Simulate multiple key-press combinations

Question

I looking for a solution where I can "press" two keys at the same time using Java or .NET. Recently I have tried below code in Java which is working perfectly fine on one key. Here is the code for one key

r.keyPress(KeyEvent.VK_R);

Upon execution of this code it press letter 'R'. Now what I'm looking is to press "Windows+R" keys or say a combination of multiple keys not more than two keys at the same time.

@DimaGoltsman It is almost certainly the [`Robot`](http://docs.oracle.com/javase/7/docs/api/java/awt/Robot.html) class, although I agree it would have been nice for that to be explained in the question. — Duncan Jones, Apr 04 '14 at 12:36

Dima · Accepted Answer · 2014-04-04T12:44:22.777

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ok, from the doc of Robot class, just do:

r.keyPress(KeyEvent.VK_WINDOWS);
r.keyPress(KeyEvent.VK_R);  // VK_WINDOWS key still pressed
r.keyRelease(KeyEvent.VK_R);
r.keyRelease(KeyEvent.VK_WINDOWS);

the keyPress method does not relese the key, so this should work

edited Apr 04 '14 at 12:44

answered Apr 04 '14 at 12:39

Dima

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+1 Works for me, in Windows 7. Although looking at other questions on this subject, it's possible results may vary according to platform. – Duncan Jones Apr 04 '14 at 12:44
Thanks a lot. Got one more small question, how to increment value like VK_1 to VK_2 through program. – user3498003 Apr 04 '14 at 17:21
i think its just ints. try to print them both and look at the value – Dima Apr 04 '14 at 18:15

Simulate multiple key-press combinations

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