Doghouse 0 Posted June 20, 2010 would a command like:Send("{F8}")replicate pressing the F8 function key on the keyboard? If not how would I need to write the script to replicate pressing a function key?Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GEOSoft 67 Posted June 21, 2010 help file >> appendix >> sendkey list. Yes, it does send the function key code. GeorgeQuestion about decompiling code? Read the decompiling FAQ and don't bother posting the question in the forums.Be sure to read and follow the forum rules. -AKA the AutoIt Reading and Comprehension Skills test.*** The PCRE (Regular Expression) ToolKit for AutoIT - (Updated Oct 20, 2011 ver:3.0.1.13) - Please update your current version before filing any bug reports. The installer now includes both 32 and 64 bit versions. No change in version number.Visit my Blog .. currently not active but it will soon be resplendent with news and views. Also please remove any links you may have to my website. it is soon to be closed and replaced with something else."Old age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doghouse 0 Posted June 21, 2010 Thank You! Please pardon my silly questions. I just heard about AutoIt yesterday in response to a question on another forum. I'm still very green to AutoIt, but can see how it can help automate several of my dialy tasks. Please bear with me while I try to learn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
somdcomputerguy 103 Posted June 21, 2010 ..heard about AutoIt yesterday in response to a question on another forum.Offtopic sortof.. What other forum if you don't mind? Just curious.. - Bruce /*somdcomputerguy */ If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doghouse 0 Posted June 21, 2010 (edited) CodeCallI went there looking for a suggestion about writing this script, and was pointed to AutoIt. Edited June 21, 2010 by Doghouse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doghouse 0 Posted June 21, 2010 Along the same line of inquiry, when writing a script to automate repetiative proceedures, would I write the SEND command comments to conform to the AutoIt syntax of the syntax of the program I'm working in. For example to simulate pressing the return button in AutoIt the command would be Send("{ENTER}"), but whe writing macros in the application I use at work I would enter ^m to simulate pressing the return button. Which method should I use? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
somdcomputerguy 103 Posted June 21, 2010 Well some more tips then..ControlSend usually works out better with Windows windows.Check out IE Management And Excel Management. - Bruce /*somdcomputerguy */ If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
somdcomputerguy 103 Posted June 21, 2010 Send Enter. - Bruce /*somdcomputerguy */ If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doghouse 0 Posted June 21, 2010 Thanks! Another silly question, which would work better when operating an a DOS type environmment Send or ControlSend? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
somdcomputerguy 103 Posted June 21, 2010 (edited) I try to use ControlSend over Send (for Windows or DOS, too), except when I can't.. But I can't really say which operates better with a DOS window. Edited June 21, 2010 by somdcomputerguy - Bruce /*somdcomputerguy */ If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doghouse 0 Posted June 21, 2010 The program works in windows, but operates more like a dos program. None of the Windows features work, you cannot click to move from place to place on the screen, all the navigation is done with the keyboard. This program is slated to be replaced next year, about 15-20 years over due. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
somdcomputerguy 103 Posted June 21, 2010 Use the AutoIt Window Info Tool (AU3Info) to see whatever can be got from a program, UIO wise anyway.. I'm sure if you posted particular things you were trying to accomplish, as well as any code you have gotten to the point of, would get you all kinds of assistance here.. - Bruce /*somdcomputerguy */ If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doghouse 0 Posted June 21, 2010 I'll start the more serious coding Tuesday when I get back to work. There are several areas that I cannot get too specific due to security restrictions. I work for a phone company and they're very touchy about sharing any info. Thanks for giving me a good place to start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
