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Events
OpenOffice.org dialogs and forms are based on an event-oriented programming model
where you can assign event handlers to the control elements. An event handler runs a
predefined procedure when a particular action occurs. You can also edit documents or open
databases with event handling as well as access other control elements.
OpenOffice.org control elements recognize different types of events that can be triggered in
different situations. These event types can be divided into four groups:
• Mouse control: Events that correspond to mouse actions (for example, simple mouse
movements or a click on a particular screen location).
• Keyboard control: Events that are triggered by keyboard strokes.
• Focus modification: Events that OpenOffice.org performs when control elements are
activated or deactivated.
• Control element-specific events: Events that only occur in relation to certain control
elements.
When you work with events, make sure that you create the associated dialog in the
OpenOffice.org development environment and that it contains the required control
elements or documents (if you apply the events to a form).