Workbench User Guide : 9. Generating Fields from Predefined Templates : How You Can Add a Generated Field to a Frame : The money_field Field Template
 
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The money_field Field Template
The money_field field template is used to create an entry field of the type money.
Create a Money Field
You can create a money field using the money_field template in the Frame Editor.
To create a money field
1. On the Develop tab, in the Components portlet, open the frame in which you want to create the field from the field template.
2. Click Insert, Field From Field Template.
The Select a Field Template dialog appears.
3. Select the core application and the money_field template, and then click OK.
4. Position the field on the frame.
The field is created and displayed on the form.
How a Money Field Works
When you run the frame, an entry field appears, containing a value of type money, with a default value of $0.00:
The field accepts only valid money data in the range -999999999999.99 to 999999999999.99.