Re: newbie key binding question

[Michael Cronenworth <mike cchtml com>]

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Subject: newbie key binding question
From: Michael Cronenworth <mike cchtml com>
To: gtk-app-devel-list gnome org
Date: 11/24/2008 11:23 AM

> Hi all, I'm new to GTK+ usage, but I'm learning quickly.
>
> I wish to set up a key (say, F4) and have it attached to a button, so 
> when F4 is pressed the button's signal is emitted just like a mouse 
> click. I'm familiar with setting up global accelerators (CTRL+Q, etc), 
> but all I want is a single key binding on one button widget on one 
> widget instance. This will not be used globally and only one time. I've 
> seen the GtkBinding page and how it describes RC file usage, but I'd 
> rather not use such a beefy method for just one key...
>
> Any pointers are welcome.

My apologies. I need to add that I am writing in C. Not C++ or Python.

I investigated key bind event watching but I could not find anything 
obvious to use.

Thanks,
Michael