PRB: Error Setting CanGetFocus Property to False (180216)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Visual Basic Learning Edition for Windows 5.0
  • Microsoft Visual Basic Professional Edition for Windows 5.0
This article was previously published under Q180216

SYMPTOMS

When creating a custom ActiveX control using Microsoft Visual Basic, you get the following error when setting the CanGetFocus of the UserControl object to False:
Can't have child controls capable of receiving focus on a UserControl whose CanGetFocus property is False.

RESOLUTION

To work around this behavior, do one of the following:

  • Remove all controls that can receive focus. -or-

  • Set the UserControl's Enabled property to False instead of setting the CanGetFocus property.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Behavior

  1. In Microsoft Visual Basic, create a new ActiveX Control project.
  2. Add a Textbox to the form.
  3. Click on the background of the UserControl to select it, and then change the CanGetFocus property from True to False. The following message will be displayed:
    Can't have child controls capable of receiving focus on a UserControl whose CanGetFocus property is False.
    NOTE: If you try step 3 prior to step 2, all controls in the ToolBox capable of receiving focus will be disabled so you will be unable to add the textbox.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/5/2003
Keywords:kbbug kbprb KB180216
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