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Block User Input

RCA.Activities.Core.BlockUserInput

Description​

This activity allows you to block user input from the mouse and keyboard while activities are running. You can configure it to block the mouse, keyboard, or both, and define a hotkey combination to re-enable them.

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In the Body of Activity​

  • Alt: If selected, akaBot will disable the Alt key.
  • Ctrl: If selected, akaBot will disable the Ctrl key.
  • Shift: If selected, akaBot will disable the Shift key.
  • Win: If selected, akaBot will disable the Windows key.
  • Key: The key used to reactivate the mouse and keyboard. A list of available special keys is provided.

Properties​

Common

  • Continue On Error (Boolean): Specifies whether the automation should continue even when an error occurs. Only True or False values are supported.
    Default: False
  • Timeout MS (Int32): The maximum time (in milliseconds) to wait before throwing an error. If the timeout expires, the execution stops.

Input

  • Block (Dropdown list): Specifies what to block: All, Mouse, or Keyboard.

Unblock Options

  • Key (String): The key used to reactivate the mouse and keyboard. This can also be selected in the body of the activity.
  • KeyModifiers (Dropdown list): The modifier keys used together with the selected key. Available options: Alt, Ctrl, Shift, Win.
  • SpecialKey (Boolean): Indicates whether a special key is used in the keyboard shortcut. A list of available special keys is provided in the Key dropdown in the activity body.

Misc

  • Public (Checkbox): If selected, the activity data will be logged. Consider data security before using this property.
  • Display Name (String): The name of this activity. You can edit it to better organize and structure your workflow.
    Example: [132682924] Block User Input