Autoit input blocked from a program.

[Azathoth]

Alright, here is the issue. I am trying to send text to a text box in a program using ControlSend, I can get it to function perfectly with notepad, with no issues, but the other program will not accept it. I can use WinActivate on said program, but I cannot ControlSend to its controls.

I have tried multiple ways of sending to the control, not even Send("test") will work. Any ideas? This script is not being written AS a bot for a GAME, so we can end the senseless flames before they start. If anyone has run into this before, and knows a way around it, please inform me, it would be greatly appreciated.

[notsure]

Can you post some output from the autoit window-info on that textbox?

[Bert]

The question will be asked however - Are you attempting to interact with a game? Does this game have a TOS against automation? You may want to check this. If it does, then the game in question may have software running to resist what you are attempting.

If it isn't a game, then is the window flash based? Is it web based? Know what you are attempting to automate would help in figuring out your issue.

[Azathoth]

Ok, apparently we need to fully get this out of the way.

This script is not being written to interact with a game.

The program I am interacting with does not mention automation prevention in a TOS/EULA/Any other form of agreement.

So, with that out of the way.

Any opinions?

Have you run into this before?

Could they be custom controls that resist automation?

And if so, any work arounds?

[Jos]

Any opinions?

Have you run into this before?

Could they be custom controls that resist automation?

And if so, any work arounds?

Show the info given by AU3INFO for this control and the scriptline that isn't working.

Jos

Edited February 17, 2010 by Jos

[Azathoth]

Show the info given by AU3INFO for this control and the scriptline that isn't working.

Jos

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>>>> Window <<<<
Title:  HB Login
Class:  WindowsForms10.window.8.app.0.33c0d9d
Position:   132, 132
Size:   307, 507
Style:  0x16CF0000
ExStyle:    0x00050100
Handle: 0x00030354

>>>> Control <<<<
Class:  WindowsForms10.EDIT.app.0.33c0d9d
Instance:   1
ClassnameNN:    WindowsForms10.EDIT.app.0.33c0d9d1
Name:   
Advanced (Class):   [CLASS:WindowsForms10.EDIT.app.0.33c0d9d; INSTANCE:1]
ID: 328486
Text:   
Position:   77, 12
Size:   210, 20
ControlClick Coords:    29, 12
Style:  0x560100C0
ExStyle:    0x00000200
Handle: 0x00050326

>>>> Mouse <<<<
Position:   242, 179
Cursor ID:  0
Color:  0xD4D0C8

>>>> StatusBar <<<<

>>>> ToolsBar <<<<

>>>> Visible Text <<<<
Username:
Password:
Login


>>>> Hidden Text <<<<

And...

ControlSend("HB Login", "", "[CLASS:WindowsForms10.EDIT.app.0.33c0d9d; INSTANCE:1]", "TestTestTest")

ControlSend("HB Login", "", "[CLASS:EDIT; INSTANCE:1]", "TestTestTest")

I have tried it many, many, ways, doesn't seem to work.

Like I said before, I also tried WinActivate, which Will activate the window and bring it to the front, and tried just using Send("TestTestTest") and that will not work on this particular form either, am I missing something?

[Delta]

Have you tried using ClassnameNN in place of Class? Also try it with ControlSetText Instead of ControlSend.

[Bert]

what happens when you do WinList and attempt to hit something via the array listing?

[Azathoth]

Good ideas, Ill try it now and post my findings.

[Azathoth]

WinList is pretty Limited, however, I can find the Hb Login window, title, and Hwnd, so it does find it.

However, ControlSetText, would not work either. I tried many variations of ControlSend, ControlSetText, and even tried to use a ControlClick on the login button, but nothing so far.

However, I can use the classnames to retrieve the hWnd of the controls via ControlGetHandle.

Any other ideas?

[XKahn]

Have you tried the simple form of Send instead of ControlSend?

Example: Opens Hardware in Windows XP and set acceleration to MAX

Run("control.exe desk.cpl,,4")         ;Run the Display Control Panel on 5th Tab "Settings" 
WinWaitActive("Display Properties")          ;Wait of it to open

Send("{TAB 3}{ENTER}")                       ;Tab 3 times to Advance then enter
WinWaitActive("Plug and Play Monitor")       ;Wait of it to open
Send("+{TAB}{RIGHT 3}{TAB}{RIGHT 5}{ENTER}") ;Scroll the slider all the way to the right
WinWaitActive("Display Properties")          ;Wait to close
Send("{TAB 2}{ENTER}")                       ;close display properties

If you are just wanting to send keyboard input to any program this seems simple enough.

[Azathoth]

Have you tried the simple form of Send instead of ControlSend?

Example: Opens Hardware in Windows XP and set acceleration to MAX

Run("control.exe desk.cpl,,4")         ;Run the Display Control Panel on 5th Tab "Settings" 
WinWaitActive("Display Properties")          ;Wait of it to open

Send("{TAB 3}{ENTER}")                       ;Tab 3 times to Advance then enter
WinWaitActive("Plug and Play Monitor")       ;Wait of it to open
Send("+{TAB}{RIGHT 3}{TAB}{RIGHT 5}{ENTER}") ;Scroll the slider all the way to the right
WinWaitActive("Display Properties")          ;Wait to close
Send("{TAB 2}{ENTER}")                       ;close display properties

If you are just wanting to send keyboard input to any program this seems simple enough.

Not accepting Send input either. It is really odd to be honest.

[Azathoth]

If anyone has any ideas, I am all ears.

[Azathoth]

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[edpaffjr]

Did you ever find a solution to the problem? I am experiencing a similar issue with WindowsForms10.window.8.app.0.33c0d9d which will not accept any controlclicks, controlsends, controlcommands, or even send commands.