How to call Windows graphical interface applications and simulate key presses (solved) - China DOS Union Forum

There is a Windows graphical interface application. After opening it, you can enter an arbitrary number and then click the confirm. I want to write a batch processing to call and open it, and can enter the appointed number and then automatically complete the confirm. How to write this batch processing? Thanks a lot!

[ Last edited by kafen on 2006-12-19 at 09:54 PM ]

If it's a command-line tool, you can refer to the sample code in the following two threads~:)

How to use pipeline commands to input multiple results into the next program
http://www.cn-dos.net/forum/viewthread.php?tid=25707&fpage=2

How to use debug to compile a command for a carriage return?
http://www.cn-dos.net/forum/viewthread.php?tid=25691&fpage=2

If it's calling a Windows graphical interface application and sending numbers and simulating key presses, refer to:

How to simulate key presses with batch in CMD (the sample code on floor 7 of the following link)
http://www.cn-dos.net/forum/viewthread.php?tid=19049&fpage=1&highlight=sendkey

Who can help write a VBS to do an impossible thing (see floor 5 of the post to send information through the clipboard)
http://www.cn-dos.net/forum/viewthread.php?tid=22649&fpage=1&highlight=sendkey

[ Last edited by redtek on 2006-12-16 at 11:37 AM ]

set ws = wscript.createobject("wscript.shell")
ws.run "calc.exe" 'This is the program you want to run, write the full path.
wscript.sleep 2000
ws.sendkeys "12321" 'Here are the numbers you want to enter.
ws.sendkeys "~"

Originally posted by redtek at 2006-12-17 00:31:
If it's a command-line tool, you can refer to the sample code in the following two threads ~:)

How to use pipe commands to input multiple results into the next program
http://www.cn-dos.net/ ... @echo off echo set WshShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell") >>sendkey.vbs echo WshShell.AppActivate %1 >>sendkey.vbs echo WshShell.SendKeys "%2" >>sendkey.vbs :other if "%3" == "" start sendkey.vbs & exit echo WshShell.SendKeys "%3" >>sendkey.vbs shift goto other Parameter 1: The title of the program to send keys to, note to enclose it in quotes. Parameters 2-9: The keys to send. Can send some function keys, such as ALT, ESC, CTRL, etc... As a novice, so I don't understand the following explanation very well, can you explain it specifically with an example, thank you!

Brother jmz573515's sample code on the 3rd floor is very detailed and easy to understand~:)
Now let's explain the code given by Brother jmz573515:


set ws=wscript.createobject("wscript.shell")
ws.run "calc.exe" 'This is the program you want to run, write the full path.

' The above sentence is to run an application that will receive the key values you send. The above is to start the Windows calculator.


wscript.sleep 2000

' The above is to delay (that is, wait) for 2 seconds. That 2000 refers to milliseconds - 1 second is equal to 1000 milliseconds.


ws.sendkeys "12321" 'Here is the number you want to fill in.

' The above ws.SendKey is the instruction to send simulated key presses, sending the string 12321 to the calculator.
' Similarly, you can also send simulated keys, such as Enter, etc...... 

ws.sendkeys "~"

Brother, you can save the code on the 3rd floor as a file named "Calculator.VBS" and then double-click to execute it with the mouse.

Another thing: Brother, don't test the code you mentioned on the 5th floor for now. That is to write VBS code into a VBS script using batch processing.
　　So it also includes batch file operation skills, which actually increases the learning difficulty.

It is recommended to only test the code on the 3rd floor. Start with the Windows calculator, then try Notepad, and then try to control more complex applications.

The following are examples of key values that VBS can send:

(Part of the following key value list is taken from a certain website on the Internet, the original author is unknown)

For the SendKeys command, what can be sent, we can see the following list:

BACKSPACE {BACKSPACE}, {BS}, or {BKSP}
BREAK {BREAK}
CAPS LOCK {CAPSLOCK}
DEL or DELETE {DELETE} or {DEL}
DOWN ARROW {DOWN}
END {END}
ENTER {ENTER}or ~
ESC {ESC}
HELP {HELP}
HOME {HOME}
INS or INSERT {INSERT} or {INS}
LEFT ARROW {LEFT}
NUM LOCK {NUMLOCK}
PAGE DOWN {PGDN}
PAGE UP {PGUP}
PRINT SCREEN {PRTSC}
RIGHT ARROW {RIGHT}
SCROLL LOCK {SCROLLLOCK}
TAB {TAB}
UP ARROW {UP}
F1 {F1}
F2 {F2}
F3 {F3}
F4 {F4}
F5 {F5}
F6 {F6}
F7 {F7}
F8 {F8}
F9 {F9}
F10 {F10}
F11 {F11}
F12 {F12}
F13 {F13}
F14 {F14}
F15 {F15}
F16 {F16}

SHIFT +
CTRL ^
ALT %

Thanks to the two upstairs, the calculator and notepad have been successfully tested. Next, I'll try more things. Thanks! I really need to learn well!

It may be related to the input box positioning problem of this application, or it cannot be implemented. Please help take a look.

[ Last edited by kafen on 2006-12-17 at 02:43 AM ]

You can use the Tab key to locate the specified input box. Press the Tab key and see how many times you need to press it to locate the input box you want. The following code is pressing the Tab key 6 times:
wshshell.sendkeys("{TAB 6}")

Originally posted by wydos at 2006-12-17 02:23:
You can use the Tab key to locate the specified input box. Press the Tab key and see how many times you need to press it to locate the input box you want.
The following code is pressing the Tab key 6 times
wshshell.sendkeys("{TAB 6}")

Really thank you all, there are so many experts here!
Because I used ws.sendkeys above, so here I can only use ws.sendkeys("{TAB 6}"), otherwise an error message will appear: The object wshshell was not found. Thank you for your guidance!

Because of everyone's patient guidance, I have solved the problem. Thank you brother jmz573515 and brother wydos, especially the careful guidance of brother redtek!

set ws=wscript.createobject("wscript.shell")
ws.run "tcpPatch.exe" 'This is the program you want to run, write the full path.
wscript.sleep 2000 'Set the delay time here to 2 seconds.
ws.sendkeys("{TAB 1}") 'Press the TAB key once to locate the mouse position, and so on!
ws.sendkeys "300" 'Here is the number you want to enter.
ws.sendkeys("{TAB 2}") 'Press the TAB key twice again to locate the apply button.
ws.sendkeys "~" 'Press Enter to confirm apply.
ws.sendkeys("{ESC}") 'Press ESC to exit the program.

[ Last edited by kafen on 2006-12-17 at 02:51 AM ]

set ws=wscript.createobject("wscript.shell")

The above set ws= roughly means: Assign the reference of the created "wscript.shell" object to the variable ws

So you can refer to this object below to operate some things :）

ws.run "calc.exe"

If you set the variable as set redtek= …………
Then of course it's using redtek.run …… and so on :）

(Note: The explanation above is not completely correct. If you haven't learned VBS, it's roughly this meaning. For more detailed and accurate explanations and materials, you can check more.)

Oh, why can't the above method be implemented when installing Flash Player 9.0 for IE in batch?

The download address of Flash Player 9.0 for IE is: http://nj.onlinedown.net/soft/14968.htm

Can everyone help take a look? Thanks!

This is written like this:
set ws=wscript.createobject("wscript.shell")
ws.run "flashIE.exe"
wscript.sleep 1000
ws.sendkeys "~"

After saving as a.vbs file and running, the interface cannot be closed after installation!

[ Last edited by kafen on 2006-12-19 at 09:54 AM ]

1. Download the file I extracted
2. Copy it to the system32\ folder
3. Run regsvr32 Flash9b.ocx

Code


copy /y Flash9b.ocx "%windir%\system32\"
regsvr32 Flash9b.ocx

Originally posted by electronixtar at 2006-12-19 11:07:
1. Download the file I extracted
2. Copy it to the system32\ folder
3. Run regsvr32 Flash9b.ocx
...

Thanks for the reply, but I tried it and got an error. I saw someone had a VBS converted to EXE, but I just don't know what code he added to be able to exit after installation. The code I wrote should be almost the same as his, just that there's a little something missing somewhere.
Oh, I forgot to mention that I'm not running these under DOS.

[ Last edited by kafen on 2006-12-19 at 11:24 AM ]

I don't know what error Brother kafen mentioned during the test? (This might be crucial for solving this problem)

If the installation program is completely installed but it doesn't exit by itself (or can't be controlled by exit keys like.sendkey normally),
If that's the case, just find out the installation program using TaskList and then kill it with TaskKill ~:)

Yun is dizzy. Don't understand. Need to study hard in the future.

Floor1　kafen	Posted 2006-12-17 00:25
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There is a Windows graphical interface application. After opening it, you can enter an arbitrary number and then click the confirm. I want to write a batch processing to call and open it, and can enter the appointed number and then automatically complete the confirm. How to write this batch processing? Thanks a lot! [ Last edited by kafen on 2006-12-19 at 09:54 PM ]

Floor2　redtek	Posted 2006-12-17 00:31
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If it's a command-line tool, you can refer to the sample code in the following two threads~:) How to use pipeline commands to input multiple results into the next program http://www.cn-dos.net/forum/viewthread.php?tid=25707&fpage=2 How to use debug to compile a command for a carriage return? http://www.cn-dos.net/forum/viewthread.php?tid=25691&fpage=2 If it's calling a Windows graphical interface application and sending numbers and simulating key presses, refer to: How to simulate key presses with batch in CMD (the sample code on floor 7 of the following link) http://www.cn-dos.net/forum/viewthread.php?tid=19049&fpage=1&highlight=sendkey Who can help write a VBS to do an impossible thing (see floor 5 of the post to send information through the clipboard) http://www.cn-dos.net/forum/viewthread.php?tid=22649&fpage=1&highlight=sendkey [ Last edited by redtek on 2006-12-16 at 11:37 AM ]

Floor3　jmz573515	Posted 2006-12-17 00:55
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set ws = wscript.createobject("wscript.shell") ws.run "calc.exe" 'This is the program you want to run, write the full path. wscript.sleep 2000 ws.sendkeys "12321" 'Here are the numbers you want to enter. ws.sendkeys "~"

Floor4　kafen	Posted 2006-12-17 01:09
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Originally posted by redtek at 2006-12-17 00:31: If it's a command-line tool, you can refer to the sample code in the following two threads ~:) How to use pipe commands to input multiple results into the next program http://www.cn-dos.net/ ... @echo off echo set WshShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell") >>sendkey.vbs echo WshShell.AppActivate %1 >>sendkey.vbs echo WshShell.SendKeys "%2" >>sendkey.vbs :other if "%3" == "" start sendkey.vbs & exit echo WshShell.SendKeys "%3" >>sendkey.vbs shift goto other Parameter 1: The title of the program to send keys to, note to enclose it in quotes. Parameters 2-9: The keys to send. Can send some function keys, such as ALT, ESC, CTRL, etc... As a novice, so I don't understand the following explanation very well, can you explain it specifically with an example, thank you!

Floor5　redtek	Posted 2006-12-17 01:24
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Brother jmz573515's sample code on the 3rd floor is very detailed and easy to understand~:) Now let's explain the code given by Brother jmz573515: set ws=wscript.createobject("wscript.shell") ws.run "calc.exe" 'This is the program you want to run, write the full path. ' The above sentence is to run an application that will receive the key values you send. The above is to start the Windows calculator. wscript.sleep 2000 ' The above is to delay (that is, wait) for 2 seconds. That 2000 refers to milliseconds - 1 second is equal to 1000 milliseconds. ws.sendkeys "12321" 'Here is the number you want to fill in. ' The above ws.SendKey is the instruction to send simulated key presses, sending the string 12321 to the calculator. ' Similarly, you can also send simulated keys, such as Enter, etc...... ws.sendkeys "~" Brother, you can save the code on the 3rd floor as a file named "Calculator.VBS" and then double-click to execute it with the mouse. Another thing: Brother, don't test the code you mentioned on the 5th floor for now. That is to write VBS code into a VBS script using batch processing. 　　So it also includes batch file operation skills, which actually increases the learning difficulty. It is recommended to only test the code on the 3rd floor. Start with the Windows calculator, then try Notepad, and then try to control more complex applications. The following are examples of key values that VBS can send: (Part of the following key value list is taken from a certain website on the Internet, the original author is unknown) For the SendKeys command, what can be sent, we can see the following list: BACKSPACE {BACKSPACE}, {BS}, or {BKSP} BREAK {BREAK} CAPS LOCK {CAPSLOCK} DEL or DELETE {DELETE} or {DEL} DOWN ARROW {DOWN} END {END} ENTER {ENTER}or ~ ESC {ESC} HELP {HELP} HOME {HOME} INS or INSERT {INSERT} or {INS} LEFT ARROW {LEFT} NUM LOCK {NUMLOCK} PAGE DOWN {PGDN} PAGE UP {PGUP} PRINT SCREEN {PRTSC} RIGHT ARROW {RIGHT} SCROLL LOCK {SCROLLLOCK} TAB {TAB} UP ARROW {UP} F1 {F1} F2 {F2} F3 {F3} F4 {F4} F5 {F5} F6 {F6} F7 {F7} F8 {F8} F9 {F9} F10 {F10} F11 {F11} F12 {F12} F13 {F13} F14 {F14} F15 {F15} F16 {F16} SHIFT + CTRL ^ ALT %

Floor6　kafen	Posted 2006-12-17 01:36
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Thanks to the two upstairs, the calculator and notepad have been successfully tested. Next, I'll try more things. Thanks! I really need to learn well!

Floor7　kafen	Posted 2006-12-17 02:06
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It may be related to the input box positioning problem of this application, or it cannot be implemented. Please help take a look. [ Last edited by kafen on 2006-12-17 at 02:43 AM ]

Floor8　wydos	Posted 2006-12-17 02:23
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You can use the Tab key to locate the specified input box. Press the Tab key and see how many times you need to press it to locate the input box you want. The following code is pressing the Tab key 6 times: wshshell.sendkeys("{TAB 6}")

Floor9　kafen	Posted 2006-12-17 02:32
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Originally posted by wydos at 2006-12-17 02:23: You can use the Tab key to locate the specified input box. Press the Tab key and see how many times you need to press it to locate the input box you want. The following code is pressing the Tab key 6 times wshshell.sendkeys("{TAB 6}") Really thank you all, there are so many experts here! Because I used ws.sendkeys above, so here I can only use ws.sendkeys("{TAB 6}"), otherwise an error message will appear: The object wshshell was not found. Thank you for your guidance! Because of everyone's patient guidance, I have solved the problem. Thank you brother jmz573515 and brother wydos, especially the careful guidance of brother redtek! set ws=wscript.createobject("wscript.shell") ws.run "tcpPatch.exe" 'This is the program you want to run, write the full path. wscript.sleep 2000 'Set the delay time here to 2 seconds. ws.sendkeys("{TAB 1}") 'Press the TAB key once to locate the mouse position, and so on! ws.sendkeys "300" 'Here is the number you want to enter. ws.sendkeys("{TAB 2}") 'Press the TAB key twice again to locate the apply button. ws.sendkeys "~" 'Press Enter to confirm apply. ws.sendkeys("{ESC}") 'Press ESC to exit the program. [ Last edited by kafen on 2006-12-17 at 02:51 AM ]

Floor10　redtek	Posted 2006-12-17 02:46
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set ws=wscript.createobject("wscript.shell") The above set ws= roughly means: Assign the reference of the created "wscript.shell" object to the variable ws So you can refer to this object below to operate some things :） ws.run "calc.exe" If you set the variable as set redtek= ………… Then of course it's using redtek.run …… and so on :） (Note: The explanation above is not completely correct. If you haven't learned VBS, it's roughly this meaning. For more detailed and accurate explanations and materials, you can check more.)

Floor11　kafen	Posted 2006-12-19 09:51
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Oh, why can't the above method be implemented when installing Flash Player 9.0 for IE in batch? The download address of Flash Player 9.0 for IE is: http://nj.onlinedown.net/soft/14968.htm Can everyone help take a look? Thanks! This is written like this: set ws=wscript.createobject("wscript.shell") ws.run "flashIE.exe" wscript.sleep 1000 ws.sendkeys "~" After saving as a.vbs file and running, the interface cannot be closed after installation! [ Last edited by kafen on 2006-12-19 at 09:54 AM ]

Floor12　electronixtar	Posted 2006-12-19 11:07
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1. Download the file I extracted 2. Copy it to the system32\ folder 3. Run regsvr32 Flash9b.ocx Code copy /y Flash9b.ocx "%windir%\system32\" regsvr32 Flash9b.ocx

Floor13　kafen	Posted 2006-12-19 11:21
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Originally posted by electronixtar at 2006-12-19 11:07: 1. Download the file I extracted 2. Copy it to the system32\ folder 3. Run regsvr32 Flash9b.ocx ... Thanks for the reply, but I tried it and got an error. I saw someone had a VBS converted to EXE, but I just don't know what code he added to be able to exit after installation. The code I wrote should be almost the same as his, just that there's a little something missing somewhere. Oh, I forgot to mention that I'm not running these under DOS. [ Last edited by kafen on 2006-12-19 at 11:24 AM ]

Floor14　redtek	Posted 2006-12-19 11:42
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I don't know what error Brother kafen mentioned during the test? (This might be crucial for solving this problem) If the installation program is completely installed but it doesn't exit by itself (or can't be controlled by exit keys like.sendkey normally), If that's the case, just find out the installation program using TaskList and then kill it with TaskKill ~:)

Floor15　lisiyuan	Posted 2006-12-19 11:59
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Yun is dizzy. Don't understand. Need to study hard in the future.