XenoGuard 4.0 Documentation

Key Press

ActionStep Reference » Windows » Keyboard » Key Press 

The ActionStep Keyboard Key Press simulates a keystroke, encompassing both the key press (down) and release (up) actions.


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  1. Open the Windows node in the Workspace Explorer.
  2. In the Keyboard node, select the Key Press ActionStep.

Parameters:

The ActionStep has the following input parameters:


name Description
Key
Specifies the key to be pressed and released on a keyboard.

Allowed Context Scopes [Fixed, Local, Global]
Allowed Context Types [Variable, Parameter, Enum]
Wait Time [ms]
Specifies the time interval in milliseconds after pressing the key.

Allowed Context Scopes [Fixed, Local, Global]
Allowed Context Types [Variable, Parameter, Enum]

Example (Shutdown a Windows-based computer):

This example turns off the Windows-based computer after pressing the Windows Power button and selects the Shutdown option using Mouse To Symbol ActionStep.


See other Keyboard operations:

Write Character
Write Text
Key Down
Key Up