KeyDown Event Not Firing For Arrow Keys?

Aug 8, 2010

I have a weird problem. Ive created a UserControl that can be used to pan and zoom an image but when ever I add the control to a form my arrow keys will not trigger the KeyDown event anymore. If I remove it no problem.

If I try and listen to the KeyDown event on the control itself nothing fires either!

Ive set the KeyPreview property on the for to True.

I'd be happy to supply the code if anyone think they could solve it..

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