vb.net FSUIPC sending keypresses to sim

[sniperfull]

Hi i want my program that is coded in VB.Net to send a key to p3d or fsx ... Is that atall possible with FSUIPC? 

[Paul Henty]

Yes, if you use Version 3 of my DLL (.NET 4 or above only) then it's easy:

This example sends CTRL-SHIFT-A and returns focus to the current form. The focus must be given to the flight sim window for the key press to work. The DLL will do this for you and then return the focus to your form.

        FSUIPCConnection.SendKeyToFS(Keys.A, SendModifierKeys.Control Or SendModifierKeys.Shift, Me)

I've attached version 3.

Paul

FSUIPCClient3.0_RC2.zip

[sniperfull]

Thanks I will take a look at that this weekend thanks

[sniperfull]

What about when the sim is minimized from what i've tested is that it doesnt seem to work?

Sniperfull.

[Paul Henty]

Minimized windows cannot get focus, so it will not work when minimised.

Do you really need key presses? It would be better to send controls to the flight sim if you can. E.g. Turning on aircraft lights etc can be done with controls on default planes.

Paul