system.gui.passwordBox

Description

Pops up a special input box that uses a password field, so the text isn't echoed back in clear-text to the user. Returns the text they entered, or None if they canceled the dialog box.

Syntax

system.gui. passwordBox( message [, title] [, echoChar] )

  • Parameters

String message - The message for the password prompt.

String title - A title for the password prompt. [optional]

String echoChar - A custom echo character. Defaults to: * [optional]

  • Returns

String - The password that was entered, or None if the prompt was canceled.

  • Scope

Client

Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This example would prompt a user for a password before opening the 'Admin' Screen.
password = system.gui.passwordBox("Please enter the password.")
if password == "open sesame":
system.nav.openWindow("Admin")