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How do I read in a string from the teach pendant?
tacnurt
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I wish to have a text entry field on the pendant that is waiting for a user inputted string which is a maximum of 12 characters.
Based on what that string says (case statement) I will make decisions on what to do.
Based on what that string says (case statement) I will make decisions on what to do.
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Use UIAlphaEntry (see attached) - there are other UI commands (see RAPID Technical Reference manual)
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