SendKeys

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The SendKeys method can be used to send key sequences to the mainframe (including AID keys). By using special codes, you can send several kinds of keys. These codes consist of an escape character ("@") and a mnemonic code that corresponds to the supported host functions.

Syntax

Display.SendKeys(keys As String)

Remarks

The following table lists the functions keys and its corresponding codes.

Value	Meaning
@A@Q	Attention
@<	Backspace
@B	BackTab (Left Tab)
@C	Clear
@E	Enter
@F	Erase Field
@A@Q	Sys Request
@T	Tab (Right Tab)
@x	PA1
@y	PA2
@z	PA3
@1	PF1
@2	PF2
@3	PF3
@4	PF4
@5	PF5
@6	PF6
@7	PF7
@8	PF8
@9	PF9
@a	PF10
@b	PF11
@c	PF12
@d	PF13
@e	PF14
@f	PF15
@g	PF16
@h	PF17
@i	PF18

This sintax complements the SendKeys, adding the possibility to send several key sequences separated by aid keys and waits (@W). This is the main difference between both SendKeys methods. This means that you can navigate through several screens with a single method call.