Graphics

Is there a way to set a limit on the number of characters in a text field?

I know there is a way to set the width, then the text will squish but not go wider than the set limit. However I would still like to limit the number of characters, so that we don't end up with really squeezed text.

Thanks!

Lorraine

You can do a script, in the OnSetText of your textobject like :

Text = Text.substring(0, X)

Where X is your limit.

#XPression

Thanks, that will come in handy. I wonder if that will limit how many characters that a person can type into the MOS plugin in the newsroom software.

#XPression

It won't prevent you from typing more characters than the limit, but it will prevent them from showing up in the graphic.

It will simply truncate your string.

#XPression

It would be best if there were a way to limit the number of characters when the person is typing it in the MOS plugin, rather than truncate it without their knowledge, once it gets to Xpression. Then they can make the choice to abbreviate words to make it fit within the field.

#XPression