The whole thing is an event problem. Therefore it's not directly related to the API. It seems that when using the pseudo-protocoll javascript no event propagation occurs. When the pseudo-protocoll javascript is not used - like in buttons - the default event propagation of the browsers must be avoided.
So yes, it is possible to bring the focus back to the map after displaying or removing an overlay - without any click or entering any command in the address bar. Here is a solution for standard-compliant browsers like Firefox: http://www.wolfpil.de/keyboardhandler-solution.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Google Maps API" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/google-maps-api?hl=en.
