Q180216: PRB: Error Setting CanGetFocus Property to False

Article: Q180216
Product(s): Microsoft Visual Basic for Windows
Version(s): WINDOWS:5.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbGrpDSVBDB
Last Modified: 11-JAN-2001

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Visual Basic Learning Edition for Windows, version 5.0 
- Microsoft Visual Basic Professional Edition for Windows, version 5.0 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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.

Additional query words: kbVBp500bug kbdse kbDSupport kbVBp

======================================================================
Keywords          : kbGrpDSVBDB 
Technology        : kbVBSearch kbAudDeveloper kbZNotKeyword6 kbZNotKeyword2 kbVB500Search kbVB500
Version           : WINDOWS:5.0
Issue type        : kbbug kbprb

=============================================================================

THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE MICROSOFT KNOWLEDGE BASE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. MICROSOFT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SO THE FOREGOING LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY.

Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1986-2002.