ACCELERATOR property
Applies To
Menu items.
Description
Returns or defines an accelerator key for a menu item.
Usage
accel = Get_Property(menuitem, "ACCELERATOR")
accel = Set_Property(menuitem, "ACCELERATOR", number)
Remarks
Number is the accelerator value, and is calculated using the following algorithm.
| Algorithm | Example |
|---|---|
| Virtual key code + 256 for shift key | shift+a is: 256 + 65 = 321 |
| virtual key code + 512 for control key | ctrl+a is: 512 + 65 = 577 |
| virtual key code + 1024 for alt key | alt+a is: 1024 + 65 = 1089 |
To display the accelerator in a menu, add it to the text separated by the tab character, char(9).
See Also
Menu Builder chapter in Guide to Application Development.