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Old 01-08-2012, 01:45 PM
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Default How to use GetAsyncKeyState without effect external application?


Hi! I want to use GetAsyncKeyState api function for moving a shape with arrows keys but i dont want effect an other open application. Also i dont want effect my application when use arrow keys from other application such as notepad. How do that?
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Old 01-10-2012, 02:56 AM
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you can use the GetForegroundWindow api to determine whether your application is in focus.
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