Archived:Comma character used as decimal point symbol instead of point character in some locales on S60 3rd Edition (Known Issue)
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Devices(s): SW version(s)
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Platform(s): S60 3rd Edition
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Created: User:Technical writer 2
(25 Jun 2007)
Last edited: hamishwillee
(07 Sep 2012)
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Overview
When TextField.DECIMAL is used to enter numbers, the comma character is used on some devices/language variants as the decimal point symbol instead of the point character.
Description
When the user enters numbers to a textField.DECIMAL-type textfield, some locales use the comma as the decimal pointer instead of the point. This can cause some confusion if it is not taken into consideration when writing applications.
How to reproduce
Insert a text field of decimal type, enter a number, and try adding a decimal point.
Solution
If "hardcoded" numbers are also used in, for example, calculations, they must use point instead of comma – otherwise an exception will be thrown.
