Thread: Getting Key state in Dialog based app

You called the whole accel table (used in Load Accel )

CM_ACCEL1

or just the ALT+SPACE combo? (used as a WN_COMMAND case)
the entry in the Accel table should look like (in VC v6)

Code:

CM_ACCEL1                ALT + VK_SPACE                 VIRTKEY

//try this instead of a WPARAM switch
UINT     idControl=0;
idControl = GET_WM_COMMAND_ID(wParam, lParam) ;
switch(idControl)

Your not using a modal dlg? (will not work as has own msg loop)

Tested the hAccel != NULL after the LoadAccelTable() call?

It appears in your resources?
You included script.rc and resource.h? (you would be getting an error if not, so silly question)

Try to SetFocus() on some other control, not an edit or default button (or look at subclassing the input to the edit).

I use accelerators, have tested this particular case, and it an it works, so you have some other error.

A good question is WHY?

If there is not a good answer then do it a different way or don't do it at all.

AFAIK the DLL has to be loaded when the OS starts or the hook will not be system wide.

For some examples using DLL's with a system hook run a search for 'keyloggers'. Fordy has posted links and some code I think that would help.

Originally posted by novacain
AFAIK the DLL has to be loaded when the OS starts or the hook will not be system wide.

Actually the systemwide hook can be initiated while the sytem is running.......the system then injects your dll into a process when needed...

Aaron;

If I were you I wouldnt try to implement this via a hook..

When you use a hook, you are adding a layer of code to every app that you are hooking...this does nothing good for the app's efficiency or the system as a whole for that matter...

Personally I would hide the App and send an icon to the taskbar....that way you are not getting in anyone's way and your app can be unhidden easily.....also you can change the icon to notify the user of things he/she should know.....all without getting in the way