[jawsscripts] Re: Microsoft UI Automation
- From: Chad Foster <chad.foster@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: jawsscripts@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:10:07 -0500
Jim, yes I have that reference manual - thank you. JAWS perhaps wraps
the UIA support into the MSAA related functions e.g. GetObjectName,
GetObjectValue, etc., but I want to access it directly. I use similar
techniques for circumventing these JAWS functions (GetObjectName,
etc), via calling MSAA directly -- e.g. o.AccName, o.AccValue, etc.
Also, once we have the direct access through the scripting language,
we can walk the object hierarchy, building more rich scripting
support. I don't like to just accept the object information as paired
down by FS -- sometimes they leave out some very helpful information
in their attempts to balance the generic support built into the JAWS
product.
Happy New Year, Almost!
Chad
On 12/31/09, Soronel Haetir <soronel.haetir@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> You do have the Freedom Scientific Developer Network file, right?
>
> http://www.freedomscientific.com/fs_support/doc_scriptfunction.asp
>
> A search for "MSAA" came back with lots of hits, "UIA" none. Perhaps
> UIA uses the generic COM support provided by the scripting language?
>
> On 12/31/09, Chad Foster <chad.foster@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> All good thoughts - thank you. I am particularly interested in
>> weaveing these components into JAWS scripts, so accessing these rich
>> elements via JAWS Scripting is the main thrust of what I am seeking.
>>
>> I read the MSDN library along with the vast amount of class reference
>> material (System.Windows.Automation), but I am more interested in
>> building a bridge between this data and JAWS than anything else. I
>> noticed only one reference to UI Automation in the builtin.jsd file
>> that ships with JAWS, and it was to check if the focused window
>> supports UIA -- maybe I overlooked something.
>>
>>
>> Many thanks,
>>
>> Chad
>>
>> On 12/31/09, Soronel Haetir <soronel.haetir@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>> You can use the online msdn library,
>>> http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee684009%28VS.85%29.aspx
>>>
>>> Though I prefer running it locally, a fairly recent version is at:
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=7BBE5EDA-5062-4EBB-83C7-D3C5FF92A373&displaylang=en
>>>
>>> There's also the Platform SDK which limits itself much more to just
>>> API reference material without the other stuff in the Library
>>> download. The PSDK is at:
>>> http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/bb980924.aspx
>>>
>>> Keeping an up to date psdk is a good idea regardless because it will
>>> update the header files and import libraries for use in native
>>> applications.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 12/31/09, Chad Foster <chad.foster@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>> Does anyone have a quick reference guide for the above platform for
>>>> accessibility? It's Microsoft's new-ish fondation for accessibility,
>>>> essentially replacing Microsoft Active Accessibility (MSAA) -- or it's
>>>> at least slated to take it's place. From what I've read, that will be
>>>> a gradual process since many applications still use MSAA.
>>>>
>>>> I've gleaned some nice overview material, and even the object classes
>>>> - but would appreciate a quick reference guide if anyone has it. I am
>>>> particularly interested in learning how to interface with the focused,
>>>> selected, and related objects. I think navigating the tree will be
>>>> fairly straight-forward, but I'd appreciate any pointers on finding
>>>> the entry point relative to the caret, selection, and various cursors.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>> Chad
>>>>
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>>>> Leveling The Playing Field Through Technology
>>>> http://www.GO-ATS.net
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>
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>>
>>
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