*SUBTABFORENTER (GETMODE)

PLBCMP Only

*SUBTABFORENTER={value}

The *SUBTABFORENTER list control reports the runtime behavior setting that allows the tab key to be substituted for the enter key when the focus is on a CHECKBOX, COMBOBOX, or RADIO object. This behavior applies to any of these objects that are created while this control is set to a non-zero value. If this control's value is zero when one of these objects is created, there is no tab character substitution for the created object. If the value is non-zero, the supported GUI objects will invoke the tab substitution when created.

Also, note that a runtime keyword named PLB_SUBTABFORENTER' establishes the default behavior when the CHECKBOX, COMBOBOX, or RADIO objects are created. If neither the '*SUBTABFORENTER' control nor the runtime 'PLB_SUBTABFORENTER' keyword is enabled, the default is to not allow tab character substitution.

The tab character substitution was implemented to help provide a smooth flow of keyed data by an end-user with a minimal number of key strokes.

See Also: List Controls (GETMODE), GETMODE