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jihel59
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July 16, 2010
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How to record/simulate an arrow key press ?

  • July 16, 2010
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Hi,

I need to record software simulation with the use of :

- arrow keys (for field/menu entry selection),

- Return key (for choice validation).

Capturing the screen is, of course, not a problem, as I do it manually.

What I have not found is : how to simulate an arrow key press.

Ie : the lesson user is tell to "Press the Down Arrow key to enter the xxxxx menu." and have to do it...

I've tried to use Text Field, with blank Answer and with the Down Arrow Key as validation key, but it does not work...

Thanks.

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    Correct answer Lilybiri

    Hello,

    Please, it helps if you tell us which version of Captivate you are using.

    For most interactive objects (Click boxes, Buttons, Text Entry Boxes) the user can get a 'Success action' either by clicking (for Click box, Button or the Submit button for a Text Entry Box) OR by using a shortcut key. By assigning this shortcut key (Enter p.e.) you allow the user to use this key. For CP5 you'll find this in the Property panel, region Action. For CP4 you find this shortcut key in the Properties dialog box of p.e. Button, first tab.

    Lilybiri

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    Lilybiri
    LilybiriCorrect answer
    Legend
    July 16, 2010

    Hello,

    Please, it helps if you tell us which version of Captivate you are using.

    For most interactive objects (Click boxes, Buttons, Text Entry Boxes) the user can get a 'Success action' either by clicking (for Click box, Button or the Submit button for a Text Entry Box) OR by using a shortcut key. By assigning this shortcut key (Enter p.e.) you allow the user to use this key. For CP5 you'll find this in the Property panel, region Action. For CP4 you find this shortcut key in the Properties dialog box of p.e. Button, first tab.

    Lilybiri

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    jihel59Author
    Participant
    July 16, 2010

    Oops, sorry : I am using CP4.

    Indeed, I was thinking about using a blank Click box, instead of logically wanting to use Text Entry Box (and no Text Field, you guessed) for Key Press Detection.

    Thank you Lilybiri !

    Lilybiri
    Lilybiri
    Legend
    July 16, 2010

    Hello,

    It is just the transition period now from CP4 to CP5, and the interface is quite different.

    You can also set a shortcut to replace the Submit button for the Text Entry Box, and even delete the Submit button in that case, if that is better.

    Lilybiri

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