title: How can I force validation of a form / control in Compact Framework?
body: <p>Is there any way to force control validation in .NET CF? In full .NET there is the Validate() method, but it is missing from CF. </p>
  
  <p>I'm trying to make a control bind data back to the model when closing the form, but clicking the main menu button doesn't seem to steal focus from the control and the Validating and Validated events don't fire.</p>
  
  <p>Do you know of any workarounds for this problem? </p>