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Notes
• Scripting commands from Dragon NaturallySpeaking version 5 that use the Dragon List Variables will only
function when the .dvc file is imported. You cannot create new commands using these old Dragon List
Variables.
• Sending uppercase characters is equivalent to sending SHIFT plus the character. For example, A and
{Shift+a} are equivalent.
• Do not include spaces between the names of simultaneously pressed keys, such as Alt+Tab.
• Any modifier keys (SHIFT, CTRL, ALT) pressed while the SendDragonKeys command executes do not affect
the command action.
• You should test the use of SendDragonKeys under varying conditions to avoid unpredictable results.
• Use a DdeExecute instruction, rather than SendDragonKeys, if you cannot be sure a key sequence always
produces the same result.
• You can use 0 to indicate zero repetitions of a key. This feature is useful for scripts where a keystroke may
be used 0 or more times, depending upon a variable value.
SendSystemKeys
Sends keystrokes to the Windows operating system. Use this command only when SendKeys fails to perform. You
can use SendSystemKeys to send key combinations such as {Ctrl+Esc}, {Alt+Esc}, and {Alt+Tab}.
Syntax
SendSystemKeys "keystroke text" [, speed]
Argument Description
keystroke
text
The keystrokes to be sent to the Windows operating system. Enclose the names of
nonprinting keys in braces ({ }).
speed A value between 1 and 32767 indicating the keystroke speed. The default value is
100; 200 is twice as fast as the default.
Example
This instruction executes the "Switch to Next Window" command.
SendSystemKeys "{Alt+Esc}"
Notes
• Do not include spaces between the names of simultaneously-pressed keys, such as Alt+Tab.
• Any modifier keys (SHIFT, CTRL, ALT) pressed while the SendSystemKeys command executes affect the
command action.
• The SendSystemKeys command sends keystrokes more slowly than the SendKeys command. Also, if the
system responds slowly long strings can overflow the system keyboard buffer.