> I want to intercept a keypress for a specific control on my form, i.e.
> be able to detect the key, but not to have the key value passed along
> to the control.

> In this case I want to intercept the + and - keys on a date control to
> advance and move the date back, as in MS Money.

> I know how to create a Key_Up event and test for the keys I want to
> intercept. I will then programmatically increase or decrease the date
> currently displayed and update the value of the control.

> How do I keep the keys that I want to intercept from getting to the
> control and changing the data?

> E.g.  Control box reads: 12/06/00
> User Presses +
> The program changes the value to 12/07/00 without it becoming "+"

> TIA

> Keith

> You can do this with the line:

> KeyCode = 0

> after you have tested it.

> BTW, you are better to use the KeyDown event, as then you get autorepeat.
> I've just pinched your idea and tried the above and it works very well.
:-)

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> --
> Rob McClean
> "...a Saviour has been born to you in David's city, who is Christ the
Lord."
> The Holy Bible, Luke ch 2 v 11


> > I want to intercept a keypress for a specific control on my form, i.e.
> > be able to detect the key, but not to have the key value passed along
> > to the control.

> > In this case I want to intercept the + and - keys on a date control to
> > advance and move the date back, as in MS Money.

> > I know how to create a Key_Up event and test for the keys I want to
> > intercept. I will then programmatically increase or decrease the date
> > currently displayed and update the value of the control.

> > How do I keep the keys that I want to intercept from getting to the
> > control and changing the data?

> > E.g.  Control box reads: 12/06/00
> > User Presses +
> > The program changes the value to 12/07/00 without it becoming "+"

> > TIA

> > Keith