openField
Type
message
Summary
Sent to an unlocked field when you click or select text in that field.
Syntax
openField
Description
Handle the openField message if you want to do something when the user enters a field.
The openField message is sent to buttons whose menuMode is "comboBox", since the type-in box in a combo box behaves like a field.
The openField message is not sent to locked fields. When a locked field becomes active (focused)(glossary) or when text in it is selected by a handler, the focusIn message is sent to it.
Examples
on openField -- when clicking in the field, select all its text
select text of the target
end openField
Related
command: select
glossary: select, handler, lock, message, unlock, active control, combo box
message: focusIn, exitField, closeField
property: menuMode
Compatibility and Support
Introduced
LiveCode 1.0
OS
mac
windows
linux
ios
android
Platforms
desktop
server
mobile