catching function key strokes

[maged]

hi all,
I want to catch the function key F3 when it is pressed on a textbox, I know the keypress event. it gives the ascii code for each key pressed but it give nothing when i press function key F3 or any F key.

I want to catch it when pressed to invoke a search list, can any1 help


Thx in advance

[phinds]

you should learn to use the on-line help


Use KeyDown and KeyUp event procedures to handle any keystroke not recognized by KeyPress, such asfunction keys,editing keys, navigation keys, and any combinations of these with keyboard modifiers. Unlike the KeyDown and KeyUp events, KeyPress doesn't indicate the physical state of the keyboard; instead, it passes a character.

[maged]

thx very much, till a minute ago i didnt know the difference between keypress event and keyup, now i know

Thx are all to you


BST RGDS