How to convert script to send to minimized window

[EpicValor]

I see the ControlSend command, but not sure how to convert the keystrokes to a controlsend format. Does every line in the script need a controlsend equivalent line?

Sleep("5000")
Sleep("10000")
$i = 0
Do
If WinActive( "", "" ) Then
Send("{1 down}")
Sleep("1500")
Send("{1 up}")
Sleep("500")
Send("{- down}") 
Send("{- up}")
Sleep("2500")
EndIf
Until $i = 1

[JLogan3o13]

@EpicValor yes, a ControlSend corresponds to a Send. But instead of sending blindly, you target a specific control on a window. If you can explain more what exactly you are trying to automate, and in what app, we can probably assist further.

[Bilgus]

;Sleep("5000")
;Sleep("10000")
$i = 0
Local $hWnd = 0
Const $_SEND_RAW = (1)
Opt("SendKeyDelay", 500)
Opt("SendKeyDownDelay", 1500)
Do
    $i += 1
    $hWnd = WinActive( "", "" )
    If $hWnd Then
        ControlSend($hWnd, "", "", "1-")
        ;ControlSend($hWnd, "", "", "1-", $_SEND_RAW );If you dont want/need special keys...
        Sleep(1000)
    Endif
    ;Send("{1 down}")
    ;Sleep("1500")
    ;Send("{1 up}")
    ;Sleep("500")
    ;Send("{- down}")
    ;Send("{- up}")
    ;Sleep("2500")
Until $i > 10

Opt("SendKeyDelay", 5) ;Defaults
Opt("SendKeyDownDelay", 5)

 

[Bilgus]

Now as for the minimized window part WinActive("","") is not going to give you the handle of the minimized window

I'm assuming you are getting the handle prior to minimizing it

[EpicValor]

Yeah, I have the minimized handle if it's the title of the active screen before I minimize it.  I had to remove the name, because asking about certain programs, even if they are defunct, and no longer in business, is against the rules.  The program itself has a macro tool to automate activities, but it's clunky.

The original script did work if it was the active screen. 

Thanks for the template. I really needed to see the format as it differs from the original. I'll try it when I get home.

[Melba23]

EpicValor,

Quote

 I had to remove the name, because asking about certain programs, even if they are defunct, and no longer in business, is against the rules. 

I see you did not read those rules to which I linked very carefully - you missed the part that says:

"Do not repost the same question if the previous thread has been locked - particularly if you merely reword the question to get around one of the prohibitions listed above"

Do NOT start another thread on this - our patience has limits.

M23

 

[Melba23]

EpicValor,

And sending me snotty PMs does nothing to affect the outcome - you are not a "special case" anymore than any other gamer who has tried that line.

M23

[JLogan3o13]

@Bilgus one final addendum, as you are somewhat new to the forum. Typically, if a Mod has stepped into a thread to ask a user specifically what they are trying to automate, there is a reason. As you can see from the outcome above, we've seen most everything and heard most every argument, so have a pretty good idea on these kinds of things.

In the future we would appreciate it if you would hold off helping until that determination has been made.