Force Cursor Into Subsequent Txt Boxes
Hi,
I have done a thorough search on this - there is more than 2 pages on Selection.setFocus(), however unable to find a solution to this prob:
I have a form that contains several input boxes and I want to use a key down ( enter) event to force the cursor into the next input box, I have an idea that I may need to use an addListener in order to get this to work, but I am not certain how ( or even if that is right) - this is how it is set up so far -
PHP Code:
Selection.setFocus("fname");
/*this gives me a flashing cursor in the first input box*/
this.onEnterFrame = function()
{
if(Key.isDown(Key.ENTER) && Selection.setFocus("fName"))
{
Selection.setFocus("ma");
/*the above forces the cursor into the 2nd input field*/
}
else if(Key.isDown(Key.ENTER) && Selection.setFocus("ma"))
{
trace("key down")
//Selection.setFocus("ym")
/*the above doesn't respond to the Key.isDown code
as nothing appears on the trace*/
}
}
So, what do I need to do to get the second ( and subsequent) key down action recognised ?
Do I need an addListener() event, and if so, how do I implement it
Cheers
Vosgien
p.s.
btw - I have put the AS in PHP tags, not sure if the AS tags are working again properly yet !
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Posted on: 02-20-2004, 06:01 AM
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