Typing in a textbox in a different application.

[Jared Youtsey]

I've messed with several different methods and can't seem to find a
way to type in a textbox in a different application.

We have an app that we often test using certain information and I
would like to create a systray icon that when double clicked will
enter the repetitive info into the two text boxes on the form
(clicking the OK button would be great too!).

I can't seem to find the Microsoft.VisualBasic.dll on my machine so
using AppActivate seems to be out (VB.Net is installed on my machine
so I'm not sure why it wouldn't be there?). I've experimented with
some of the API calls but they never did find the right windows for
some reason?!

If you've done this in C# and can provide pointers I'd be greatful!

Thanks!

 

[Jediah L.]

Jared,

There may be a better managed way to do this; but to at least give you some
direction check out the article @ this URL:

http://www.c-sharpcorner.com/Code/2002/Nov/win32api.asp

Using the Win32 API's as outlined in this article will help you achieve what
you are looking to do.

Good Luck!