Problems with Send("{SHIFTDOWN}{ENTER}{SHIFTUP}")

[FredSmith1966]

I have used SciTE script writer to record a script where I run a program from Start>Run but need to press SHIFT+ENTER (or using the mouse SHIFT + Click on OK) to get the application to popup another dialogue box.

ScriptWriter recorded Send("{SHIFTDOWN}{ENTER}{SHIFTUP}") which is what I expected.

When I run the script, it only appears to send just the ENTER key as the extra dialogue box does not popup

I have experimented with changing SendKeyDownDelay up to 1000 but no luck.

Here is the problem part of my script:

Send("#r")

WinWait("Run","")

If Not WinActive("Run","") Then WinActivate("Run","")

WinWaitActive("Run","")

Send("R:\datawrks\datawrks.exe")

sleep(1000)

Opt("SendKeyDownDelay", 100)

Send("{SHIFTDOWN}{ENTER}{SHIFTUP}",0)

[this-is-me]

Why not use Send("+{ENTER}") ?

[Golbez]

Send("{SHIFT DOWN}{ENTER}{SHIFT UP}",0)

its like this anyway

[this-is-me]

Golbez, You know not of what you speak. The helpfile clearly states (and I quote)

{SHIFTDOWN} Holds the SHIFT key down until {SHIFTUP} is sent

[FredSmith1966]

Why not use Send("+{ENTER}") ?

I have tried Send("+{ENTER}") also. Still same problem, the SHIFT appears to get lost!

[this-is-me]

Have you tried it without the 0 flag on send?

[FredSmith1966]

Have you tried it without the 0 flag on send?

I have tried the following:

Send("{SHIFTDOWN}{ENTER}{SHIFTUP}",0)

Send("{SHIFTDOWN}{ENTER}{SHIFTUP}")

Send("+{ENTER})

Send("R:\datawrks\datawrks.exe{SHIFTDOWN}{ENTER}{SHIFTUP}",0)

Send("R:\datawrks\datawrks.exe+{ENTER}",0)

Being a newcomer to AutoIT, are there any issues with specific keybord drivers etc. that could cause my problem? I have not had the opportunity to test this on another machine at this stage.

[Xenobiologist]

Hi,

try this on different programs.

HotKeySet("1", "a")

While 1
    Sleep(1000)
WEnd

Func a()
    Send("+{ENTER}")
EndFunc   ;==>a

So long,

Mega

[this-is-me]

I think I can guess the issue here. Try this:

Send("{SHIFTDOWN}{ENTER}")
Sleep(10000)
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instead of coming from the run box.

Edited October 7, 2006 by this-is-me

[FredSmith1966]

This seems to be the program itself wanting to "see" the shift key, not the run box. Therefore, you have to keep "holding" shift until the launched application accepts the command.

You are right.

Here is my working code:

Send("{SHIFTDOWN}",0)

Sleep(100)

Send("{ENTER}", 0)

Sleep(1000)

send("{SHIFTUP}", 0)

Thank You all, I am now a happy little vegemite!