VB routine or C++ DLL for console app

Starting a console from VB. Will start a program on the console. Wish to send keystrokes to the program. Have tried using writeconsoleinput without success. That is my prefered approach. Would accept C++ DLL. Need to be able to send all possible keystrokes (alt,cntrl, etc). ## Deliverables Complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done. ## Deadline information ASAP. Previous experience with console apps perfered.