WinMinimize with Advanced Renamer Software has unintended behaviour

[Cr8zy_Ivan]

I use "WinMinimize, A" to Minimize all my Windows and Software. For some reason Advanced Renamer Minimizes to the Taskbar only when you click on the Minimize Icon in the Titlebar. When I use my AutoHotkey Hotkeys to execute "WinMinimize, A", Advanced Renamer "Minimizes" to some weird little bar at the bottom of the screen, just above Windows' Start Button.

Does anyone have an idea of what's going on?

Advanced Renamer:
https://www.advancedrenamer.com/

[mikeyww]

I did not try it, but programs can do what they wish in handling this, create custom title bars, etc. Some things that sometimes work are sending the key sequence to activate the system menu-- which often includes a minimize option-- sending a "close" command if the window closes to the taskbar, or using a click (last resort) on that icon just as you would do manually.

If a program has multiple windows, it is also possible that you need to minimize a window other than the active one.

In many instances, I feel that we do not optimize our abilities to interact with program authors. These authors are often willing to help identify the solutions for their programs, or even modify their programs to accommodate new needs.

[FanaticGuru]

I use "WinMinimize, A" to Minimize all my Windows and Software. For some reason Advanced Renamer Minimizes to the Taskbar only when you click on the Minimize Icon in the Titlebar. When I use my AutoHotkey Hotkeys to execute "WinMinimize, A", Advanced Renamer "Minimizes" to some weird little bar at the bottom of the screen, just above Windows' Start Button.

Does anyone have an idea of what's going on?

Advanced Renamer:
https://www.advancedrenamer.com/

This works for me with Advanced Renamer.
PostMessage, 0x0112, 0xF020,,, WinTitle, WinText ; 0x0112 = WM_SYSCOMMAND, 0xF020 = SC_MINIMIZE

FG

[mikeyww]

Good!

And reference if needed: https://www.autohotkey.com/docs/v1/lib/WinMinimize.htm#Remarks