In addition to my previous query, I was wondering if it is possible to automate the keydown function (for debugging purposes)?
My thanks in advance!
Create the code you’d like to call anytime as a Method. Call the method from the Event Handler. When debugging, call the method from however you’re debugging it.
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Thank you for the response!
However, I do not think this entirely addresses my question which may require some clarification.
I would like to use a method to automatically initiate a keydown press without actually pressing the key. In other words, I’d like to write a code in the methods that tricks the computer into thinking a key was pressed (or any event was activated). Is this possible? Also, it is imperative that the code works in a way that it operates through a keydown event handler.
Take this design:
And then call HandleKeyDown with whatever method you’re using to debug like in the Action event of a Button.
This is a common method to make debugging event handlers easier.
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- It is still technically possible to persuade the OS to pass on faux keydown events to applications. However it is much harder to do now, because this is considered a “Security” risk.
- Tim is providing a solution that you can implement in your application without having to deal with the ever changing “Security” issues. It will however only work on your application.
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Thank you both for the replies!
I think I understand how this solution works and it is very helpful and closer to what I am looking for. But I fear that I am still being unclear with what I am looking for (I’m sorry!).
What I am trying to do is create a loop where a button is automatically pressed at random time intervals. The overall program I am creating is one where I record people’s response time (time to press a button) when a certain image is shown. However, past data showed that the program was unable to record response times at when a certain number of time had passed, or rather, recorded that a button was pressed after this block of time. For example, if someone pressed a button after 200 msecs, the program did not record that the button was pressed at 200 msec and recorded that a button was pressed at 220 (see example). Therefore, I currently want to test this program’s ability to record the time that a button was pressed at any given time but automate this button press event.
(X axis is response time, y axis is number of times pressed).
p.s. I’m sorry if I am being unclear and difficult. I appreciate everyone taking the time to help!