trapping enter key on Windows form (send keys option)

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Sanjeev K B

Hi,

I am working on a windows form which facilitates Data Entry operation. The
form contains a variety of controls including textboxes, comboboxes,
RichTextBoxes and Datagrid.
I am looking for a solution which would help the user in moving around the
form when he presses the enter button (tab operation).

Could anyone please help me out in this matter. How can i trap enter key
press and then send key tab??

Thanks and Regards,
Sanjeev K.B.
 
Hi,

Set the forms keypreview property to true so all keydown events are
sent to the form before the control.

Private Sub Form1_KeyDown(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As
System.Windows.Forms.KeyEventArgs) Handles MyBase.KeyDown

If e.KeyCode = Keys.Enter Then

SelectNextControl(ActiveControl, True, True, True, True)

End If

End Sub



Ken
 
Hi Ken,

thanks a lot for your help. i really appreciate this.

Thanks again
Sanjeev K.B.
 
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