What is visible length in SAP BC-DWB-TOO - Workbench Tools: Editors, Painters, Modelers?

SAP Term: visible length

• Component: BC-DWB-TOO

• Component Name: Workbench Tools: Editors, Painters, Modelers

• Description: Element attribute in Screen Painter. The visible length is the length of a screen element actually displayed on the screen. You set this attribute to a value if it differs from the defined length.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Visible length is a property of a field in the SAP Workbench Tools. It defines the maximum number of characters that can be displayed in the field. It is different from the actual length of the field, which is the maximum number of characters that can be stored in the field. 
  
  How to use it: 
  When creating a field in the SAP Workbench Tools, you can set the visible length of the field. This will determine how many characters can be displayed in the field when it is used. The visible length should be set to a value that is appropriate for the data that will be stored in the field. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting the visible length of a field, it is important to consider how much data will be stored in it. If you set the visible length too low, some of the data may not be displayed correctly. It is also important to consider how much space you have available on your screen when setting the visible length. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The visible length of a field can also be changed after it has been created. This can be done by selecting the field and then changing its properties in the SAP Workbench Tools. Additionally, there are other properties that can be set for fields such as data type, default value, and mandatory flag.