Is it possible to create a button that is not able to receive focus?

[Jimmy]

Hi all

I am very new to windows ce programming. I can't find any information how to
make a control not able to receive focus. I want to create a buttons like
"0...9" as the "SIP" buttons are just too small for fast data entry that I
want to use.

Cheers
Jimmy

 

[Alberto Silva, MVP]

Hi,
Check if Resco CustomKeyboard fits your needs:

http://www.resco.net/developer/mobileformstoolkit/customkeyboard.aspx

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http://msmvps.com/AlbertoSilva - Blog
Microsoft MVP - Device Application Development

Hi all

I am very new to windows ce programming. I can't find any information how
to make a control not able to receive focus. I want to create a buttons
like "0...9" as the "SIP" buttons are just too small for fast data entry
that I want to use.

Cheers
Jimmy



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[Erel]

You can use the buttons focus event to set the focus to a different
control.
If I remember correctly you will still be able to click on these
buttons.

 

[Jimmy]

like validating & etc. I can't believe there is no way or easy way to make a
control not focusable.

 

[Jimmy]

That is exactly I am looking for but I think it is well over-price for what
want to use it for.

 

[Alberto Silva, MVP]

Resco is a company which exists for several years, developing consumer apps
and developer controls. They are very supportive, their tools are always
getting new features, so I guess they prices are up to what they offer. I'm
not sure if CustomKeyboard can be sold alone, but their subscriptions
include several other controls that are priceless today for me: I use them
in every -net cf app I'm envolved and when conceiving the app look&feel I
start thinking right away which control from Resco would suit there!

Other than that, you can follow some code sampes on the internet for image
button user controls, as we do sometimes.

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http://msmvps.com/AlbertoSilva - Blog
Microsoft MVP - Device Application Development

That is exactly I am looking for but I think it is well over-price for
what want to use it for.




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[Jimmy]

Many thanks for your help here, much appreciated.

I think the only solution for me is to write my own custom sip.

 

[Chris Tacke, MVP]

Use an IMessageFIlter implementation and ignore any attempt to focus the
button.


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