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[A v i]

And what should I use ?

 

 

As far as I understand, VK are more like numbers that denote a key's position on a keyboard physically . 

SC look to be the real keys number identifiers that symbolise what a key does and have nothing to do with their position.

 

 

So, what should I do to make a hotkey (say Ctrl+A) that would be used in all the keyboards of the world ??

 

 

Thanks for any help .

[Hamlet]

Definately, Choose the Scan Codes !!

[A v i]

Definately, Choose the Scan Codes !!

Scan codes and VKs work alike. 

$^v::
	;Send, ^{sc02f} 	;-works
	;Send, ^{vk56} 		;-works
	;Send ^v 		;- fails
	return

Now the question which one is more reliable than the other.

[Linear Spoon]

Best Answer

Scan codes are dependent on your hardware and might differ from computer to computer. Virtual keys are mapped to be the same keys on any system.

[A v i]

Scan codes are dependent on your hardware and might differ from computer to computer. Virtual keys are mapped to be the same keys on any system.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge . Is there a relative link through which I can learn more about Virtual keys ?

 

PS -  Is ^{vk56} the shortcut for paste in all the keyboard layouts ? 

[Linear Spoon]

Here's a list of Windows virtual keys: http://www.kbdedit.c...el_vk_list.html

 

I don't think there is really a lot to research here. It's just numeric constants for a list of keys, much like ascii is a list of constants for characters.

 

I honestly haven't tried automation in any non-english keyboard layout, so I can't say for sure if that will work.

[A v i]

Here's a list of Windows virtual keys: http://www.kbdedit.c...el_vk_list.html
 
I don't think there is really a lot to research here. It's just numeric constants for a list of keys, much like ascii is a list of constants for characters.
 
I honestly haven't tried automation in any non-english keyboard layout, so I can't say for sure if that will work.

Thank you , btw I found a MSDN link which lists all the keys . Reading all around in multiple topics , I feel you are right and that virtual keys are more universal than scan-codes.