Number field - Format mask and validation
APEX 4.2.1
When a page item with source=DB column uses a Number type and a currency format mask (FML999G etc), when the page is rendered, it properly formats the number.
The built-in Item is numeric validation appears to be handle this reasonably ok. i.e. both formatted values and only-digits both validate ok.
But any after-submit validations choke on the non-numeric characters in the field! Please don't tell me I have to a) create shadow items and/or b) replace() out the non-numeric characters in the validation.
After so many years and versions, why doesn't APEX have a simple, declarative, elegant solution to handle such a basic function?
Am I missing something?
Thanks