TypeKey method of the Msvm_Keyboard class

Simulates a press-release key sequence. This is equivalent to calling PressKey followed by ReleaseKey.

Syntax

uint32 TypeKey(
  [in] uint32 keyCode
);

Parameters

keyCode [in]

Type: uint32

The virtual key code of the key to press. For the list for virtual-key codes, see Virtual-Key Codes.

Return value

Type: uint32

A return value of zero indicates success. A nonzero value indicates a failure to modify the key state.

Completed with No Error (0)

Method Parameters Checked - Job Started (4096)

Failed (32768)

Access Denied (32769)

Not Supported (32770)

Status is unknown (32771)

Timeout (32772)

Invalid parameter (32773)

System is in used (32774)

Invalid state for this operation (32775)

Incorrect data type (32776)

System is not available (32777)

Out of memory (32778)

Remarks

Access to the Msvm_Keyboard class might be restricted by UAC Filtering. For more information, see User Account Control and WMI.

Requirements

See also

Msvm_Keyboard

Virtual-Key Codes