execute root command: send hotkey / key combination

[terigilteo]

Hi,

is there a way to send key combinations with automagic? Like alt+tab? Using one single root command seems not to work and I also tried to have multiple commands run simultaniously but that also didnt end up in a key combination.

The reason I am trying this is that some applications, especially Chrome, dont particularly like the control UI features of automagic. The workaround for this is to send keys via root command, e.g. keycode 82 for menu. Thus I get into the more options menu, but I still cannot navigate it. Pressing ctrl+t on the other hand would open a new tab instantly. Any further ideas on this?

[Martin]

Hi,

To my knowledge it's not possible to send modifier keys with command input keyevent (however I might be wrong).
You could use Execute Root Command: input keyevent DPAD_DOWN to move within a menu and use Execute Root Command: input keyevent DPAD_CENTER to click on the selected item.

I have also seen some apps automating actions within a web page by executing a Javascript Bookmarklets.

Regards,
Martin

[terigilteo]

hey martin,

thank you very much for your reply. Too bad that it doesnt work to send modifier keys. I used your suggested method to open a new tab in chrome and it works fine. It's a bit slow though.