If the application is not on top, what happens when using Global Send Keys/Global Mouse Click?

When using Global Send Keys or Global Mouse Click in an automation process, if the targeted application is not the active window, the actions will go to whatever window is currently active. This is because Global Send Keys and Global Mouse Click are designed to interact with the currently focused window rather than a specific application.

When these actions are executed, they simulate user input. If the application you wish to control is not on the top of the window stack, the input will be sent to the window that is currently in focus. Therefore, if a different application is active, the commands will be executed within that application instead. This can lead to unintended behaviors if not managed properly, as the automation may interact with the wrong context altogether.

It's crucial to ensure that the intended application is active before sending any input, which can be achieved using focus commands in your automation workflow. Understanding the context of how Global Send Keys and Global Mouse Click operate is vital for ensuring that the automation behaves as intended.