How send a command to a non-active window?

[Ysengrim]

Guys,

I want to send a string of commands to a window that's not active without getting it in front (active) so I can work without the program disrupt me

Is that possible?

I tried the ControlSend () or ControlFocus() commands but it didn't work without a WinActivate()

but then the program comes in front so I can't work

can somebody help this noob

thanks for advise

Ysengrim

[herewasplato]

http://www.autoitscript.com/forum/index.ph...st&p=419092

it depends on the application - controlsend might not work on your app

Edited November 19, 2007 by herewasplato

[martin]

Guys,

I want to send a string of commands to a window that's not active without getting it in front (active) so I can work without the program disrupt me

Is that possible?

I tried the ControlSend () or ControlFocus() commands but it didn't work without a WinActivate()

but then the program comes in front so I can't work

can somebody help this noob

thanks for advise

Ysengrim

Another approach, if all else fails, might be to WinMove the application out of the desktop area then it won't get in your way even if it's active. You can always move it back again afterwards. (I haven't tried this.)