[C#] Buttons and shortcuts

Question

So i wan't to make a shortcut for a button on my form, and it is controlling a timer, i wan't the timer to stop when i press Ctrl + L and it work's but only when the form is in focus, i wan't the shortcut to work when it's out of focus ect. when im on the desktop.

Heres my simple code that works when it's in focus :/

Oh, and if this topic is in the wrong section of the forum, feel free to move it, i couldn't really see other places to have this.

private void Form2_KeyDown_1(object sender, KeyEventArgs e)
{
if (e.Control && e.KeyCode == Keys.L)
{
timer1.Stop();
}

Vulpes · Answer

Can we just be clear what it is that you want here. I gather that you have an application with two forms, a login form and a main form. Currently, when the main form has the focus and you press Ctrl + L, it stops the timer on that form. Are you now saying that you want the same thing to happen if the login form currently has the focus or if a window of any other application on the desktop has the focus? If it's the latter, then it's a low-level global keyboard hook or nothing. If it's the former, then there's an easier way to do it.

Mikkel Larsen · Answer

I am sorry but i cannot find that, you do meen when i click a button and then in that buttons property window ? else im totally lost.

Mikkel Larsen · Answer

It is 2 forms, 1 login screen and 1 with the main program and it is the main program i want to work.

Mikkel Larsen · Answer

i am a really big "noob" to c# so i actually didn't understand what was on that website :/ Sorry

Vulpes · Answer

To do something like this, you need to install a global keyboard hook. The only type of hook which can be installed from .NET without unmanaged C++ assistance is the low-level hook. Check out this article for how to install one using C#: http://www.codeproject.com/KB/cs/globalhook.aspx

Prabhu Raja · Answer

Hi mikkel, i suggest you to Accesskey Button Property . In property window, you will find AccessKey Property . Set this to some Values (For example : S) . then you can invoke the button from any where by using Alt+S. ------------------------------------------------- If this helps you, mark it as "Correct Answer "

Narayan · Answer

Hi Mikkel, If an application is in focus, your event will work. Is there only one form in your application, or you have other forms running. If not a single part of your application is in focus then it will listen to the event or you can invoke the same.