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DictionaryMatch Method—Sets the Minimum Number of Letters Required To Qualify a Password for Dictionary Checking

The DictionaryMatch method sets the minimum number of letters required to qualify a password for dictionary checking.

Syntax

The DictionaryMatch method has the following format:

Netegrity::PolicyMgtPwdPolicy‑>DictionaryMatch([dicMatchLen])

Parameters

The DictionaryMatch method accepts the following parameter:

dicMatchLen (int)

(Optional) Specifies the minimum number of letters required.

Return Value

The DictionaryMatch method returns one of the following values:

• A new or existing minimum setting
• undef if the call is unsuccessful