CODEWITHSUNDEEP
visual-studio-2010
user2341364
user2341364

Reputation: 11

VB 2010: Shortcut in desktop

How can I do a shortcut for a buttons so I can press it if I am in my desktop? I've already tried:

If e.Keycode = Keys.F2 Then
    Stopclick.PerformClick()
    End if
End Sub

Upvotes: 0

Views: 61

Answers (1)

Nicholas Post
Nicholas Post

Reputation: 1857

I'm guessing that you mean you want to capture a key press when you minimize to your desktop or use a different program. The term that may help you out in your search is called Global Hotkeys. Basically what you need to do is register a hotkey globally within Windows so that when your application is minimized or no longer has focus, it is still able to intercept the messages.

You can search Google for '.Net Global Hotkeys'. You can also check out this link: http://www.vbforums.com/showthread.php?672702-Register-Global-HotKeys

If you are simply trying to catch the F2 event on your form, then try the following code:

Protected Overrides Function ProcessCmdKey(ByRef msg As System.Windows.Forms.Message, ByVal keyData as Windows.Forms.Keys) As Boolean
    If keyData = Keys.F5 then
        'Take action here
    End If
    Return MyBase.ProcessCMDKey(msg, keyData)
End Function

Upvotes: 1

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