Cannot assign to 'Focus' because its a 'Method Group in C#

[dtittle]

I am trying to keep focus on a button. How do I do that?

private void cmdRead_KeyDown(object sender, System.Windows.Forms.KeyEventArgs e)
{
if (e.KeyCode == Keys.F24)
{
StartReading();
}
}


Thanks,

dtittle
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[akshaycjoshi]

Use the Focus() method of the control to set focus on it.

[dtittle]

As the name (newbie) applies, how do I do that?

[dtittle]

I'm trying to keep focus on a button after I press it. The TabIndex is set to zero. I've heard some stuff about using the Focus() method of the control but I'm not sure what to do with it. Do any of you all have an example I could look at?

CODE
private void cmdRead_KeyDown(object sender, System.Windows.Forms.KeyEventArgs e)
{
if (e.KeyCode == Keys.F24)
{
StartReading();
}
}
/CODE

I'm not sure if this is where the code would go either.

[joedeene]

Well drag a timer to your form in the designer view, and in the code view type in

private void timer1_Tick(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            button1.Focus();
        }
 
        private void Form1_Load(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            timer1.Interval = 500;
            timer1.Start();
        }

but instead of button1 put the name or control you want to have focused, and change the timer's interval rate to one that suits you.

joedeene

[Plater]

When you say "focus" do you mean you want to watch for when a certain key on the keyboard is pressed (as your code would suggest), or do you want the point of concentration to always be on a certain control?

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[dtittle]

Sorry all, I am trying to keep focus on a button that is remapped to a virtual key. when I press the trigger ((PSION WORKABOUT PRO) device with a trigger grip). I want to fire the RFID reader. It works the first time; however, after reading tag and displaying the output, the focus leaves the read button, So yes, Plater I am trying as you asked, to keep the focus to on the read button at all times.

[akshaycjoshi]

private void cmdRead_KeyDown(object sender, System.Windows.Forms.KeyEventArgs e)
{
if (e.KeyCode == Keys.F24)
{
StartReading();
buttonname.Focus();
}
}

There is nothing difficult about using this method then why is it causing so much probels for you.
Anyways consult the SDK for more information.