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In article <BsIrHC.A78@acsu.buffalo.edu> millard@acsu.buffalo.edu (Peter G. Millard) writes:
>In quickbasic 4.5, is there an easy way to trap all of the arrow key 
>combinations? By this I mean, all the combinations when the Num-Lock and
>the Caps-Lock is down, for instance. Normally, this would entail constructing
>seperate user-defined keys, then trapping them. This would work, but in order
>to trap all of the combinations, there are not enough user definable keys
>left :)...
>
>Any help in this matter would be appreciated.
>
>-- 
There is no easy way to do this.  The only way to get this effect is to
set up a polling loop using the inkey$ function, and look at the extended
keycode returned by the arrow key.  The only problem is that you cannot
distinguish between the arrow key on the numeric keypad and the dedicated
arrow keys.  Normally, this would not be a problem because you would
expect both keys to behave identically anyway.  If you are a registered
QuickBasic owner, you can call our programming support line (900)896-9999
for example code on this process.  Alternatively, you can access the 
entire Microsoft knowledgebase on Compuserve by typing "Go MDKB" at
any prompt.  Query on "inkey$ trap quickbasic".

Phil Cooper

>arrow keys.  Normally, this would not be a problem because you would
>expect both keys to behave identically anyway.  If you are a registered
>QuickBasic owner, you can call our programming support line (900)896-9999
>for example code on this process.  Alternatively, you can access the
>entire Microsoft knowledgebase on Compuserve by typing "Go MDKB" at
>any prompt.  Query on "inkey$ trap quickbasic".
 
What information do we need to be prepared to offer when dialing this number?
And what is the charge for this access? (1-900 number)
 
Thanks!

In article <1683E12E4F.ST21519@VM.CC.LATECH.EDU> ST21519@VM.CC.LATECH.EDU writes:
>>arrow keys.  Normally, this would not be a problem because you would
>>expect both keys to behave identically anyway.  If you are a registered
>>QuickBasic owner, you can call our programming support line (900)896-9999
>>for example code on this process.  Alternatively, you can access the
>>entire Microsoft knowledgebase on Compuserve by typing "Go MDKB" at
>>any prompt.  Query on "inkey$ trap quickbasic".
> 
>What information do we need to be prepared to offer when dialing this number?
>And what is the charge for this access? (1-900 number)
> 
>Thanks!

At this time, you do not need anything.  No registration number, etc.
That may change in the near future, however.  The charge is $2.00/minute
with the first minute free.  If you are blocked from calling 900 numbers,
there is a credit card line available where you are charged a flat fee
of $20.00 for the call.  That number is (206)646-5102.  

Again, this is for programming consulting services.  Not simple startup
or installation problems.  For those issues, you can call (206)646-5101.

Phil Cooper