how can i sendkeys to an application on my desktop?
any ideas guys?
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how can i sendkeys to an application on my desktop?
any ideas guys?
how about
VB Code:
but i want to pick the application to send to
Then I think you need to use APIs.
If you want a simple way use AppActivate...
It's a shotty but quick way to pull the program up front before sending the keys.VB Code:
thanks, by that do you mean the programs window title at the top? like for e.g, this window for me would beQuote:
Originally Posted by Spajeoly
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Yeah, thats what Spajeoly meant. The other option you could use other than window title is the window handle. You could check it using Spy++, Ive used this option to move windows and sendkeys too. But I find sometimes for a window/program the handle changes which makes using the Program title or window name easier.Quote:
thanks, by that do you mean the programs window title at the top? like for e.g, this window for me would be
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Is there a way without using APIs' to list the currently open window names?
For example, if I wanted to send it to this browser window I'd want to us left$() because I'd have these options:
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No, you'd need to use an API to list the currently open windows.
If you're looking for a specific window all the time, you can use the FindWindow API, with the class name (you can get that in Spy++ iirc).
Other than that, you have to enumerate all the open windows!
thanks guys, but how can i then hit the enter button on the keyboard?
currently i tested it on a messenger conversation i had open with myself
i sent the message 'hello'
it put 'hello' in the messenger send box, this is fine, but i also wana make it hit enter!
Im sure about 50 other people have asked this, have you had a good search of the forums?
If your using SendKeys then it's {ENTER} or ~ .