Control combo box drop down list position

[hermanlaksko]

Normally when opening a combo box, it's list will drop down to either the right or left side, however would it be poss to choose/control the side and not have it "dictated" , via vba.

Also would it be poss to detach the list from the combo box itself ?
Thanks for any reply in advance.

Herman
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[MajP]

In regards to detaching a list from the combobox, you may be interested in this demo.

http://www.4shared.com/file/217898219/b4aa23fe/ShortCutMenuControl_V2__2003_.html

 

[hermanlaksko]

Hi MajP
Thanks for your reply and it looks interesting, however this example is using a menu bar to accomplish the job.
What I was looking for was a vba control of the combo list itself.

But thx for this option that may come in handy for other jobs.

Herman
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[MajP]

AKAIK, without using the windows API you cannot control where the list pops up. You could try posting in the windows API forum. If you need to fake it, have a hidden listbox that appears where you want it and then hides once the list is selected. Same with separating a list from the combo. I do not think you could even do that with API, that is why I fake it with a menu. BTW what would it look like to have a list detached from the combo? Are you envisioning something like my demo. I am trying to picture it.

 

[hermanlaksko]

Hi MajP

I dont mind using an API call, I am just not sure how ;-)

Sneakey suggestion, making an extra combo and it might be the solution

I'll, however try you suggestion of a posting on the API forum first.

No I did not get it from your demo, is it something that I saw aong time ago in an app (mde).... Grrrrr ;-D
Thourght it to be quite cool.... but now I need it.....

Herman
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[kjv1611]

The new thread can be found here:
thread711-1598579
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