how to set Hot key in VB6

[nivaz]

hai friends, i really want to how to set a hot key for an event.
FOR EX: if i press the key "X" then the second form have to open.
So far u all helped in several problem. so now also i am hoping you all will help me to finish this thing.
Thank u all

[debasisdas]

You need to handle the KeyPress and KeyDown events.

[nivaz]

You need to handle the KeyPress and KeyDown events.

Is there any coding available for those kind of things?

[QVeen72]

Hi,

Write the code in "Form_KeyUp" event

Regards
Veena

[debasisdas]

Try to handle the KeyAscii in the Key press event of the control.

[gobblegob]

hai friends, i really want to how to set a hot key for an event.
FOR EX: if i press the key "X" then the second form have to open.
So far u all helped in several problem. so now also i am hoping you all will help me to finish this thing.
Thank u all

Hi nivaz this is what you need to do

1. on form1 set property KeyPreview = TRUE
2. add another form to the project ( Form2 )
3. add this code to form1

Private Sub Form_KeyDown(KeyCode As Integer, Shift As Integer)
   If KeyCode = vbKeyX Then
       Form2.Show
          End If
End Sub

Hope this answers your question.
GobbleGob

[nivaz]

Hi nivaz this is what you need to do

1. on form1 set property KeyPreview = TRUE
2. add another form to the project ( Form2 )
3. add this code to form1

Private Sub Form_KeyDown(KeyCode As Integer, Shift As Integer)
   If KeyCode = vbKeyX Then
       Form2.Show
          End If
End Sub

Hope this answers your question.
GobbleGob

thanks man i got that with all ur help