Controlsend doesn't work

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Plantim
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Controlsend doesn't work

Post by Plantim » 21 Sep 2021, 04:51

Hello,

I try to send a keystroke to a windows in background (the window is not activated), but it doesn't work.
I don't know what i'm doing wrong

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SendMode Input
ControlSend,, {c}, %window%
thank you
kentpachi
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Joined: 15 May 2016, 01:23

Re: Controlsend doesn't work

Post by kentpachi » 21 Sep 2021, 06:03

Plantim wrote:
21 Sep 2021, 04:51
Hello,

I try to send a keystroke to a windows in background (the window is not activated), but it doesn't work.
I don't know what i'm doing wrong

Code: Select all

SendMode Input
ControlSend,, {c}, %window%
thank you
what window is it? a game or emulated?
i tested that some games or app if its directx or opengl, controlsend and controlclick wont work properly
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boiler
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Re: Controlsend doesn't work

Post by boiler » 21 Sep 2021, 07:33

What does the variable window contain?
Plantim
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Re: Controlsend doesn't work

Post by Plantim » 22 Sep 2021, 11:45

Oops sorry, any wintitle
Plantim
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Re: Controlsend doesn't work

Post by Plantim » 22 Sep 2021, 11:46

kentpachi wrote:
21 Sep 2021, 06:03
Plantim wrote:
21 Sep 2021, 04:51
Hello,

I try to send a keystroke to a windows in background (the window is not activated), but it doesn't work.
I don't know what i'm doing wrong

Code: Select all

SendMode Input
ControlSend,, {c}, %window%
thank you
what window is it? a game or emulated?
i tested that some games or app if its directx or opengl, controlsend and controlclick wont work properly
It’s on java/flash game
kentpachi
Posts: 152
Joined: 15 May 2016, 01:23

Re: Controlsend doesn't work

Post by kentpachi » 22 Sep 2021, 13:12

Plantim wrote:
22 Sep 2021, 11:46
kentpachi wrote:
21 Sep 2021, 06:03
Plantim wrote:
21 Sep 2021, 04:51
Hello,

I try to send a keystroke to a windows in background (the window is not activated), but it doesn't work.
I don't know what i'm doing wrong

Code: Select all

SendMode Input
ControlSend,, {c}, %window%
thank you
what window is it? a game or emulated?
i tested that some games or app if its directx or opengl, controlsend and controlclick wont work properly
It’s on java/flash game
try to add ClassNN, use Window Spy to check it.
have u also tried controlclick if it works?
i tested controlclickc and controlsend in some gamees and sometimes former work and the latter does not or vice versa.
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