Hi Michael and Robert,

After further discussion with the team, we've considered it will indeed be useful to expose some option that allows rendering of appropriate editors for password fields. Having in mind the current form design and the details I shared in my previous post, this enhancement will most likely be handled through adding one more EditorType targeting password fields rather than DataType attribute. Thus, we can keep the form configuration consistent and yet allow flexibility for a password field editor.

I have reworded the title to more specificaly cover the feature. I have added both of your votes to increase the popularity of the item as we prioritize the enhancements implementation based on the community interest and demand. You can follow the request to be notified via email on status updates. This is the easiest way to follow the progress of the item.

For the time being, the workaround will be to use a FormItem Template for the password fields. Indeed, when the Template is used the built-in validation messages will not be rendered. However, you can include validation messages as shown in the Add validation messages to templated Form Items section.

Regards,
Nadezhda Tacheva
Progress Telerik

Hi Michael,

We have considered support for the DataType attribute in regards to enhancing the component and provide flexibility over the generated editors. After revision and discussions on our end, we have decided to proceed with a different approach - we introduced the EditorType property which allows you to set your desired editor for the specific data type.

We've considered that this approach has more advantages compared to support for DataType attribute. For example, not all supported DataTypes can be mapped to a specific component, so their support will not have value. In addition, with the current approach we provide more flexibility as we allow one to choose different editors for specific data type. For instance, strings can be edited via TextBox or TextArea. DateTime data can be edited through DatePicker, DateTimePicker or TimePicker.

I realize that password is not currently supported. However, introducing support for DataType attribute at this stage will be in conflict with the Form configuration for the EditorType. That said, it will be useful if you can share your feedback here.

Currently, one can add a password filed in the form through FormItem Template as we have discussed in your private ticket. Would you consider this approach useful and easy to implement or you'd rather have some built-in functionality for password fields? It cannot be handled with DataType support but we might consider other alternative based on the community demand.

Regards,
Nadezhda Tacheva
Progress Telerik