Use control key in batch file

[5ive]

hi
i need to run some application (exe file) and at the start of the program i need to press CTRL+R to reload data from database
now i need to create some batch file to do this step automatically it means that :
1- start the program
2- press ctrl+R keys
i know how should i run program with batchfile but i cant solve step 2
please help me to solve this problem
thanx

[Squashman]

Can't be done with pure batch.
Look at using AutoHotKey or AutoIt.