Sending keystrokes/text to an unactive window

[kenneal]

Is it possible to send text/keystrokes to an unactive windows? That means lets say while im browsing or gaming, the script is in the background doing other actions in the other unfocused window

[LxP]

Welcome to the forums!

Take a look at the ControlSend() command -- it will likely be what you're after. Maybe the WinMenuSelectItem() command will be useful as well.

[kenneal]

Thanks for the welcome

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

Lets say I have opened Autoit windows info, the program which I am about to input text does not appear to have a classnameNN which Notepad has(Edit1).

How can I go about inputing text to that particular program this way?

[LxP]

I've seen people issue a ControlSend() instruction leaving the control field blank:

ControlSend("Window", "", "", "Send!")

Let me know if this idea works for you.

[kenneal]

Actually I tried it earlier, it didnt work, now that you suggested it I tried it again and it works.. perhaps a typo earlier. Thanks a lot and have a nice day