java robot class help

How do I get the java robot to type a word in Matlab instead of individual letters? Preferably I would want the robot to type a value that Matlab generates. This would type in an input into another program. Alternatively, does anyone know how to type into a separate program without opening a new window? I just need Matlab to activate a program with an input (which I do have working) then do some math from the external program then do another input command without closing and/or reopening the program. Help?

Answer 1

[Walter Roberson]

You need a key press and key release for every character.

http://alvinalexander.com/java/java-robot-class-example-mouse-keystroke