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Bug

The ArcGIS Viewer for Flex v 3.1 incorrectly displays the error "The input contains invalid characters" if minus signs (-) are entered into numeric fields when editing attributes with the editor widget.

Last Published: August 25, 2014 No Product Found
Bug ID Number NIM089617
SubmittedMarch 8, 2013
Last ModifiedApril 2, 2025
Applies toNo Product Found
Version found3.1
Program languageFlex
Version Fixed3.2
StatusFixed

Additional Information

No error is shown although when typing in minus sign the box is highlighted red until number is typed

Workaround

This appears to be an invalid error message, and negative values are actutally accepted by the editor widget.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM089617

Software:

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