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Revision as of 23:57, 4 December 2025

<> Lua API Reference

function doKeyPress(Key)

Simulates a key press by sending a key down followed by a key up event for the specified key.

Function Parameters

Parameter Type Description
Key Integer or Virtual-Key Code The virtual key code of the key to press (e.g., VK_F1, VK_SHIFT).

Examples

-- Simulate pressing the Enter key
doKeyPress(VK_RETURN)

-- Simulate pressing the "A" key
doKeyPress(VK_A)

Main Pages

Core Lua documentation entry points

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Mouse Related Functions

Keyboard Related Functions

Global Hotkey Related Functions