Solved: Assign Macro to Runtime-Generated Textbox Event

[duluter]

Hi, all.

If I add a textbox to a userform at runtime. How do I assign a macro to run when the textbox's AfterUpdate event fires?


Thanks,

Duluter

[Bob Phillips]

Don't add it aruntime, add it in design and hide it until required.

[duluter]

Thanks for the reply, xld.

I suppose it's possible for me to unhide existing controls at runtime, but I'm generating a dynamic form based on runtime conditions. I do not know how many textboxes I might need at runtime. I guess I could create more than I think I'll ever need, but that seems inelegant. My only roadblock right now is tapping into the runtime-generated control events. If there's a way to do it, then I'd like to go that route. Is there no way?

Thanks,

Duluter

[mikerickson]

One way to code events for on the fly controls is to use a custom class.
The code in This Post (http://www.vbaexpress.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27542&highlight=control+class) shows how its done with checkboxes.

In your case, you could write a class for textboxes, but there is no AfterUpdate event in a custom class. Perhaps a different TextBox event (that is avalible via classes) would work for your need.


Also, depending on how they are to be used, a list box (with its easily variable number of items) can sometimes be used rather than creating textboxes on the fly.

[duluter]

Thank you, all. I'll see what I can do with the class module.


Duluter