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Breaking Change T928073
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TimeSpan masks recognize numbers after a mask specifier as a mask part, not as a static character

What Changed

In previous versions, TimeSpan masks recognized numbers in expressions like hh3 as a static text. For example:

XAML
<dxe:TextEdit Mask="HH hh3 MM mm" MaskType="TimeSpan" />

In v20.2 and newer, you can use such expressions to specify the maximum number of digits. I.e., the mask above allows entering 2 or 3 symbols in the hours segment.


Reasons for Change

We adjusted TimeSpan masks to make it possible to limit the number of symbols in certain mask segments.

Impact on Existing Apps

Existing custom masks may change their behavior similarly to the example above.

How to Update Existing Apps

Use the backslash if you wish to keep displaying a static number.

XAML
<!--before-->
<dxe:TextEdit Mask="HH hh3 MM mm" MaskType="TimeSpan" />
<!--after-->
<dxe:TextEdit Mask="HH hh\3 MM mm" MaskType="TimeSpan" />

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