execute keyboard command from VB 1

[jramrus]

I would like to execute a keyboard command such as a 'tab' or a 'return' or be able to enter a character into a textbox on the screen. This would be for Windows XP or like OS.

Thanks
Jordan

 

[joerd]

This is done by the SendKeys method.

Cheers,
Joerd

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[efighettib]

To execute tab you write
Sendkeys ("{TAB}&quot,true

To execute return,
Sendkeys ("~&quot,true

 

[Standing]

Joerd,
In order to use SendKeys, do you not need a file called KEYPUSH.DLL?

Bradley

 

[joerd]

Dunno, but it's not on my system (W2k)

Cheers,
Joerd

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[CajunCenturion]

I don't think you need that DLL. SendKeys is an intrinsic command to VB.

In conjunction with the AppActivate command, you can also use SendKeys to send keystrokes to other applications as well.