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Amokka  
#1 Posted : Wednesday, November 2, 2016 4:18:19 PM(UTC)
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1/2: Add shortcut function to send keyboard/hotkey command to other applications on the same machine as vMix, using vMix HID controllers (Midi, Shuttle, XBox controller).
2/2: Add shortcut function to send web/API commands to other applications from vMix

Purpose is to control other applications from MIDI devices, without use of additional software.
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#2 Posted : Wednesday, November 2, 2016 6:00:50 PM(UTC)
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With the script tab you can write a vb.net script to do what you want and bind that to a key with shortcuts.

Check THIS topic for an example.
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#3 Posted : Wednesday, November 2, 2016 8:51:43 PM(UTC)
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Yes, But AFAIK, scripting is only available in 4k & PRO editions?

Also, I know I forgot to specify it in my original post, but I would like to be able to "press-and-hold" a key combination while MIDI tone is on.
I'm not sure that is possible using the scripting feature?
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#4 Posted : Thursday, November 3, 2016 4:46:08 PM(UTC)
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Yes, But AFAIK, scripting is only available in 4k & PRO editions?


Sure, it is an advanced function. Well worth it.

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I'm not sure that is possible using the scripting feature?


Check out the My.Computer.Keyboard.SendKeys() function.
You can add multiple keys with My.Computer.Keyboard.SendKeys("key1" + "key2" + "etc")

special keys are written like :

BACKSPACE {BACKSPACE} or {BS}
BREAK {BREAK}
CAPS LOCK {CAPSLOCK}
CLEAR {CLEAR}
DELETE {DELETE} or {DEL}
DOWN ARROW {DOWN}
END {END}
ENTER (numpad) {ENTER}
ENTER ~
ESC {ESCAPE} or {ESC}
HELP {HELP}
HOME {HOME}
INS {INSERT}
LEFT ARROW {LEFT}
NUM LOCK {NUMLOCK}
PAGE DOWN {PGDN}
PAGE UP {PGUP}
RETURN {RETURN}
RIGHT ARROW {RIGHT}
SCROLL LOCK {SCROLLLOCK}
TAB {TAB}
UP ARROW {UP}
F1 through F15 {F1} through {F15}

I did not test this, so no guarantees.
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#5 Posted : Friday, November 4, 2016 10:59:54 AM(UTC)
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Sure, it is an advanced function. Well worth it.

I agree. I have Pro.
But sending a hotkey could be a good function for anyone.

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...special keys are written like:...


That is good and valid info that I can make use of for some other things. Thank you.

However, as far as I can see, vMix will trigger the script on trigger (key/midinote) "down".
The script will then run its life from that point and to it's end - without any further input.

As far as I can figure out, it is not possible to use this scripting solution for functions like an external intercom using keys for PTT (Push-to-talk) or the like.

To effect, a script will only be able to "send-and-release" a hotkey combination.
It will not be able to "send-and-hold-while-vMixTriggerActive".

If anyone can show me a script method of "send-and-hold-while-vMixTriggerActive", I will be most grateful.

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#6 Posted : Friday, November 4, 2016 3:21:18 PM(UTC)
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Isn't a on-off toggle a good middle way then?
If you want to talk, push it once. Ready talking, push again.

Or maybe you can get exactly what you want, if the midi device you use also registers (key/midinote) "up".
With key down you open the channel, with key up you close it.
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