Ctrl + Enter with a MenuStrip

Hi,

I was following a tutorial to try to make my own browser interface.
I tried to implement the Ctrl+Enter in a Textbox to make like Internet Explorer to complete the address, eg. google => http://www.google.com .
The problem is that I cannot take the Ctrl+Enter keys event while I enable my MenuStrip (eg. File, Options, Help,....) as it makes the focus on the MenuStrip!
When I "un-enable" or delete my MenuStrip, it works well. When try to replace the Control key by the Alt key, it works well too.
There are no shortcuts keys in the MenuStrip.
I tried with the e.Control and e.KeyValue = 17 items, but it stills makes the focus on the MenuStrip.

Is this a bug If it is, is there any workaround Or if I am really bad, can someone help me, please

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Ctrl + Enter with a MenuStrip

Soc32183
Hi,

Isn't that some C code you made Well, I am using Visual Basic 2005...
Unfortunatly, putting this code at the right place in VB produces lots of errors.

As I was not able to find an idea to explain to you what was my problem, I thaught that I could show you with screenchot pictures.

As I cannot upload any file in this community, I put a link that will show you what happens.
Forgive me if my software is in french (because I am french lol), but all is easier with pictures :) ... and the project itself!

Here is the picture at this link : ---deleted---
And the entire project here : ---deleted---

I checked those links.
I hope it will really help you this time. And thank you very much for your help.
Pascal.
Wayne Larimore
Sorry I dont understand what you're asking - the answer depends on what you're doing, we need a few more details:

1. Is the TextBox within the MenuStrip (e.g. a ToolStripTextBox) or is it a standalone TextBox on the form.

2. Are you using any special properties/events on the TextBox, e.g. AutoCompleteSource, AutoCompleteMode.

3. What do you mean by "enable my MenuStrip"

AJTessin

It was C#, here's the VB version

Public Class Form1

    Private Sub Form1_Load(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles MyBase.Load
        AddHandler Me.ToolStripTextBox1.Control.PreviewKeyDown, AddressOf ToolStripTextBox_PreviewKeyDown
        AddHandler Me.ToolStripTextBox1.KeyDown, AddressOf ToolStripTextBox_KeyDown
    End Sub

    Private Sub ToolStripTextBox_PreviewKeyDown(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.Windows.Forms.PreviewKeyDownEventArgs)
        If e.KeyData = (Keys.Enter Or Keys.Control) Then
            e.IsInputKey = True
        End If

    End Sub
    Private Sub ToolStripTextBox_KeyDown(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.Windows.Forms.KeyEventArgs)
        If e.KeyData = (Keys.Enter Or Keys.Control) Then
            e.Handled = True
            MessageBox.Show("Do your custom processing here")
        End If

End Sub

End Class

ErfangC

Hmm, I dont get the behavior you're suggesting with the following steps:

Create a New Windows Forms Project using Visual Studio 2005 (RTM)
Drop on a MenuStrip
Select the "Insert Standard Items" command off the Designer Action Panel
Select arrow on the "Type Here" node, add a ToolStripTextBox
Set the ToolStripTextBox.AutoCompleteMode to SuggestAppend
Set the ToolStripTextBox.AutoCompleteSource to AllUrl
Start debugging the application (F5)

Type in www.google.com, hit Control+Enter

Result
I see focus is still in the text box, the MenuStrip not "activated".

From this project I can intercept control + enter using the following code:

public Form1() {
            InitializeComponent();
            toolStripTextBox1.TextBox.PreviewKeyDown += new PreviewKeyDownEventHandler(TextBox_PreviewKeyDown);
            toolStripTextBox1.KeyDown += new KeyEventHandler(toolStripTextBox1_KeyDown);
        }

        void toolStripTextBox1_KeyDown(object sender, KeyEventArgs e) {
            if (e.KeyData == (Keys.Enter | Keys.Control)) {
                e.Handled = true;
                MessageBox.Show("Do your custom processing here");
            }
        }

        void TextBox_PreviewKeyDown(object sender, PreviewKeyDownEventArgs e) {
            if (e.KeyData == (Keys.Enter | Keys.Control)) {
                e.IsInputKey = true;
            }
        }

Hope this helps -

Thanks,
Jessica

richee
Hi,

Thank you for answering.
Here are the answers to your questions:
1. The TextBox is within the MenuStrip. So, yes it is a ToolStripTextBox.
2. Yes, I use an AutoCompleteSource and a AutoCompleteMode (AllURL), but I tried without these AutoComplete settings, the problem was still there.
3. I mean, by "enable my MenuStrip", it activate the Menu like if you were pressing the Alt key to get the focus to the menu. For example, if you don't have a mouse (or even if you have one), you press the Alt and F keys to get the File menu in Word, (and theb you press the DOWN key to get the list and then have New / Open / Save etc... I hope this example helps.

I hope I have well answered to your questions, so you will be able to help me.
Sinu Ramachandran
Thank you very much for your help.
I only just thought that it was easier...

Thanks again!
Ctrl + Enter with a MenuStrip

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