App Switching¶
The app switching feature automatically cycles between running applications at set intervals. This is useful for simulating multi-application activity or automating workflows that span multiple programs.
How App Switching Works¶
Auto Mouse Click sends Alt+Tab or direct window activation commands to switch between applications. You can configure which apps to cycle through and how often to switch.
Setting Up App Switching¶
- Select App Switch from the action list.
- Choose the switching method:
- Alt+Tab cycle -- Cycles through all open windows in order
- Specific apps -- Switch between a defined list of applications
- Set the interval between switches (e.g., every 30 seconds).
- Click Start.
Specific App Configuration¶
When using the specific apps method:
- Click Add App
- Choose from a list of currently running applications
- Add multiple apps to create a rotation
- Set the dwell time for each app (how long to stay on it before switching)
Configuration Options¶
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Switch method | Alt+Tab cycle or specific app list |
| Interval | Time between switches |
| Dwell time | Time spent on each app before switching |
| Loop | Continuously cycle or stop after one round |
| Random order | Switch apps in random order instead of sequential |
Use Cases¶
Simulating Activity¶
Switch between multiple applications to create the appearance of active multi-tasking. Combined with mouse movement, this simulates realistic computer usage.
Multi-App Workflows¶
Automate workflows that require interacting with multiple applications:
- Switch to App A
- Perform a mouse click or keyboard action
- Switch to App B
- Perform another action
- Repeat
Monitoring Dashboards¶
Cycle through multiple monitoring dashboards or web pages on a display screen, creating an auto-rotating view.
Combine with Other Actions
App switching is most effective when combined with click and keyboard actions. For example, switch to a browser, press F5 to refresh, wait 30 seconds, then switch to the next app.
Window Focus
When Auto Mouse Click switches to an application, that window receives focus and comes to the foreground. Any subsequent mouse or keyboard actions will target that window.