XML Element: leftDigits

Specifies the maximum number of digits allowed to the left of the decimal point in a field that accepts a number. For example, if leftDigits is set to 4, users can enter the number 12.3 or 1234.56, but not 12345.67. This element applies only to metric-entry and local entry parents that are set to use a type of number.

Parent elements

type

Child elements

N/A

Format

<wd:type base="number"/>
   <wd:leftDigits value="6"/>
</wd:type>

Attributes

Attribute Description

value

Contains a positive, whole integer.

Example

<wd:metric-entry
   title="Total Materials"
   name="TotMatrCost"
   metricName="TMC">
      <wd:type base="number">
         <wd:leftDigits value="5"/>
      </wd:type>
</wd:metric-entry>