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-- Simulate pressing and holding the left control key
 
-- Simulate pressing and holding the left control key
 
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-- Simulate pressing and holding the "A" key
 
-- Simulate pressing and holding the "A" key
 
keyDown(VK_A)
 
keyDown(VK_A)
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Latest revision as of 20:16, 25 June 2026

<> Lua API Reference

function keyDown(Key)

Causes the specified key to go into the "down" (pressed) state. This simulates pressing and holding the key.

Function Parameters[edit]

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

Examples[edit]

1 -- Simulate pressing and holding the left control key
2 keyDown(VK_LCONTROL)
3 
4 -- Simulate pressing and holding the "A" key
5 keyDown(VK_A)

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