser.

Hope this Helps!

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[samuelJ]

@mdevaney Sorry I think there was a miscommunication on my part.  If the text input is set to Numbers, you'll need to enter in numbers and characters.  For example the tring "123P" or "-4-".  On my side then it will not trigger the OnChange() if the text input is set to Numbers.  

[samuelJ]

@yashag2255 I tried on Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge.  All provided the same output 😞 

[mdevaney]

@samuelJ
Actually, I did try to do that... My GIF shows two tests:

#1 I entered 123456 into the field and OnChange was triggered. This was done to prove it was working for only numbers

#2 I tried to enter 123abcde but the letters won’t show due to the text input having a format property of number. Even though I entered non-numeric characters OnChange still triggers.

I am curious why your text input would allow you to input letters and special characters if the format is set to number...

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[samuelJ · Accepted solution]

@mdevaney I appreciate the help.  Sorry about that I didn't catch that you entered letters, it appeared and disappeared so quickly.  

So I think this is somewhat resolved.  Up to now I have only tried the app in Edit mode and never play mode.  If I use the app in Play mode it works as expected...

I will mark this as resolved, thanks again for the help.  

[mdevaney]

@samuelJ
Very weird that Edit and Play mode would behave differently in this case.

I’m glad you found a workaround. Best of luck in building your app!