On Click show ToolTip

[Ali Rizwan]

Hi all,
I want to show tooltip when i click on a button.
And how can i show a multiline tooltip?
Thanx.

[Killer42]

I want to show tooltip when I click on a button.
And how can I show a multiline tooltip?

I don't think you have any control over the formatting of a tooltip. VB (or Windows) just wraps it as required.

I think you also don't have much (if any) control over how/when to display them. If you want finer control over this stuff, then I guess you'll need to create your own by popping up a little window.

Let's see... I guess it would need to have Enabled = False so the user can't interact with it, and also be set to "stay on top" - I think you have to do an API call for that.

[hariharanmca]

Hi all,
I want to show tooltip when i click on a button.
And how can i show a multiline tooltip?
Thanx.

That doesn’t have any sense. When you click the command button then your command will be triggered. No use of showing tool tip after command executed.

[Killer42]

That doesn’t have any sense. When you click the command button then your command will be triggered. No use of showing tool tip after command executed.

Well, I suppose that depends on what the tooltip says, and what the button does.

[Ali Rizwan]

That doesn’t have any sense. When you click the command button then your command will be triggered. No use of showing tool tip after command executed.

Ok
Can we show a balloon instead of tooltip?

[hariharanmca]

Ok
Can we show a balloon instead of tooltip?

Can you explain, what that command will do and why you want to display on click?

[Ali Rizwan]

Can you explain, what that command will do and why you want to display on click?

Ok,
I have a textbox where only numbers will enter
I want when the textbox focuses a ballon will show with text "Only numbers can enter"
and when noninteger value entered this ballon also show instead of any msgbox.
thanx

[hariharanmca]

Ok,
I have a textbox where only numbers will enter
I want when the textbox focuses a balloon will show with text "Only numbers can enter"
and when noninteger value entered this balloon also show instead of any msgbox.
thanx

Keep a label near the text box and display your message. You can use balloon but I am not aware of that.

[Ali Rizwan]

Keep a label near the text box and display your message. You can use balloon but I am not aware of that.

I know the label thing
But I want a proper windows balloon.
If it is possible then tell otherwise thanks trying
Thanks.

[Killer42]

I'm confused. What's the difference between a "balloon" and a "tooltip"?

[Killer42]

Well in any case, try this little sample I just whipped up. It shows one possible method of doing your own "balloons". It's a VB6 project.

[hariharanmca]

Good idea but if i place some controls then this lable ZOrder will not come forward with text box, command button,...etc (Other controls).

He is looking for same like Tooltip.

[Killer42]

Good idea but if i place some controls then this lable ZOrder will not come forward with text box, command button,...etc (Other controls).

He is looking for same like Tooltip.

Yes, you would need to ensure somehow that your balloon was visible. Either by moving it in front of other controls (if that's possible with Shape controls) or by simply making sure that you keep that part of the form clear.

This was merely expanding on your suggestion to "keep a label near the text box".

This sample form wasn't intended to be a polished application, of course - merely an illustration of some principles.

[Ali Rizwan]

Hello Hari and Killer
I have a thing I have made some tooltips in which tooltips are in a circle with fade effects. It looks like a balloon.
Thank you both.
Thanks a lot for your company.
But if you find anything by which you can show windows balloon tip on form on any event then please tell me.
Thanks.

[Killer42]

I have a thing I have made some tooltips in which tooltips are in a circle with fade effects. It looks like a balloon.
Thank you both.

Any chance you could post it here? Sounds like fun.