<p:inputMask> Question / Suggestion

[burferd]

I'm trying to figure out a way to use the inputMask to handle a money field.
I need to be able to handle a variable number of digits followed by a decimal and 2 more digits - like 9999.99

My question is how can I make the number of digits in front of the decimal variable, so the user can enter 9.99 or 99999.99
I know you can make trailing values optional by using the question mark, is there a way to make leading values optional?
Maybe something like 000009.99 where the leading values are optional, but must be digits?

Thanks.

[SpecialAgent]

I have the same question. Would be nice if someone can answer this.

Thank you

[smithh032772]

I believe p:inputMask is using jQuery, so I searched google for jquery input mask currency, and wanted to suggest that you see the following which should help you out.

jQuery plugin for formatting inputs

Above URL references this: Masked Input Plugin

If you find an answer to your question, then please reply with your solutions, so it will be here for community for later reference.

[mpalitang]

I am having this same issue. I would like to be able to enter 9.99 or 999.99 for a dollar amount. I found that using "?999.99" as the Mask value, will allow both combinations. However, when the user types 9.99, the value is 999 in the input box. How can I force the typing of the decimal to jump to the decimal spot so that the user won't have to enter 009.99 (as most internet users won't type this).

[dilipagarwal]

Same [quote="mpalitang"] mpalitang[I am having this same issue. I would like to be able to enter 9.99 or 999.99 for a dollar amount. I found that using "?999.99" as the Mask value, will allow both combinations. However, when the user types 9.99, the value is 999 in the input box. How can I force the typing of the decimal to jump to the decimal spot so that the user won't have to enter 009.99 (as most internet users won't type this).]

Same Issueeee.... Any suggestion please

[tandraschko]

i always use pe:inputNumber for money fields.