Description
Occurs when a window or control on a window gets focus. Activating an MDI child also activates the frame
Syntax
bforward = ACTIVATED (ctrlentID, ctrlclassID)
Parameters
ACTIVATED accepts arguments for the following parameters.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| ctrlentID | Has the format WindowName.ControlName, where WindowName is the identifier of the window that contains the affected control, and ControlName is the identifier of the control. Notice that a period separates the two values. |
| ctrlclassID | The type of control that recognizes the event. The window control type is the only valid entry. |
Returns
True or false. If false, the program execution returns to the calling procedure. If true, the event processing goes to the next level.
See also
GOTFOCUS and INACTIVATED events
Remarks
Instead of using the GOTFOCUS and LOSTFOCUS for a window, use ACTIVATED and INACTIVATED. GOTFOCUS and LOSTFOCUS usually only happen once for a window, immediately after creation.
