You can, but you will need to get the object inside the window first. Use the window handle along with one of the GetObject functions -- use either GetObjectAtPoint if the window is visible, or GetObjectFromEvent if the window is not visible. Thx, On 1/26/09, james.homme@xxxxxxxxxxxx <james.homme@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hi, > I have an application and I want to get information about a window the > focus is not in when the program gains focus. Can I get information about > that window's object properties without moving focus to it? If so, how? > Thanks. > > Jim > > James D Homme, Usability Engineering, Highmark Inc., > james.homme@xxxxxxxxxxxx, 412-544-1810 > > "The difference between those who get what they wish for and those who > don't is action. Therefore, every action you take is a complete > success,regardless of the results." -- Jerrold Mundis > Highmark internal only: For usability and accessibility: > http://highwire.highmark.com/sites/iwov/hwt093/ > > __________ > Visit and contribute to The JAWS Script Repository http://jawsscripts.com > > View the list's information and change your settings at > //www.freelists.org/list/jawsscripts > > -- Chad Foster Access Technology Solutions Leveling The Playing Field Through Technology http://www.GO-ATS.net __________ Visit and contribute to The JAWS Script Repository http://jawsscripts.com View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/jawsscripts