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Newcomers DBPro Corner / How do I check for a key entry that includes a CTRL ?

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thedubdude
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Posted: 31st Dec 2003 22:16
I want to see if a CTRL + "some key" is pressed. If I use the :

key$=ENTRY$()

command to get an input. What will key$ be for a CTRL + "key" combination? I want to use an if then to check if key$="??" to see if the combination is pressed. Thanks.
IanM
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Posted: 31st Dec 2003 22:21
They range from ascii value 1 to 26 ... CTRL-A=1 to CTRL-Z=26

So you can do either of the following

if asc(key$) = 1 ...
if key$ = chr$(1) ...

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thedubdude
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Posted: 31st Dec 2003 22:42
Thanks. How about capitals ? Is a CTRL+"A" = chr$(27) or is case not recognized?
BearCDPOLD
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Posted: 1st Jan 2004 12:11
I think there's a

IF CONTROLKEY()=1

or

IF CTRL()=1

function.

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IanM
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Posted: 1st Jan 2004 15:03
Case is ignored for control characters.

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demons breath
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Posted: 1st Jan 2004 21:25

17 is code for 'W' or something.

Am I the only one here who's really confused?

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