I browsed the web for a simplified keyboard for a project running on windows mobile, but I could not find anything good, so I tried to create one myself.
The basic problem encountered, related to which control use to realize the “keys”, was: I need a control that:
– is clickable
– can contain text
– DOES NOT TAKE THE FOCUS
I made some attempt, and I found that the LinkLabel seems to be exactly what I need: it works.
Now, the question is: is that a good idea to use the LinkLabel to realize a touch screen keyboard, or this is the wrong approach?
I would like to avoid developing all the application with this keyboard, and then find some trouble when it will be “too late”.
Honestly the “right” approach is to create an actual SIP (there’s a sample in the WinMo SDK). Anything else and you have to deal with the focus issues you’re already seeing.