execute keyboard command from VB 1

jramrus · Jan 18, 2004

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.

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Jordan

joerd · Jan 19, 2004

This is done by the SendKeys method.

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efighettib · Jan 22, 2004

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

,true

To execute return,
Sendkeys ("~&quot

,true

Standing · Jan 23, 2004

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

Bradley

joerd · Jan 26, 2004

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

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CajunCenturion · Jan 26, 2004

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.

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