Arrow Keys

[Ursie]

Hello,

First of all I want to say AutoIT is a superb scripting and automating language.

Second I need to have a possibility to send a UP or a DOWN. I know there is a Function called "Send".

I use that one already like this Send ("{UP}"); but it seems that this will trigger the UP key on the NumPad. I need the UP Key between the Main Keybord and the NumPad. Anybody knows if it is possible to simulate a key press of those arrow keys located between the Main Keybord and the NumPad ? if it is possible please send a respond with a example then.

Thank you

[Guest JohnD]

I always work with "Send, {UP}" and it works fine

[Ursie]

Well i have a program what needs to be controlled with those arrow keys exactly and Send("{UP}") doesn't work so i don't know whats going wrong then.

Edited May 3, 2004 by Ursie

[CyberSlug]

What program? The program could be hooking into the keyboard at a level lower than AutoIt operates.

As far as I know, AutoIT is sending the standard virtual key code for the up arrow.

Edit: Nevermind. It appears AutoIt is marking the extended flag the arrow key codes.... I might be able to post a patched AutoIt build tomorrow that works the way you want.

Edited May 3, 2004 by CyberSlug

[Jon]

It's probably a game, and some games (FFXI etc) seem to block certain keypresses.

[CyberSlug]

I'd say Jon is right.

In the official build, UP is marked as an "extended" key and a testing Send("{UP}") with a keyboard tester program flagged the arrow key on the main keyboard as being triggered.

I just tried an AutoIT build that removed the extended flag; the result was the number pad arrow key was flagged.

So it seems AutoIt shows the correct behavior.