Sending to a window that isnt selected

[LordNeo]

Topic pretty much explains it all..

I want to send a keystroke to another window so i can have it running while I do something else.

For instance, I want a script to send my F key to one window while I surf the net on firefox.

Is there a way to do this?

Edited August 27, 2005 by LordNeo

[BigDod]

Topic pretty much explains it all..

I want to send a keystroke to another window so i can have it running while I do something else.

For instance, I want a script to send my F key to one window while I surf the net on firefox.

Is there a way to do this?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Look at ControlSend in the help file.

[LordNeo]

I'm a bit new to v3. I've been using v2 for years now because it has worked for my needs.

Well, what I'm trying to say is I don't really understand the ControlSend command.

Could you give me an example of how to use it?

[BigDod]

Startup notepad then minimise it and run

ControlSend("Untitled", "", "Edit1", "This is a line of text in the notepad window")

Maximise notepad and see the result

[LordNeo]

Yes, I have tried that example. What I do not understand is the Edit1.

What does it mean and how do I know what to put there?

[BigDod]

Use AutoIT Window Info, click where you require to send the text to and it will show you the ControlID to use. Try using Notepad and look for Edit1.

[LordNeo]

Alright, I got it working thank you very much

[BigDod]

Alright, I got it working thank you very much

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

No problem, just like to help, it helps me learn.