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    #1

    key functions

    In Alpha 4 I was able to assign a "key" function to a bar
    script attach to a form, which would open indexes,locate, search,run another script. Now in Alpha 5 ver.4 I miss being able to use keystrokes, instead I have to use buttons which require the use of the mouse.
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    RE: key functions

    James, welcome to Windows.

    Alpha Five permits you to define your own 'hot keys' for each form, so it's possible to add keyboard functionality without using the mouse so much. Check the discussion of the OnKey() event in the Xbasic Ref. Manual, and search for onkey examples in this message board.

    -- tom

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      #3
      RE: key functions

      James,

      Buttons on forms can have hotkeys as well. Just include a "&" ampersand before the character you want to be activated by keyboard. These will then be activated by Ctrl and the character. Note that some Ctrl-keys are unavailable in Alpha 5/Windows.

      You can even make the buttons invisible by hiding them if you wish not to see the actual button, yet it will still activate.

      For any other keys, you will have to use the ONKEY event of a form, but that script code can slow down the key response on a slower system, especially if not written well.

      Regards,

      Ira J. Perlow
      Computer Systems Design & Associates
      [email protected]
      Regards,

      Ira J. Perlow
      Computer Systems Design


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        #4
        RE: key functions

        Just for the record - "F1" and "F6" cannot be trapped. I let the users use the "F" keys to perform certain searches, etc. And I only recently discovered that the "F5" key cannot be successfully trapped, either. It will perform code you put there,(at the onkey event for the form,) but can't be trusted. I was using it to get the current customer number and name to stuff variables, and then load a new form - and it was apparently advancing the record so it was getting the incorrect customer number.
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          #5
          RE: key functions

          TOM

          I am familiar with "Hot Keys", put it requires
          that I hit the ctrl key and the other key. I want
          to hit only "one" key to activate a function.

          thanks for your help.........James

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            #6
            RE: key functions

            Ira

            Im familiar with "Hot keys" put it requires that
            you hit ctrl and another key. I want to be able to
            press only "One" key to activate a function

            Thank for your help...........james

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              #7
              RE: key functions

              James, the onkey event for the form can be used to do what you are looking for. It is not restricted to Ctrl key combinations. -- tom

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                #8
                RE: key functions

                TOM

                If you could give me an example of say Ctrl+L which opens
                the Find Text Function where I only had to hit the letter "L" for this to come up.

                appreciate your help James

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                  #9
                  RE: key functions

                  Here's a quick and dirty example. Probably still needs some polishing.

                  Unzip the attachment to a separate folder. Do not mix it with your development work.

                  Open form Names1. If you strike the 'L' key while form is not in change or enter mode, and while focus is not inside the Name field, the form will begin a find by text.

                  -- tom

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                    #10
                    RE: key functions

                    TOM

                    I appreciate your help. I have been using Alpha 4 and 5 for many years. I have not use Xbasic very much. and I like what you have shown me. Most of the time I use recorded
                    scripts, and operations to do things i need to do at work.
                    There are people At work who want me too try Microsoft
                    Access, but Alpha5 has always been easier to use. The people
                    In my Dept. are very satified with the applications I have
                    come up with, but other departments would rather i use Access, because thats what they use,and that we would communicate better between depts.

                    I think Alpha is better, I have been trying to find some
                    customer report that rates databases like Alpha5,Access,Approach,etc. I would like to show other depts. that Alpha 5 rates up with or exceeds these other databases if you know of any article or information like this, i would appreciate it. This is the first time i have been on this Alpha message board, and I appreciate your time.

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                      #11
                      RE: key functions

                      James,

                      Do a search on this message board for "Access A5" (without the quotes) and you should find plenty of ammunition. Some is rather biased but you will find plenty that isn't. You might also check for messages by Geoff Hollander as he has done some magazine reviews in the past and has presented some rather unbiased opinions. (At least as unbiased as you can expect from someone who prefers A5.)

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                        #12
                        RE: key functions

                        Hi James,

                        Along with what Tom said, you can also program some of the F keys w/o using the alt key. With the help of this board, I programed the F12 key to copy the data into the field from the previous record (not the whole record but just the field.

                        Works great to use only one key. As stated, not all F keys are avaiable but you should be able to use some of them to do what you need w/o using the Alt key.

                        kenn
                        TYVM :) kenn

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                          #13
                          RE: key functions

                          Martin

                          I have been able use the F5 key to open a drop down look up table. Let me know if you want the script.

                          Keith Hubert
                          London

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