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  • 1.  Tool buttons on custom tabs

    Posted 01-15-2026 08:57
    Edited by Peter Møller 01-16-2026 03:06

    Hi,

    I have created a custom tab group that recreates some regular tool buttons for ease of access, but when I use them I have to click on the map window twice to get them to activate. The map window is active and "front". I may not be recreating them in the best way. Any tips welcome. 

    For example, I replicate the Zoom tool like this:

    Toolbutton
      HelpMsg "Zoom"
      Calling ZoomTool
      Cursor 129
      icon 4
    Sub ZoomTool
      Run Menu Command 1722  'Define M_TOOLS_SEARCH_RECT 1722
      Run Menu Command 1705  'Define M_TOOLS_EXPAND 1705
    End Sub
    Other things I've tried
    Set Window intWnd Front (at the top of the subroutine)
    Run Menu Command 2951
    Run Menu Command 2952
    Run Menu Command M_LAYOUT_ZOOM_IN  (etc.)
    Similarly, I recreate the Draw Polygon tool:
    Sub DrawTool
    Run Menu Command 1714
    End Sub
    Thanks,
    Steve



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  • 2.  RE: Tool buttons on custom tabs

    Employee
    Posted 01-16-2026 03:10

    Hey Steve

    If you want to copy the Zoom tool, you can mkáke your button call the Zoom tool directly.

    If I remember correctly, you don't even have to specify a Cursor or DrawMode.

    Toolbutton
      HelpMsg "Zoom"
      Calling 1705  'Define M_TOOLS_EXPAND 1705
      icon 4

    But maybe you want your tool to do more?

    Cheers

    Peter



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    Principal Presales Consultant | Distinguished Engineer
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