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Automatic Enter Hitter

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by aldanatech

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I need a program that hit the enter key as many times as I wish. Lets say that if I input 7, the program would simulate the enter keystroke on the keyboard seven times. Is there a freeware, shareware, or commercial program out there I can use?

Or would I need to code it myself? And If so, what would be the most appropriate language and what would generally be the program's sequence? Is there some sample code out there that could help me?

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by aldanatech

I know it sounds kind of pointless at first, but here it is: There is a labeling program out there that requires you to hit the enter key for each copy you make.

by rkuhn040172

I use a program called Macro Scheduler.

It used to cost about $40 but now is like $90 although you can buy a older version for like $50.

I'm pretty sure there are free ones out there though...Google it.

I like Macro Scheduler because it is simple to use and can do some fairly complex things.

http://www.mjtnet.com/macro_scheduler.htm

by bschaettle

This is sort of a twisted long-shot, but see if you can instantiate a copy of the program within a VBA macro, then use the "SendKeys" method to send keystrokes to it.

by sgt_shultz

this might work...with a new MS keyboard...
IntelliType Pro 5.2 Keyboard Software for Windows XP and 2000

IntelliType Pro software enables you to customize the unique features of your Microsoft? keyboard. You can reassign keys to open a program, file, or Web page, or to perform commands and application-specific functions. You can also disable keys and modify scrolling and zoom slider performance.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=7&SrcDisplayLang=en&SrcCategoryId=&SrcFamilyId=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3fFamilyID%3d03398183-870e-4e1d-be81-cb467620df61%26DisplayLang%3den
have you searched wwww.downloads.com or tucows.com or dogpile? i have not heard of this but maybe it is do-able...how much for the pay version of the label making program (rdl)

by bork blatt

There is a very good freeware utility that can help you with your problem. It is called PowerPro by Bruce Switzer. You can find it at http://powerpro.webeddie.com/
It can automatically watch for windows with certain captions and send them keystrokes, mouse moves and clicks etc. Since the labelling program you are talking about probably pops up some sort of confirmation window, this feature should do the trick.
The program is a bit technical to set up, so you may want to enlist the help of your local techie to set it up, but once it is working, you never have to worry about changing it.

Hope this helps.

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