How can I handle key combinations

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i want to use combination of keys in c++ to pro-from different function
for example when i press "Alt+F4" the program will and if it is posible then please guide me

thanks

Posted 9-Jun-10 5:36am

shahaz akber1

Updated 9-Jun-10 9:05am

Moak

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Richard MacCutchan 9-Jun-10 12:52pm

It looks like part of your question got lost, please try and rewrite to make clear what you are trying to do.

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«_Superman_» · Answer 1 · 2010-06-09T19:15:00

Solution 1

You could check for special keys in the keydown event when the required key is pressed.
For example, for Alt+F4, check for VK_F4 in the key down event.
When this key is pressed use GetKeyState(VK_MENU); to check if the Alt key is pressed.

Posted 9-Jun-10 19:15pm

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Nish Nishant 13-Jul-10 11:14am

Reason for my vote of 5
Worth 5!