Re: Getting last key pressed in 4GL

Dirch: If you version of INFORMIX 4GL is Version 4.1 or above, you should be able to use the following functions to do what you intend to do: fgl_lastkey() returns an integer code of the last key entered. fgl_keyval() returns the key code of the specified character or action for use in checking against a value returned by the fgl_lastkey() Example: To check for specified key: If fgl_lastkey() = fgl_keyval("f7") then .............................. end if To check for specified action: If fgl_lastkey() = fgl_keyval("insert") then ............................... end if For more details on these 2 functions, you can check the INFORMIX-4GL supplement Version 4.1 . ---- Regards, Francis Chue American TriTech Internet: fsc0@tritech.com 10717 Sorrento Valley Road Voice : (619)453-7000 ext. 283 San Diego, CA 92121 Fax : (619)453-8709