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Objective Grid: Forcing [Tab] and [Return] keys to move to the next valid cell

Article ID: 678

Last updated: 11 Apr, 2018

Article ID: 678

Last updated: 11 Apr, 2018

Revision: 3

Posted: 11 Jan, 2001
by Meltreger B.

Updated: 11 Apr, 2018
by Meltreger B.

Problem

How can I force the [Tab] and [Return] keys to move to the next valid cell, even if it means moving to the next row?

Cause

Action

Take a look at the ProcessKeys() code in CGXBrowserGrid (gxbrowse.cpp). You might copy/paste this code to your derived grid class.

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Article ID: 678

Last updated: 11 Apr, 2018

Revision: 3

Posted: 11 Jan, 2001 by Meltreger B.

Updated: 11 Apr, 2018 by Meltreger B.

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