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REPOST - Up/Down Arrow Keys
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11/07/2000 00:25:31
 
 
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Visual FoxPro
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Other
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00389425
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00390587
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Try increasing the DBLCLICK variable (DBLCLICK = 500) to see if that slows down the rate at which items are selected in the lists while scrolling with the arrow keys. I know these two item seem unrelated, but they are tied together.

Dave

>I'm reposting this, just in case it got overlooked in the 4th July celebrations - I've had no replies & it's driving me to distraction trying to cure it.
>
>I have recently noticed a problem on several PCs running VfP5 with Windows 98. I'm not sure if the problem has just started or it's something I just haven't noticed, as I normally use the mouse.
>
>When moving about list boxes, trees, etc with the up & down arrow keys, just occassionally the highlighted item skips 2, 3, 4 or 5 times, seeming to have received multiple key presses. The problem occurs in VfP (e.g. Project Manager window) & in applications. The problem does not occur when moving about trees using the left/right arrow keys.
>
>The problem is not due to holding the key down too long & does not occur in any other program (as far as I can tell).
>
>I have tried altering the repeat delay/rate settings in control panel. I have also tried setting typeahead to 0. The only thing that seems to cure the problem is to put about 1 - 2 second delay in the keypress event (obviously not a viable option).
>
>Has anyone else seen this problem (I've checked latest Knowledge Base & can't find any mention). Anyone got any suggestions on a cure ?
>
>TIA
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