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Re: Dialog box with secure text entry?
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Re: Dialog box with secure text entry?


  • Subject: Re: Dialog box with secure text entry?
  • From: julifos <email@hidden>
  • Date: Fri, 07 Feb 2003 11:43:54 +0100

> Hi, List.
>
> I am working on a chunk of bigger script that will connect to a server with
> URL Access, and download a file to disk. (Mac OS 9.1 & AppleScript 1.8.3) The
> script below functions fine, but I am looking for a way for the user to enter
> his/her password "securely".
>
> Is there an easy way to get "text returned" of a "display dialog", but the
> user's input is invisible (half duplex) or blotted out (like, shows only
> bullets)?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> -Chris Nitz

There are several osaxen which can help you. Take a look at
http://www.osaxen.com/ for:
Ask Password, Dialog Director, Appearance, DialogLib, Password

Or a GUI capable app, such as Smile or FaceSpan.

Cheers.

JJ
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