How can I make a password field?

Using DesktopX Edit Control

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I am using the DesktopX Edit Control in a form. One form field is a password so I only want '*******' to show - not the actual characters. There doesn't seem to any property to set on the control to make this so. Any ideas?
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
It's a simple text edit control. Password formatting isn't available. I'd check out Thomassen's text box:

I haven't used any Textbox controls, but I made a DX Textbox object which features password masking.
http://thomthom.wincustomize.com/ViewSkin.aspx?SkinID=3947&LibID=3&comments=1

If your heart's set on using an ActiveX control. Then check out Microsoft Forms 2.0 TextBox control which has that as an option.

Here's another potential idea but, it's strickly form not functionality. Create your own font and use the asterick for each character. Then embed/attach the font as a custom file and reference the text for that control to use that font.

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top
Thanks for your reply. Because I need to use combos and checkboxes, I'd rather stick to the activeX route. As its gonna be a gadget, and has a proper install, I went for the custom font. Works beautifully. The Microsoft Forms TextBox was a little strange (no caret showing). Thank again.
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