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From: rolf.heller@magnet.at
Subject: Key XFCNs V1.0
This stack contains three XFCNs and one XCMD, all related to key events.
keyIsDown (
returns true if the specified key is pressed. With -1 as key code, the
XFCN
returns true if at least one key ist pressed, false if no key is
pressed.
virtualKeyCode ()
returns a comma delimited list of the virtual key codes of all currently
pressed keys.
charKeyCode (["m[odifiers]"])
returns the character of the currently pressed key. If "modifiers" is
specified, the function returns them too. If command-option-x is
pressed, the function returns the string "cmd opt x".
flushKeyEvents
removes keyDown, keyUp, and autoKey events from the OS event queue.
Requirements:
This stack needs at least System 7.1 and HyperCard 2.2
Regards
Rolf Heller