How can I validate numeric values in a text field?

Hi
Once more I have a problem.
I have a field in which the user should enter 10 digits in the pattern 999999-9999. The field must only contain numeric data and must be exactly 10 characters. I have a validation script on the print button, that prevent printing if required fields are empty or not properly filled out.
I have tried two ways to work this out, and I'm not satisfied with any of them, as I can still print despite of validation scripts and warning messages.
1.
I set the field to numeric, limited to 11 characters.
Display pattern num{999999-9999}, edit pattern num{999999-9999} and validation pattern num{999999-9999}
Problems using this solution: When I type 11 digits in the field (ex.12345612345) I get a warning message and 12.345.612.
But when I type 9 digts (ex. 123456-123 or 123456123) I get no warning message and 000000-0000 or 012345-6123
If I type alphabetical characters (ex. 123456-abcd) I get no warning message and 000000-0000.
2.
I set the field to text field, limited to 11 characters.
Display pattern text{999999-9999}, edit pattern text{999999-9999} and validation pattern text{999999-9999}
Now when I type 11 digits in the field (ex.12345612345) I get no warning message and 12345612345.
When I type 9 digts (ex. 123456-123) I get no warning message and 123456-123
When I type 9 digts (ex. 123456123) I get a warning message and 123456123
If I type alphabetical characters (ex. 123456-abcd) I get a warning message and 123456-abcd.
It works slightly better as a text field, but I am not satisfied at all.
Has anyone a solution to this?
Additional I would also like the hyphen to emerge automatically when typing.
K

I just want to summarize my experience.
I found a related discussion here: http://forums.adobe.com/message/2513720#2513720.
Putting the pieces together I came up with this solution.
form1.subform.TextField1::exit - (JavaScript, client)
var
myRegex = /\d{6}\-\d{4}/;
var
singleDigits = [0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9]; // array for single digit check
if
(this.rawValue != null || this.rawValue != ''){ // only if the field has a value...
     if (!this.rawValue.match(myRegex)){ // and it doesnt match the pattern (i.e. 2 digits)
     this.rawValue
= ''; // clear the field
     xfa.host.setFocus(
this); // set focus back to the field
     xfa.host.messageBox('Error: Pattern Conflict. Please use the pattern 999999-9999.');
// enter any message you wish here
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