MS Access Bypass Key - (Moved)

[coopdaveel]

Hi.  Been a while since I was here.

Trying to automate a clunky installation procedure for Microsoft Access database.  One of the steps requires launching an Access module with the bypass key (hold SHIFT while double-clicking the exe.)

So far I can't find another way to do this, as the official bypass method is to use the SHIFT key.  (https://support.office.com/en-us/article/bypass-startup-options-when-you-open-a-database-ba66917a-68b6-4fe6-8c23-33042953a5f9)

Is there a way to use the SEND function?  Is there a method that doesn't require sending mouse clicks?  Looking for an elegant solution.

 

 

[Jos]

Moved to the appropriate forum, as the Developer General Discussion forum very clearly states:

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[Nine]

Yes you can use the send function this way :

Send ("{LSHIFT down}")
; do something here
Send ("{LSHIFT up}")

As for the mouse clicks, I do not understand the question. You may want to elaborate...

If this for a software installation, have you tried silent install ?

Edited December 21, 2018 by Nine