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Dynamic Key Question

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Description

How do I create a dynamic key that only write to the scratch pad and does not actually simulate the key to the active window? I need to create a key that behaves similar to a key in the Conversation Keyboard. Is it possible to create a key that behaves that way?

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Research direction

The issue does not name a file, test, or entry point. Start by locating the dynamic-key implementation and the Conversation Keyboard behavior, then determine how scratch-pad writes are separated from keystrokes sent to the active window. Done means a dynamic key can perform the requested scratch-pad-only behavior without simulating a key to the active window, with coverage for both outcomes.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
accessibility, desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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