# Function Reference

GUICtrlSendToDummy

Sends a message to a Dummy control.

GUICtrlSendToDummy ( controlID [, state] )

Parameters

controlID | The control identifier (controlID) as returned by GUICtrlCreateDummy
state | [optional] value that can be retrieved later on by GUICtrlRead

Return Value

Success: | Returns 1.
Failure: | Returns 0.

Remarks

When this function is called a notification that can be handled through the message loop or with a OnEvent function is generated (as if the control had been "clicked" on).

Related

GUICtrlCreateDummy, GUICtrlSetOnEvent, GUICtrlRead

Example

#include <GUIConstants.au3>
Opt("GUIOnEventMode", 1)
GUICreate("GUISendToDummy",220,200, 100,200)
GUISetBkColor (0x00E0FFFF) ; will change background color
GUICtrlSetOnEvent($GUI_EVENT_CLOSE, "OnClick") ; to handle click on button
$user = GUICtrlCreateDummy()
GUICtrlSetOnEvent(-1, "Onexit") ; to handle click on button
$button = GUICtrlCreateButton ("event",75,170,70,20)
GUICtrlSetOnEvent(-1, "OnClick") ; to handle click on button
GUISetState()
While 1
Sleep (100)
Wend
Exit
Func OnClick()
GUICtrlSendToDummy($user) ; fired dummy control
EndFunc
Func OnExit()
; special action before exiting
Exit
EndFunc