can cmd prompt pass a keystroke to a program? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

yatzr · 10-04-2004, 08:23 PM

I have a batch file that I use to start a program. But I have to hit esc to use it once it's open (there's no fixing that from the program's end)....so is there anyway I can do this automatically with the batch file or with something else?

zynyxx · 10-05-2004, 03:29 PM

it would depend on what, if any, variables the program you are executing accepts as being passed to it. try running the program from a command prompt and type a /? after the program executable name. You may get a list of possible parameters it excepts. Not sure if this helps. It might help knowing the program you are trying to run and why you have to hit escape.

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10-05-2004, 03:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
zynyxx Tilted	it would depend on what, if any, variables the program you are executing accepts as being passed to it. try running the program from a command prompt and type a /? after the program executable name. You may get a list of possible parameters it excepts. Not sure if this helps. It might help knowing the program you are trying to run and why you have to hit escape.