Non functional alpha numeric pad.

The numeral portion of my alpha numeric pad stopped inputting. Only the numerals don't work other symbols are still functioning. Older iMac Intel, Bluetooth keyboard.

Move this file to the trash can and then reboot and see if the problem is solved. If so remember to delete the test user account. In Lion the library folder is hidden. You have to go to Finder, press and hold the option key and click on Go and then go down to Library. Once in Library click preferences and the move com.apple.keyboardtype.plist to the trash.
Library/Preferences/com.apple.keyboardtype.plist

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Removing non-alpha-numeric characters from a string

How can I remove all non-alpha-numeric characters from a string? (i.e. only alpha-numerics should remain in the string).

Or even without a loop ?
Extract from the help for the Search and Replace String function :
Right-click the Search and Replace String function and select Regular Expression from the shortcut menu to configure the function for advanced regular expression searches and partial match substitution in the replacement string.
Extract from the for the advanced search options :
[a-zA-Z0-9] matches any lowercase or uppercase letter or any digit. You also can use a character class to match any character not in a given set by adding a caret (^) to the beginning of the class. For example [^a-zA-Z0-9] matches any character that is not a lowercase or uppercase letter and also not a digit.
Message Edité par JB le 05-06-2008 01:49 PM
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Removing Non-numeric characters from Alpha-numeric string

Hi,
I have one column in which i have Alpha-numeric data like
COLUMN X
+91 (876) 098 6789
1-567-987-7655
so on.
I want to remove Non-numeric characters from above (space,'(',')',+,........)
i want to write something generic (suppose some function to which i pass the column)
thanks in advance,
Mandip

This variation uses the like operators pattern recognition to remove non alphanumeric characters. It also
keeps decimals.
Code Snippet
CREATE FUNCTION dbo.RemoveChars(@Str varchar(1000))
RETURNS VARCHAR(1000)
BEGIN
declare @NewStr varchar(1000),
@i int
set @i = 1
set @NewStr = ''
while @i <= len(@str)
begin
--grab digits or (| in regex) decimal
if substring(@str,@i,1) like '%[0-9|.]%'
begin
set @NewStr = @NewStr + substring(@str,@i,1)
end
else
begin
set @NewStr = @NewStr
end
set @i = @i + 1
end
RETURN Rtrim(Ltrim(@NewStr))
END
GO
Code to validate:
Code Snippet
declare @t table(
TestStr varchar(100)
insert into @t values ('+91 (8.76) \098 6789');
insert into @t values ('1-567-987-7655');
select dbo.RemoveChars(TestStr)
from @t

Gists Created with non alpha numeric characters

Hi,
I am using Gists in my APEX application. When I upload a word document that contains tables and charts, I get a really long unmeaningful gist for that document.
For example, I get this gist (5x longer):
PROJECT MINT ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— PROJECT MINT ———————————————————————————————————————— ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— PROJECT MINT ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
How can I only return or create gists that are alpha numeric?
Thanks,
jnguyen

There might be another option that I'm not aware of, but this might just do the trick for you (I don't have a live Oracle connection available to me at this moment so I couldn't test it, you might need to debug it):
select * from tablename where 0 <> length(replace(translate(lower(columnname),'abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz1234567890',' '),' ',''));
What it does is it takes the string from the column, converts all letters and digits into spaces, removes the spaces and compares the length with 0. If the string contains 'strange' characters, they will not get removed and thus turnup a length greater than 0. Pittfalls:
1) Make sure the number of spaces in the second argument of the translate is equal to the number of characters in the first argument.
2) This doesn't make use of indexes...
HTH,
Lennert

Why are alpha/numeric keys inoperative on aluminum apple wireless keyboard

This is a follow on to previous topic that i answered.
I was able to get my wireless keyboard partially operational.
It is paired and only partially functionall
• Alpha numeric keys do not work
• Delete Key (backward) and fn-Delete (forward) work
• Arrow keys work
• Function keys and
• Mouse keys are working 8 (up), k (down), u (left), o (right), 7 (up diagonal left), l (down diagonal right), j (down diagonal left, 9 (up diagonal right). i is the mouse click.
i am leaving this up for the benefit of other Wireless Keyboard users.
THE APPARENT PROBLEM IS IN THE UNIVERSAL ACCESS PREFERENCES.
I just hit Opt key five times and now the Wireless Keyboard is working very well. The mouse keys are now normal keys for Alpha Numerics. Note i am typing 8, k, u, o, 7, l, j, 9, i. . Now do Opt five times.
(typed on my USB keyboard) There is a alarm sound when the change over occurs. Now the Alpha Numerics are inoperative and the mouse keys work. Remember that the wireless keyboard does not have a number pad. Therefore; when mouse keys are activated the above alphanumeric keys take the place of number pad 8, 2. 4. 6, 7, 3, 1, 9, and 5.
Now back to the wireless keyboard. From top to bottom, left to right lower case keys:
zxcvbnm,./ asdfghjkl;', qwertyuiop[]\ `1234567890-=
From top to bottom, left to UPPER CASE keys:
ZXCVBNM,./ ASDFGHJKL:" QWERTYUIOP{}| ~!@#$%^&*()_+
So i answered my question and leave it for your benefit. One other comment:
When i first set up the keyboard and spent half a day yesterday thinking i was getting nowhere because the green ON light was out. Chalk that up to what i consider poor documentation which didn't describe normal operating conditions.
It isn't supposed to light except during initial setup when it flashes. The caps lock key lights when it is pressed SO THAT IS A GOOD INDICATION THE KEYBOARD IS ACTIVE.
Regards: The General

General, you are a genius. This happened to me just last week. I racked my brain trying to figure it out. Apple Care had no idea and recommended I exchange my keyboard for a new one, which I did. The problem still persisted. I tried deleting my bluetooth plist and using a USB keyboard which resulted in disaster when I used the number pad and suddenly my mouse no longer worked.
I scoured the literature looking for some sort of key-lock function and found zip. Apple Care told me to take in the entire CPU. Unsatisfied with that, I researched further and found your thread. I told Apple Care they need to tell Apple to make a note of this in their literature!
Thanks again!

TS3276 I need feedback for the following issue. When I send email from this 27 inch iMac, the computer adds a string of characters in vertical column that represents the QWERTY key board, all alpha numeric characters are included. Yahoo mail, issue only o

Restating my issue / question...
When I send email from this iMac, there is a string of characters assigned. The characters are all the "alpha numeric" characters on the QWERTY key board. This only occurs when email is sent from this iMac. The issue does not manifest when using any other lap top or computer.
Hence, I have ruled out the issue is a yahoo mail matter.
Again, I can access the Yahoo mail account form multiple devices and send email without unintended assignment of character strings, but when I send wmail using this iMac, the issue happens everytime.
Characters are stacked verticaly in a column. It looks as if all characters (except function keys) are included in the string.
Any ideas?
GMc

Please read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a diagnostic test. It won’t solve your problem. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
Third-party system modifications are a common cause of usability problems. By a “system modification,” I mean software that affects the operation of other software — potentially for the worse. The following procedure will help identify which such modifications you've installed. Don’t be alarmed by the complexity of these instructions — they’re easy to carry out and won’t change anything on your Mac.
These steps are to be taken while booted in “normal” mode, not in safe mode. If you’re now running in safe mode, reboot as usual before continuing.
Below are instructions to enter some UNIX shell commands. The commands are harmless, but they must be entered exactly as given in order to work. If you have doubts about the safety of the procedure suggested here, search this site for other discussions in which it’s been followed without any report of ill effects.
Some of the commands will line-wrap or scroll in your browser, but each one is really just a single line, all of which must be selected. You can accomplish this easily by triple-clicking anywhere in the line. The whole line will highlight, and you can then copy it. The headings “Step 1” and so on are not part of the commands.
Note: If you have more than one user account, Step 2 must be taken as an administrator. Ordinarily that would be the user created automatically when you booted the system for the first time. The other steps should be taken as the user who has the problem, if different. Most personal Macs have only one user, and in that case this paragraph doesn’t apply.
Launch the Terminal application in any of the following ways:
☞ Enter the first few letters of its name into a Spotlight search. Select it in the results (it should be at the top.)
☞ In the Finder, select Go ▹ Utilities from the menu bar, or press the key combination shift-command-U. The application is in the folder that opens.
☞ Open LaunchPad. Click Utilities, then Terminal in the icon grid.
When you launch Terminal, a text window will open with a line already in it, ending either in a dollar sign (“$”) or a percent sign (“%”). If you get the percent sign, enter “sh” and press return. You should then get a new line ending in a dollar sign.
Step 1
Triple-click the line of text below to select it:
kextstat -kl | awk '!/com\.apple/{printf "%s %s\n", $6, $7}' | open -f -a TextEdit
Copy the selected text to the Clipboard by pressing the key combination command-C. Then click anywhere in the Terminal window and paste (command-V). A TextEdit window will open with the output of the command. Post the contents of that window, if any — the text, please, not a screenshot. You can then close the TextEdit window. The title of the window doesn't matter, and you don't need to post that. No typing is involved in this step.
Step 2
Repeat with this line:
{ sudo launchctl list | sed 1d | awk '!/0x|com\.(apple|openssh|vix)|org\.(amav|apac|cups|isc|ntp|postf|x)/{print $3}'; sudo defaults read com.apple.loginwindow LoginHook; } | open -f -a TextEdit
This time you'll be prompted for your login password, which you do have to type. Nothing will be displayed when you type it. Type it carefully and then press return. You may get a one-time warning to be careful. Heed that warning, but don't post it. If you see a message that your username "is not in the sudoers file," then you're not logged in as an administrator.
Note: If you don’t have a login password, you’ll need to set one before taking this step. If that’s not possible, skip to the next step.
Step 3
launchctl list | sed 1d | awk '!/0x|com\.apple|org\.(x|openbsd)/{print $3}' | open -f -a TextEdit
Step 4
ls -1A /e*/mach* {,/}L*/{Ad,Compon,Ex,Fram,In,Keyb,La,Mail/Bu,P*P,Priv,Qu,Scripti,Servi,Spo,Sta}* L*/Fonts 2> /dev/null | open -f -a TextEdit
Important: If you formerly synchronized with a MobileMe account, your me.com email address may appear in the output of the above command. If so, anonymize it before posting.
Step 5
osascript -e 'tell application "System Events" to get name of every login item' | open -f -a TextEdit
Remember, steps 1-5 are all copy-and-paste — no typing, except your password. Also remember to post the output.
You can then quit Terminal.

Validation on alpha numeric

Hi all,
Can anyone help me getting validation on not allowing special character on field. I need just alpha numeric to be entered in the field. I have a field with datatype varchar2, which is allowing user to add special chars also. Please let me know the validation which i can apply on that item to restrict user to not add special chars. Seek help. thanks in advance
regards

Hi
you can use javascript for this, use this function and change the ascii values according to your need
function number_chk(e) { //only numbers
var k;
document.all ? k = e.keyCode : k = e.which;
return ((k > 47 && k < 58) || (k < 96 && k > 123) || k == 8);
This function is allowing only the Numbers to be entered in the field.
Call this function from your textfield's HTML form element attributes like this:
onkeypress = "return number_chk(event)"

Problem in the isNumeric rule in the Alpha Numeric Rule Library

The rule isNumeric present in AlphaNumericLibrary is an out of box rule.
I have found that this rule returns '0' for all types of inputs (numeric/alphanumeric/alphabetic).
On further investigation I found that the "append" does not work and is just returning a null. I have pasted below a snapshot of the output of the append function.
<append name='splitList'>
     <substr>
       <ref>testStr</ref> --> abc123def
       <ref>counter</ref> --> 8
       <i>1</i> --> 1
     </substr> --> f
   </append> --> null
I have also pasted a snapshot of the final result I got while testing the rule.
Configurator> rule "Alpha Numeric Rules:isNumeric" testStr 23456789 0
Configurator> rule "Alpha Numeric Rules:isNumeric" testStr abcdefgh
0
Configurator> rule "Alpha Numeric Rules:isNumeric" testStr abc123def 0 Can anybody please help me in this case?

The problem is in the StripNonAlphaNumeric Rule I believe. Instead of doing a <substr>, do a <get> of the current index on charList to produce the correct behavior.

How to display 'Alpha numeric values' in lower character?

Hi,
We have 'Alpha numeric value' in one column and i need to display alphabets in lower character.
I tried but throwing error.
SQL> select * from a439487.ora_dev_inventory;
HOST_NM HA INV_DT
SMMK94 - 21-AUG-08
SQL> select to_lower(HOST_NM) from a439487.ora_dev_inventory;
select to_lower(HOST_NM) from a439487.ora_dev_inventory
ERROR at line 1:
ORA-00904: "TO_LOWER": invalid identifier
I want 'HOST_NM' to be displayed in lower value.
I need o/p like 'smmk94'.
Any idea?

Where did you find the TO_LOWER function? Can you
show us?I would guess it was just an assumption based on the fact we have to_char, to_date, to_number...
;)

Numeric-pad 0 key-command behavior

This isn't explicitly mentioned in the manual, but I reckon my numeric pad 0 key should function as a stop | rewind-to-top key-command. Now, my problem is:
- it doesn't;
- this function can't be assigned from the key-command window.
NB: I use a French keyboard...
Q1: am I missing something?
Q2: what work-around would you suggest?
Q3: how can I define a key as a sequence of commands?

A key cannot be assigned as a sequence of key commands within Logic, and there isn't a command for exactly the function you want. However, here's a neatly-grouped bunch of key commands that can offer you the functionality you want:
1. Assign numeric keypad ENTER to key command "play"
2. Assign numeric keypad 0 to "stop"
3. Assign numeric keypad "." to "•go to position"
I think this combination of keys will give you the most flexibility. It would be a piece of cake to get your sequence to start from bar 1 (or any other bar for that matter):
hit 0
hit .
hit 1
hit ENTER
That key sequence would take a fraction of a second to execute.
The zero and/or the "." will function as normal for numerical entry! After a value is entered, they will invoke the various key commands you've assigned.
There are numerous other Global key commands available that might better serve you, but the above is my suggestion.
As far as your using a French keyboard, this should, theoretically, make no difference as to whether or not key commands work. Having said that, there are many bugs associated with the Key Commands window, and some key combinations won't work, and F14 and F15 by themselves won't work for anything. But you shouldn't have any problem using the numeric keypad to work.
If you're having trouble getting key commands to work by "key label", try programming them by "key position" instead.

Removing alpha numeric characters

Hi,
Can anybody please tell me how can I remove the alpha numeric characters, inluding spaces from a column value.
Thanks in advance

Thanks for the help. But this extracts the alpha
numeric characters and and print those. What I need
is i want all those column values without these alpha
numeric characters.You said...
Can anybody please tell me
how can I remove the alpha numeric characters, inluding spaces from a column value.So I showed you to to remove alpha numeric characters and spaces from a column value.
So I think you need to be clear in your requirements.
Do you want all rows where there are values that only have alpha numerics in them i.e. don't show the rows that have non-alpha numeric or spaces in a particular value?
or
Do you want all rows, but you want to strip out non alpha-numerics and spaces from particular values?
Perhaps if you give an example of your data and what you expect the result to be that may give us a better idea, because what I gave you as a solution was correct for the requirement you specified.

Keynote dissolves non-functional

I have a long, long list of broken actions and missing functions with this 'new' version of Keynote.
However, to keep it as brief as possible:
In Mavericks, Keynote previews dissolves fine. On play they are non-functional. Completely and utterly broken;
Delays of 0.5 sec on preview turn into 10 seconds on play;
Audio is now out of sequence;
I have been a Keynote evangelist over Powerpoint since the first iteration. Taught many people to use it well. But right now, this version is not a professional product, barely an anateur product, since it has thelook and feel of an Alpha release.
So my question: how can I go back to Keynote '09?

Thanks.... I read that a while back. However, six months is a long time to be without a professional tool such as this. I cannot imagine what the programmers were thinking as they sent this out for beta testing. There is no way this was a considered release. It had to have been rushed. And badly.
For example: Build markers appear to be missing; 'ready to advance' cannot be found; and the 'customise presenter display' isn't there; even the 'open existing presentation' button, on app launch is gone. Seriously?
Since I wrote my earlier post, I've tested 6.0.1 further. It also apparently freezes [and requires a force quit] when you attempt to update from an older version and resave.
The release of a redesigned Keynote for Mavericks with this level of non-functionality is problematic at best and shockingly bad from Apple. I use this application a lot. A lot. And I think this is the worst update/redesign release I can ever remember from Apple.... and they've released some stinkers.
And they're going to take up to SIX months to fix this shambles? Good grief!! What a mess.

Check numbers in alpha numeric string

Hi All
Is there any direct command or function module which will find numbers in alpha numeric string or it will check that the string contains only numbers ?
Regards
Yogesh

hi,
data: fvalue(4) type c,
      nvalue(4) type n.
fvalue = 'ABC1'.
nvalue = fvalue.
if fvalue cn nvalue .
message i000(zz) with 'fvalue contains not Only numbers'.
else.
message i000(zz) with 'fvalue containsOnly numbers'.
endif.
Regards,
Sailaja.

USB Numeric Pad doesn't seem to work in "Screen Sharing" app.

I have a MacBook Pro running Mountain Lion. Recently, purchased a new Targus AKP10AP USB Numeric Pad however, it doesn't seem to work in "Screen Sharing" app but seems to work fine in other apps. Screen\ Sharing.app doesn't seem to be able to recognise the numpad. If I connect a regular usb keyboard all seems to work fine - just the numpad doesn't seem to be recognized.

First and foremost, XP SP2 is EOL on security updates. If possible I would strongly recommend Windows 7 instead.
When you install XP, or Windows, fully upgrade first, then add Apple drivers, get it working fine. They say that 15 minutes is enough time to compromise a default XP install, and used as a "honey pot" to test what malware is circulating.
I don't know about McAfee (I guess Google must) but for now or next time, try with just MS Security Essentials, free and gets high marks, it works.
There are probably a lot of things to learn on a daily basis.
But make sure what you install is current and compatible. And have backups and restore points so you can go back to earlier stable system state.
And yes seems like the Windows partition or OS is not functional.

Sorting of alpha numeric characters in a column`

Hi All,
I have a column which has alpha numeric characters like 1A, 12B, 14D, 12CC ...etc.
I need to sort this column in ascending as well as descending. The normal "sort by" does not work and the ASCII function return on the ascii value of the 1st character in the cell.
Can you please help me out?

Needed more sample data..
For provided data, ie if Number comes only at the beginning, you can ..
SQL> select c1
2 from t
3 order by to_number(translate(c1,translate(c1,'a0123456789','a'),' ')),c1;
C1
1A
12B
12CC
14D

Non functional alpha numeric pad.

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