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FAQ

Simulating Keystrokes

When editing text files, you sometimes have to do things like entering key sequences (e.g., [down arrow], [forward delete], [space]) very often. Butler's "Keystrokes" Smart Items let you automate these tasks.

The screenshot on the right shows how to enter keystrokes for a "Keystrokes" Smart Item. Please note that this is quite different from entering text, as Butler records any keystroke — including those that are normally used for navigating input fields (e.g., arrow keys, backspace). Use the [backspace symbol] button that's displayed near the lower left corner of the screenshot for deleting keystrokes.

You can also use "Keystrokes" Smart Items to populate multiple input fields at once by including [tab] keystrokes. Most applications require a certain amount of time for successfully switching the active input field, however, so you'll have to include delays after each [tab] keystroke. You can do so by choosing a suitable time interval from the [+] pop-up menu that's located below the keystrokes input field.

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