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# setFocus

Sets the cursor focus to a specific control and optionally selects the existing text.

## Parameters

1. controlId - the name of the control to set the focus to
2. select - (optional) if set to true, the existing text in the control is selected. if empty or false, the cursor is placed behind the not selected text

## Example Usages

```javascript
app.setFocus("adrName"); //set focus and place cursor after existing text
app.setFocus("adrName", true); //set focus and select the existing text
```

### Return Values

Function does not explicitly produce return value.