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ValidatePassword (Function)
In french: ValideMotDePasse
Indicates whether the specified password is valid for the current user. The password can be:
  • the Windows authentication password
  • the password of the WINDEV/WEBDEV User Groupware.
  • the password used to lock applications (password specified with LockAppPassword).
Windows This function is only available to check if the password is valid for the User Groupware.
Example
IF ValidatePassword("MyPassword") = True THEN
Info("User validated")
ELSE
Info("Invalid password")
END
Syntax
<Result> = ValidatePassword(<Password> [, <Authentication>])
<Result>: Boolean
  • True if the password is correct,
  • False otherwise.
<Password>: Character string
Password to validate for the current user.
<Authentication>: Optional Integer constant
Password authentication method:
pwdCustomAuthentication performed according to the password specified in LockAppPassword.
pwdGpwAuthentication performed by the WINDEV/WEBDEV User Groupware.
pwdWindowsAuthentication performed according to the Windows password.

If <Authentication> is not specified:
  • If LockAppPassword was used, this password is checked.
  • If the user groupware is enabled, the password is checked in relation to the user groupware.
  • Otherwise, the password is checked against the Windows account.
Related Examples:
The Lock functions Unit examples (WINDEV): The Lock functions
[ + ] Using the LockXX functions in order to lock a sensitive application.
Component: wd290gpu.dll
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Last update: 06/22/2023

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