Numeric fields may be displayed as hexadecimals, octal or decimal values by applying an appropriate mask. By default all numeric fields are displayed as decimal values. In ACE, there are three numeric fields that are by default not presented as decimal numbers: Channel Id is displayed as hexadecimals and the Since and Until fields are displayed in standard UTC format.
Applying display masks
Adding hexadecimal mask to a column
A mask is applied to an entire column i.e. a particular field for all rows in the folder. To apply a mask, select one or more fields, right-click and select Display As to drop down a list of available masks.
Results of a mask
All (entire) columns in your selection will have this mask applied to them. You may also notice that entries in columns with masks will be displayed in blue text.
NB: Applying a mask to a column that is not numeric will not result in any change in its display apart from the blue text. It will, however, for cloned rows, affect the modified field's validation process as ACE will take into account the active mask when validating the new value.