String Properties dialog box

Use this dialog box to configure a field that allows users to enter unformatted text, such as sentences and names.

Option Description
Default value The default value that appears.
Maximum characters The maximum number of characters that a user can enter in the field.for the field. The default is 32.
Display width in characters The width of the field on the user interface.
Encryption Specifies whether AutoStore encrypts field values:
  • None — AutoStore stores field values as plain text.
  • Protected — AutoStore encrypts field values. The values do not appear as plain text in Status Monitor or when saved in files. When accessed as RRTs, the values can be decrypted and used by all AutoStore components.
  • Restricted — AutoStore encrypts field values. When accessed as RRTs, the values cannot be decrypted and used by all AutoStore components. They are only available for use by specific components.