AUTOIME keyword
Applies To
Combo box, enhanced combo box, edit box, grid column, and multiline edit components.
Property defaults.
The AUTOIME keyword may also be specified in the DEFAULTFORMAT( ) keyword of edt_ (extended data type) variables.
Component property: Format.
Description
Sets the Input Method Editor (IME) mode when a component receives input focus. For many Asian languages, IME settings are required to type characters from the keyboard.
Syntax
AUTOIME( mode )
| Part | Description |
| mode | A string expression that specifies an IME mode, as described in Settings. |
Settings
| Setting | Description |
| ALPHANUM DB | Double-byte alphanumeric characters |
| ALPHANUM SB | Single-byte alphanumeric characters |
| HIRAGANA | Double-byte Hiragana |
| KATAKANA DB | Double-byte Katakana |
| KATAKANA SB | Single-byte Katakana |
Remarks
IME settings have an effect only on workstations equipped with the Japanese version of Windows.
After you specify an IME mode for a component, WinStudio sets the mode whenever the component receives the input focus. For components that have no IME specification, AUTOIME automatically sets the Roman input mode and closes the IME.