The ability to control the mouse cursor programmatically can be a valuable tool for automating tasks, improving accessibility, and enhancing user experience on Windows systems. In this article, we will explore various methods to control the mouse in a Windows environment using PowerShell and batch scripts. By understanding these techniques, readers will be able to harness the power of scripting to manipulate the mouse cursor and perform actions automatically.

Examples:

1. Moving the Mouse Cursor:

   • PowerShell Example:

     [System.Windows.Forms.Cursor]::Position = New-Object System.Drawing.Point(x, y)

     This PowerShell script moves the mouse cursor to the specified coordinates (x, y) on the screen.

   • Batch Script Example:

     powershell -Command "[System.Windows.Forms.Cursor]::Position = New-Object System.Drawing.Point(x, y)"

     This batch script invokes PowerShell to move the mouse cursor to the specified coordinates (x, y) on the screen.

2. Clicking the Mouse:

   • PowerShell Example:

     [System.Windows.Forms]::MousePosition = New-Object System.Drawing.Point(x, y)

     This PowerShell script moves the mouse cursor to the specified coordinates (x, y) and performs a left mouse click.

   • Batch Script Example:

     powershell -Command "[System.Windows.Forms]::MousePosition = New-Object System.Drawing.Point(x, y); [System.Windows.Forms]::MouseClick('Left')"

     This batch script invokes PowerShell to move the mouse cursor to the specified coordinates (x, y) and perform a left mouse click.

3. Scrolling the Mouse Wheel:

   • PowerShell Example:

     This PowerShell script simulates scrolling the mouse wheel down.

   • Batch Script Example:

     powershell -Command "[System.Windows.Forms.SendKeys]::SendWait('{SCROLLDOWN}')"

     This batch script invokes PowerShell to simulate scrolling the mouse wheel down.