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VB6 Problems with SetFocus

I checked my version and it is 6. But I do not have SetFocus as an option on my textbox. Am I missing a setting?

Are you using the regular VB6 TextBox control or some other component?
There should be a SetFocus method on the TextBox.

TextBox1.SetFocus

HooKooDooKu

A textbox doesn't have a SetFocus "option". It has a SetFocus "command" that you call.

If you are not seeing "SetFocus" in the auto-complete, try typing it anyway.

Specifically, try creating a new project and place two textboxs and two command buttons on the form. Then put the following code inside the form and see if it will compile and execute.

Private Sub Command1_Click()
Text1.SetFocus
End Sub
Private Sub Command2_Click()
Text2.SetFocus
End Sub

kkbenj

ASKER

I have forced the SetFocus even though it does not present. It gives this error:
Compile error:
Method or data member not found

DerZauberer

Is the error about 'SetFocus' method or is it because you misspelled textbox name or because your code cannot see the textbox or is in wrong context?

Maybe give some sample code or more details.

kkbenj

ASKER

The code and I always cut and paste field names to ensure I don't misspell.

When I click the New button, is highlights the .SetFocus and displays the compile error above.

Private Sub btnNext_Click()
  txtParmNm.SetFocus
End Sub

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kkbenj

ASKER

Yes - that was the problem. Thanks!

Martin Liss

You're welcome.