keypress inside a timer? [vb6]

what code would i need to get a keypress in side of a timer?

Do you mind explaining a bit more ? :)

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i'm trying to program a platfrom game for my major project, which i have to code in vb, i've programmed a platfrom game before in C, i'm using a timer to emulate the sequential programming the i am use to in C, so i don't have to change code much , but i'm having trouble with what code i need to get the "keypress" function to work in the the timer so i can get my character to move.
i hope this makes sence :P

Maybe GetAsyncKeyState API would help you.

Example:

vb Code:

Option Explicit
 
'~~~ API
Private Declare Function GetAsyncKeyState Lib "user32" (ByVal vKey As Long) As Integer
 
'~~~ Start the Timer
Private Sub Form_Load()
    Timer1.Interval = 1
    Timer1.Enabled = True
End Sub
 
'~~~ We are trying to detect the key being pressed and do whatever we want
Private Sub Timer1_Timer()
    '~~~ Move up
    If GetAsyncKeyState(vbKeyUp) Then
      Command1.Top = Command1.Top - 10
    End If
    
    '~~~ Move down
    If GetAsyncKeyState(vbKeyDown) Then
      Command1.Top = Command1.Top + 10
    End If
    
    '~~~ Move left
    If GetAsyncKeyState(vbKeyLeft) Then
      Command1.Left = Command1.Left - 10
    End If
    
    '~~~ Move right
    If GetAsyncKeyState(vbKeyRight) Then
      Command1.Left = Command1.Left + 10
    End If
End Sub

Try pressing both the right & down key. You'll see that it moves in a lean way to right.
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thank you it works.