Manipulate elements without focusing on their window

[usser]

Hello!

Is it possible to manipulate elements, eg fill a textbox with text or select a listbox entry, in both Windows apps and Webpages, without focusing on them?

 

I want to really multitask, ie send clicks and text to other windows, while manipulating other windows via AutoIt.

 

thanks!

[Nikolas92]

ControlSend, ControlClick, ControlSetText?

[MattHiggs]

51 minutes ago, Nikolas92 said:

ControlSend, ControlClick, ControlSetText?

I was under the impression that these functions also required the Window containing the controls the functions are manipulating needed to be in focus in order for the manipulation to take effect.  

[usser]

54 minutes ago, whiggs said:

I was under the impression that these functions also required the Window containing the controls the functions are manipulating needed to be in focus in order for the manipulation to take effect.  

Any definite answer please?

[MattHiggs]

Just now, usser said:

Any definite answer please?

Have you actually tried a test case to see if the original answer you were given is not valid?

[usser]

8 hours ago, whiggs said:

Have you actually tried a test case to see if the original answer you were given is not valid?

 

not yet, also any testing I may attempt may not catch an issue (eg clicks not interfering at that time)

[MattHiggs]

Generally, if it works in the test case, it will work the way you want it.  I say generally because nothings perfect and there will always be hiccups.