Hello Forum,
When using "on backspaceKey" the program will do whatever I want it to do with that handler. But...
The problem is that when having the backspaceKey do something other than what it normally does (going backwards and deleting the character behind it), it no longer deletes the character behind it.
So, how do I use "on backspaceKey" as a handler yet also be able to go backwards in a field and delete the character behind it, too?
I'm using Windows 10 OS and LiveCode 8.13.
Thanks to whomever can answer this question.
Cheers
How to Take Total Control of the backspaceKey?
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Re: How to Take Total Control of the backspaceKey?
Hi deeverd,
at any time you can -> pass backspaceKey
and it will leave your handler and do what it is meant to do
Best
Klaus
at any time you can -> pass backspaceKey
and it will leave your handler and do what it is meant to do
Best
Klaus
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Re: How to Take Total Control of the backspaceKey?
Hi Klaus,
Easy peasy. Works like a charm.
Didn't know it was so simple as just using the word "pass" with the handler, inserted in the right place.
Great tip since I now know to use "pass" - when appropriate - with just about any other type of handler that is based on using a particular key.
It's the simple tips that are best.
Thanks!
Cheers,
deeverd
Easy peasy. Works like a charm.
Didn't know it was so simple as just using the word "pass" with the handler, inserted in the right place.
Great tip since I now know to use "pass" - when appropriate - with just about any other type of handler that is based on using a particular key.
It's the simple tips that are best.
Thanks!
Cheers,
deeverd
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Re: How to Take Total Control of the backspaceKey?
Try this. On a new card make a field with some text in it. Put this in the card script:
Place the cursor in the text. Play...
Craig Newman
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on backSpaceKey
if the commandKey is down then answer "Your commandKey is down, you know"
else pass backSpaceKey
end backSpaceKey
Craig Newman
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Re: How to Take Total Control of the backspaceKey?
Thanks Craig,
I'll give this a try, too.
Cheers,
deeverd
I'll give this a try, too.
Cheers,
deeverd