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Asked: May 22, 20262026-05-22T03:14:32+00:00 2026-05-22T03:14:32+00:00

In short: I have a VB6 form with ActiveX control that contains buttons, and

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In short: I have a VB6 form with ActiveX control that contains buttons, and I would like to create automatic tool that can click this buttons using C#.
I tried to use reflection for this issue, but I cannot access the form.
The general direction I was suggested was to use window API to access the form, but it seem very “expensive” solution.

Does anyone familiar with this subject?
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    2026-05-22T03:14:33+00:00Added an answer on May 22, 2026 at 3:14 am

    Can you use AutomationElement from .net?

    To test this:

    1. download UiSpy.zip link taken from this question

    2. Get the form open, activate the hover mode. If you “see” the button it should be easy to use ] AutomationElement to actually send a click to it.

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