Java Development

[patrick8341]

I would like to register a KeyListener to capture the number pressed during a phone dialing. Here is my sample code:

public class MyApp extends UiApplication{

public registerListeners(){
setAcceptEvents(true);
enableKeyUpEvents(true);

....

addKeyListener(new KeyListener(){
public boolean keyChar(char key, int status, int time) {
...
return false;
}
});
}

public static void main(String args[]){
MyApp alert = new MyApp();
if( args.length > 0 && args[ 0 ].equals( "autostartup" ) )
{
alert.registerListeners();
alert.enterEventDispatcher();
}
else
{
alert.enterEventDispatcher();
}

}
}

However, while dialing a phone number, my listener never get called. I can verify that the application is running in the background. Any ideas?

I am testing it on BlackBerry 8100 simulator with JDE4.2.0

Thanks.

Patrick

Message Edited by patrick8341 on 07-18-2008 12:06 PM

[MSohm · Accepted solution]

Your KeyListener will only capture keys when your application is in the foreground.  Background applications are not able to capture key presses or trackball/wheel movement.

[patrick8341]

Thank you! That explains it!