Qualifying keys for scripts

[JohnZeman]

I would find it very useful if scripting supported the use of qualifying keys.

For example if the CTRL, ALT, or SHIFT keyboard key is held down at the time of script execution a Boolean value is set that could be read to have the script do an alternate action.

[ubacher]

+1

[Mario]

Well, you can do this easily by directly accessing the Windows functionality via an import statement. But that can get tricky. Or using one of the VB.NET methods.

Anyway, I have implemented a GetKeyState method for the 5.3.4 build. This method works like to the standard Windows API function:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/ms646301%28v=vs.85%29.aspx

In 5.3.4 you then do a

if Application.GetKeyState(&H10) And &H80 <> 0 Then
' SHIFT presssed
end if

The method takes the key code of the key, a list of key codes can be found here:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/dd375731%28v=vs.85%29.aspx

[JohnZeman]

Excellent!  Thanks Mario!

[Mario]

Just giving something back.