>>I have a combo box and its validate code attached to valid method. If a user wants to get out the form by clicking on the top of right hand corner X button. It always return a valid error message first before get out.
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>>I would like to avoid the valid code by checking what inkey code is for X close button (like escape key inkey code is 27). Any suggestions?
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>>Jim S
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>That's a good example why it's not healthy practice to use Control.Valid events. IMHO, the right solution is to move all validations to cmdSave.Click event.

Ed, this certainly solves the problem of avoiding the Valid clause for certain key-strokes. Unfortunately most of my clients want validation before they leave the field, not for all fields as they try to save the data. Does your scheme allow for this?

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