How to simulate Win+D in AutoHotkey
I have just started using AutoHotkey on my Windows 7 and love it but have run into a problem in creating a script to minimize/un-minimize active window. The problem is that the windows command that does that is the windows key + D so in creating the script, the minute I hit the windows key, the start menu lights up and I'm unable to use it as part of the script. What is the solution?
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I have just started using AutoHotkey on my Windows 7 and love it but have run into a problem in creating a script to minimize/un-minimize active window. The problem is that the windows command that does that is the windows key + D so in creating the script, the minute I hit the windows key, the start menu lights up and I'm unable to use it as part of the script. What is the solution?
autohotkey
edited Mar 19 '12 at 2:41
iglvzx
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asked Mar 19 '12 at 1:54
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Can you provide an example script?
– iglvzx
Mar 19 '12 at 6:48
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I have just started using AutoHotkey on my Windows 7 and love it but have run into a problem in creating a script to minimize/un-minimize active window. The problem is that the windows command that does that is the windows key + D so in creating the script, the minute I hit the windows key, the start menu lights up and I'm unable to use it as part of the script. What is the solution?
autohotkey
edited Mar 19 '12 at 2:41
iglvzx
19.4k1166112
asked Mar 19 '12 at 1:54
CarlosCarlos
1211610
I have just started using AutoHotkey on my Windows 7 and love it but have run into a problem in creating a script to minimize/un-minimize active window. The problem is that the windows command that does that is the windows key + D so in creating the script, the minute I hit the windows key, the start menu lights up and I'm unable to use it as part of the script. What is the solution?
autohotkey
autohotkey
edited Mar 19 '12 at 2:41
iglvzx
19.4k1166112
asked Mar 19 '12 at 1:54
CarlosCarlos
1211610
edited Mar 19 '12 at 2:41
iglvzx
19.4k1166112
asked Mar 19 '12 at 1:54
CarlosCarlos
1211610
edited Mar 19 '12 at 2:41
iglvzx
19.4k1166112
edited Mar 19 '12 at 2:41
iglvzx
19.4k1166112
edited Mar 19 '12 at 2:41
iglvzx
19.4k1166112
19.4k1166112
asked Mar 19 '12 at 1:54
CarlosCarlos
1211610
asked Mar 19 '12 at 1:54
CarlosCarlos
1211610
asked Mar 19 '12 at 1:54
CarlosCarlos
1211610
1211610
1
Can you provide an example script?
– iglvzx
Mar 19 '12 at 6:48
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Can you provide an example script?
– iglvzx
Mar 19 '12 at 6:48
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Can you provide an example script?
– iglvzx
Mar 19 '12 at 6:48
Can you provide an example script?
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If I understand correctly, you are trying to simulate the following keyboard shortcut: Win+D
To do so in AutoHotkey, use the Send command.
You can use the Windows key modifier #:
Send, #d
or you can be explicit:
Send, {LWin Down}d{LWin Up}
answered Mar 19 '12 at 2:40
iglvzxiglvzx
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Thank you so much. I will give it a try. Can you tell me how I can use the left and right arrows as part of a script? I really appreciate knowing that # represents the Windows key. How can I award you points?
– Carlos
Mar 20 '12 at 2:14
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You can accept my answer by clicking the check mark ✓ below the upvote ▲ and downvote ▼ arrows on the left. This will award us both points and let the community know that this question has been answered. Welcome to Super User! :)
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If I understand correctly, you are trying to simulate the following keyboard shortcut: Win+D
To do so in AutoHotkey, use the Send command.
You can use the Windows key modifier #:
Send, #d
or you can be explicit:
Send, {LWin Down}d{LWin Up}
answered Mar 19 '12 at 2:40
iglvzxiglvzx
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Thank you so much. I will give it a try. Can you tell me how I can use the left and right arrows as part of a script? I really appreciate knowing that # represents the Windows key. How can I award you points?
– Carlos
Mar 20 '12 at 2:14
1
You can accept my answer by clicking the check mark ✓ below the upvote ▲ and downvote ▼ arrows on the left. This will award us both points and let the community know that this question has been answered. Welcome to Super User! :)
– iglvzx
Mar 20 '12 at 4:45
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If I understand correctly, you are trying to simulate the following keyboard shortcut: Win+D
To do so in AutoHotkey, use the Send command.
You can use the Windows key modifier #:
Send, #d
or you can be explicit:
Send, {LWin Down}d{LWin Up}
answered Mar 19 '12 at 2:40
iglvzxiglvzx
19.4k1166112
1
Thank you so much. I will give it a try. Can you tell me how I can use the left and right arrows as part of a script? I really appreciate knowing that # represents the Windows key. How can I award you points?
– Carlos
Mar 20 '12 at 2:14
1
You can accept my answer by clicking the check mark ✓ below the upvote ▲ and downvote ▼ arrows on the left. This will award us both points and let the community know that this question has been answered. Welcome to Super User! :)
– iglvzx
Mar 20 '12 at 4:45
add a comment |
If I understand correctly, you are trying to simulate the following keyboard shortcut: Win+D
To do so in AutoHotkey, use the Send command.
You can use the Windows key modifier #:
Send, #d
or you can be explicit:
Send, {LWin Down}d{LWin Up}
answered Mar 19 '12 at 2:40
iglvzxiglvzx
19.4k1166112
If I understand correctly, you are trying to simulate the following keyboard shortcut: Win+D
To do so in AutoHotkey, use the Send command.
You can use the Windows key modifier #:
Send, #d
or you can be explicit:
Send, {LWin Down}d{LWin Up}
answered Mar 19 '12 at 2:40
iglvzxiglvzx
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edited Mar 19 '12 at 6:47
answered Mar 19 '12 at 2:40
iglvzxiglvzx
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answered Mar 19 '12 at 2:40
iglvzxiglvzx
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answered Mar 19 '12 at 2:40
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Thank you so much. I will give it a try. Can you tell me how I can use the left and right arrows as part of a script? I really appreciate knowing that # represents the Windows key. How can I award you points?
– Carlos
Mar 20 '12 at 2:14
1
You can accept my answer by clicking the check mark ✓ below the upvote ▲ and downvote ▼ arrows on the left. This will award us both points and let the community know that this question has been answered. Welcome to Super User! :)
– iglvzx
Mar 20 '12 at 4:45
add a comment |
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Thank you so much. I will give it a try. Can you tell me how I can use the left and right arrows as part of a script? I really appreciate knowing that # represents the Windows key. How can I award you points?
– Carlos
Mar 20 '12 at 2:14
1
You can accept my answer by clicking the check mark ✓ below the upvote ▲ and downvote ▼ arrows on the left. This will award us both points and let the community know that this question has been answered. Welcome to Super User! :)
– iglvzx
Mar 20 '12 at 4:45
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Thank you so much. I will give it a try. Can you tell me how I can use the left and right arrows as part of a script? I really appreciate knowing that # represents the Windows key. How can I award you points?
– Carlos
Mar 20 '12 at 2:14
Thank you so much. I will give it a try. Can you tell me how I can use the left and right arrows as part of a script? I really appreciate knowing that # represents the Windows key. How can I award you points?
– Carlos
Mar 20 '12 at 2:14
1
1
You can accept my answer by clicking the check mark ✓ below the upvote ▲ and downvote ▼ arrows on the left. This will award us both points and let the community know that this question has been answered. Welcome to Super User! :)
– iglvzx
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You can accept my answer by clicking the check mark ✓ below the upvote ▲ and downvote ▼ arrows on the left. This will award us both points and let the community know that this question has been answered. Welcome to Super User! :)
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