Function Reference

GUICtrlSendToDummy

Sends a message to a Dummy control.

GUICtrlSendToDummy ( controlID [, state] )

Parameters

controlID The control identifier (controlID) as returned by GUICtrlCreateDummy
state [optional] value that can be retrieved later on by GUICtrlRead

Return Value

Success: Returns 1.
Failure: Returns 0.

Remarks

When this function is called a notification that can be handled through the message loop or with a OnEvent function is generated (as if the control had been "clicked" on).

Related

GUICtrlCreateDummy, GUICtrlSetOnEvent, GUICtrlRead

Example


#include <GUIConstantsEx.au3>

Global $user

Example()

Func Example()
    Local $iOldOpt
    $iOldOpt = Opt("GUIOnEventMode", 1)

    GUICreate("GUISendToDummy", 220, 200, 100, 200)
    GUISetBkColor(0x00E0FFFF) ; will change background color
    GUICtrlSetOnEvent($GUI_EVENT_CLOSE, "OnClick") ; to handle click on button

    $user = GUICtrlCreateDummy()
    GUICtrlSetOnEvent(-1, "Onexit") ; to handle click on button
    GUICtrlCreateButton("event", 75, 170, 70, 20)
    GUICtrlSetOnEvent(-1, "OnClick") ; to handle click on button
    GUISetState()

    While 1
        Sleep(100)
    WEnd

    Opt("GUIOnEventMode", $iOldOpt)

EndFunc   ;==>Example

Func OnClick()
    GUICtrlSendToDummy($user) ; fired dummy control
EndFunc   ;==>OnClick

Func OnExit()
    ; special action before exiting
    Exit
EndFunc   ;==>OnExit