[jdvm]

Hi there,

I wonder if python is able to control an application running on the device.
Maybe someone could script this for me: every 10 seconds the D-pad center button is 'pressed' by python in irRemote, so that every 10 seconds it sends an infrared signal.
Is this possible? Maybe by emulating a keypress?
Thanks,
Jurrian

[bogdan.galiceanu]

Hi,

Yes, that should be possible using the keypress module to simulate keypresses. That thread contains the download links and a simple example.

[jdvm]

Sorry for being n00b, but I can't write python.
Could you write it for me? Just every 20 seconds a keypress for the center button in irRemote.
Thanks in advance,
Jurrian

[gaba88]

Originally Posted by jdvm

Sorry for being n00b, but I can't write python.
Could you write it for me? Just every 20 seconds a keypress for the center button in irRemote.
Thanks in advance,
Jurrian

hi jdvm
if you cant write it is not at all difficult for you to write a one. Have a look at the following sites i am giving you and i believe that you can write a application in python after following those sites.

Mobapps
Forum Nokia python Wiki

Enjoy Pythoning
Gaba88

[croozeus]

Originally Posted by gaba88

Mobapps

The link doesn't seem to work ! May be there is an extra 'p'

[ck.umraliya]

The link doesn't seem to work

hi
you can follow the signature link of Gaba88

[gaba88]

Originally Posted by croozeus

The link doesn't seem to work ! May be there is an extra 'p'

hi pankaj and chintan
thanks for letting me know that. There was a typo from myside
i have edited the post.Now its working fine

@jdvm Ya chintan is correct you can follow my signature also

Enjoy Pythoning
Gaba88

[jdvm]

Even after visiting the links you provided, I really do not thing I'm going to be able to write this. Maybe one of the python-pro's is able to write this for me? I would be very grateful.
Thanks,
Jurrian

[gaba88]

Originally Posted by jdvm

Even after visiting the links you provided, I really do not thing I'm going to be able to write this. Maybe one of the python-pro's is able to write this for me? I would be very grateful.
Thanks,
Jurrian

hi
sorry that the links were not helpful. But if you are really not interested you can contact some developers personally.

Hope this helps
Gaba88

[bogdan.galiceanu]

Well, here it is:

import keypress, appuifw, e32, appswitch
from key_codes import *


#Define the exit function
app_lock=e32.Ao_lock()
def quit():
	global running
	running=0
	app_lock.signal()
	appuifw.app.set_exit()
appuifw.app.exit_key_handler=quit

#Simulate pressing the "select" key every 10 seconds
running=1
while running:
	e32.ao_sleep(10)
	if(appswitch.fg_appname()==u"irRemote"):
		keypress.simulate_key(EKeySelect, EScancodeSelect)

app_lock.wait()

Some important notes:

*Your script shell has to be signed with the SwEvent capability to simulate keypresses. So download PythonScriptShell_1_4_2_3rdEd_unsigned_freedevcert.SIS from here and open sign it at www.symbiansigned.com with all capabilities.

*You will also need appswitch for checking the name of the app that is currently in the foreground. Remember you have to sign appswitch and keypress at symbiansigned.com as they are unsigned.

*You can also tweak this code to suit your needs. Like the interval between key presses. Make sure the name of the app is actually irRemote, otherwise it might not work.

Oh, and here's another link that might help you learn Python if you're interested: www.croozeus.com

[croozeus]

Originally Posted by jdvm

Maybe one of the python-pro's is able to write this for me? I would be very grateful.

Hi Jurrian,

Its very simple,

while True:
    e32.ao_sleep(20) #wait for 20 seconds
    keypress.simulate_key(EKeySelect, EKeySelect)#simulate select key

Note this will go into an infinite loop, Replace loop conditions according to your preference and time limit.

Best Regards,
Croozeus