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Thread: How do I make the Robot class hold a key down for a specified amount of time?

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    Question How do I make the Robot class hold a key down for a specified amount of time?

    When I use the keyPress() method of the robot class, I notice that it enters the key quite rapidly, but I would like to hold down a key for a specified time, is this possible?
    I already tried to run the keyPress() method in a seperate thread, and using Thread.sleep(5000); before using keyRelease(), but still, it doesn't work.

    I hope someone can enlighten me!

    Thanks in advance,

    Nick


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    Default Re: How do I make the Robot class hold a key down for a specified amount of time?

    it doesn't work.
    Can you post a small program that compiles and executes and shows the problem.

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