Can we use the READ command to make password prompt

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Hi, I need to make a prompt for a password and to not display what the user is typing in a CMD. I want to use the read command but i'm not sure if it is possible with it.

Product version: IRIS 2023.3

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Tim Huggins · Feb 15

Look at the parameters you can pass to the use command - the below will do what you want

u $i:(:"+S")

read password

or if doing directly at the command line instead of from a called routine

u $i:(:"+S") read password

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Robert Cemper · Feb 15

same using USE 0:(:"/ECHO=0"") and USE 0:(:"/ECHO=1"")
or
Use 0:(":"S") and Use 0:(:"N") for "silent" and "normal"
more docs

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Stephane Devin · Feb 15

Thanks!
I figured I should revert to the normal read thanks to you

use 0:(:"S") // set read to silent mode to hide password

read !,"Please enter your password: ", password

use 0:(:"N") // set read to normal mode for not screwing other input

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score 1 · Answer 1 · 2024-02-15T11:20:48-05:00

Stephane Devin · Feb 15

Thanks I will try right away

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