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Neo Cortex

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Posted: 8th Aug 2007 15:40

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Hi, i read the previous articles about the problems with dbGetEntry()
but the post closed so i created a new one.

i use barnski's latest code-snipped

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		char* my_str = NULL;
		my_str = dbGetEntry();
		if (my_str != NULL) 
		{
			if (my_str[0]!=0)	
			{
				cl.str_parse=my_str;
			}
			
			// all is done, now free the memory
			free (my_str);
		}

but then i tried all keys on keyboard and the app crashed as i pressed the TAB-key and other control keys that lead to crash.

so i ask, is this an error of the dbGetEntry()?
cause when i have to check the scancode entry to avoid control-keys
i loose the benefits of the dbGetEntry() function.

please help.

do you know another possibility to get the content of the keyboard-buffer.

thx

DB Noob

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Charles

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Posted: 11th Aug 2007 12:09

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One method would be to use dbScanCode().

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jason p sage

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Posted: 20th Sep 2007 19:56

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..im with Charles.. When you are talking gfx and gui... and windows controls aren't gonna do it for you - make your own dilly - a "cursor" - use scancode - deal with backspace at least and max length - the size on screen - some font drawing deal - and just make your own input box. Then you only need for scancode they can type, the arrows, and tab (so they have a keyboard way to go to next field)

I understand this defeats the purpose of dbGetEntry() but this may be the way to go. If you break it down - keyboard+managed string they typed - and the gfx are separate - you can SKIN IT for whatever you want to use it in - and resuse the code.

http://www.jasonpetersage.com/?PAGE=jpsmain&SECTION=IRONINFANTRY

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