>I am using VFP6. The help system says the variable _CALCMEM has the value to start using in the calculator, and the result when done. However, no mention is made on how to activate the calculator! How is this done?
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>Also, the SET CONFIRM ON will stop yor from typeing off the end of a text box, but the left and right arrows will move past the beginning or end. Is there any easy way to stop that?
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>Any help would be appreciated.
>Joel

Joel,
Activate window calculator
would popup VFP's own calculator.
A restrictive way to set confirm on :
*Texbox.lostfocus
if lastkey()#13 or mdown()
nodefault
this.setfocus
endif

Cetin