IRTrans Support Forum

I have noticed in my app.cfg file a number of [FNC] codes relating presumably to specific functions of specific applications. Is there a list of which applications support which functions, and what they do? Also is there a specification for [KEY] entries, I am specifically interested in how to program use of the Function keys F1 to F12, and their combination with ALT, CTRL and SHIFT keys for programming in my hotkey combinations.

Many thanks,

Barry

Hi Barry,
the function codes in the list are specific Microsoft Multimedia control events. The ones currently in the apps.cfg file
are all that are supported here. I have no idea which application recognizes which event as no one publishes that.

The syntax to support Special (Function) keys and modifier keys (ALT, CTRL, SHIFT) can be found in the file, too.
Basically it is \keyname like \SHIFT or \ENTER. These keys can also be combined. E.g. \SHIFT\CRTL1 will give
Shift-Ctrl 1.

Here is a list of the supported special keys:

SPACE
ENTER
UP
DOWN
RIGHT
LEFT
BACKSPACE
END
HOME
PGUP
PGDOWN
ESC
TAB
MENU
F1 - F12

Marcus

Thats great. Thanks very much

Hi,

is there a possibility to add virtual key codes to the apps.cfg file or just the ones named above?

I would like to use something like

VK_VOLUME_DOWN (0xAE)
Windows 2000/XP: Volume Down key

instead of the MCE function key for volume changing for example.

thanks
Günter

Hi,
only the keys listed above are supported.

IRTrans

What is the difference between [KEY] and [CHR]?

I need to "press" the PAUSE-Key for an application (Time Shift in TerraTec Home Cinema). Is that key supported?
If yes, what is the syntax?
If no, can you add it in the next release?

Thanks
Jens

Hi,
both options are using different ways to send the button/key to the OS:
- CHR uses a direct "WM_KEYDOWN" message
- KEY uses the "SendInput" function to simulate the Keystroke

There is no general rule what to use when - in general SendInput seems to be the best standard option.

The "PAUSE" Key is currently not supported. We will see if we can support it.

IRTrans

The "PAUSE" Key is currently not supported. We will see if we can support it.

Yes, please! That would be great!

Jens

Hi,
the latest IRTrans SW Version (available for download from our website) allows to send the Pause key from the apps.cfg using \PAUSE.

IRTrans

Great, thank you very much!

Is that software suitable for my VF110-Display?

Jens