I need to use the TAB key to feed the string "0.5" into a textbox and then move on to the next control, as though the user has typed "0.5" (and then pressed TAB). I see the solution suggested is to override IsInputKey but for the life of me I can't work how to apply the method - every way I try doesn't trap the TAB key. How/where do I set the override to get the TAB key identified by KeyDown It certainly doesn't work if I use -
Dim NewTB As New TextBoxMe.Controls.Add(NewTB)
AddHandler NewTB.KeyDown, AddressOf KeyIsDown
etc. and then...........
Private Sub KeyIsDown(ByVal o As [Object], ByVal e As KeyEventArgs)Dim keyData As Keys
Dim returnValue As Boolean
returnValue = Me.IsInputKey(keyData)
' . . . . the TAB key doesn't pass by here ... why
End Sub
Please can someone throw some light here Thanks!
Intercepting the TAB key in a textbox
DSV-Alex
a couple of suggestions
1. use the built in event declaration when you can
2. use the keyup event verses the key-down event when checking keystrokes
Private
Sub TextBox1_KeyUp(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.Windows.Forms.KeyEventArgs) Handles TextBox1.KeyUp If e.KeyData = Keys.Tab Then dosomething... End If End Sub