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' This example uses the SETFOCUS method to change focus between two command
' buttons.
 
' To try this example:
' 1. Choose New Project from the File menu
' 2. Choose New Form from the File menu to create a form with two command
'    buttons (use the default names)
' 3. Press Alt+F4 to return to the programming environment
' 4. Copy the code example below to the form module
' 5. Press F5 to run the example
 
 DECLARE SUB SetFocusDemo ()
 
 SUB Form_Click ()
         CALL SetFocusDemo
 END SUB
 
 SUB SetFocusDemo ()
         Msg$ = "Choose OK to watch the focus change to the other control."
         MSGBOX Msg$                        ' Display message
         IF SCREEN.ActiveControl.Caption = "Command1" THEN
                  Command2.SETFOCUS             ' Set focus to button 2
         ELSE
                  Command1.SETFOCUS             ' Set focus to button 1
         END IF
 END SUB