Can't switch focus in IDE

[N1c0_ds]

There is a big problem with the IDE: Control.focus will not work with invisible controls while it does at compile. Will this be fixed soon?

 

[Erel]

Can you upload a small example?

 

[N1c0_ds]

Sub App_Start
TxtHidden.Visible=False
TxtHidden.Focus
'Focus doesn't change
End Sub

Sub Somethinghappens
TxtHidden.Focus
'Focus doesn't change
End Sub

Sub Txt_GotFocus
'Do something
End Sub

In my case, I use a dummy textbox to keep the focus off the main search box when it's not in use. When the search box is focused, the text color changes from gray to black, the "Type something here" is erased and the current controls make place to search options. However since I can't set focus to another box while testing, this breaks the whole thing as the search box always regains focus, returning to search options instead of showing the search results.

My temporary fix is the following:

If CPPC=True Then TxtHidden.Visible=False

This way I can test without problems.

 

[Erel]

You can also hide TxtHidden by locating it behind another control.

 

[N1c0_ds]

I just set it's dimensions to 1x1, since it's hidden in the final version anyway.