#NoEnv  ; Recommended for performance and compatibility with future AutoHotkey releases.
;#Warn  ; Enable warnings to assist with detecting common errors.
SendMode Input  ; Recommended for new scripts due to its superior speed and reliability.
SetWorkingDir %A_ScriptDir%  ; Ensures a consistent starting directory.

;This script will activate your game window whenever
;any joystick axis changes. Handy for when you're
;Alt-Tabbed out of the game on your second monitor.

SetFormat, float, 03 ;remove decimals from joystick values

Loop
{
   if WinExist("ahk_exe EliteDangerous64.exe")
   {
      IfWinNotActive
      {   
         Loop
         {

            ;get axis values         
            GetKeyState, joyY, 1JoyY
            GetKeyState, joyX, 1JoyX

            ;if any axis changes, activate game window
            ;joystick 'rests' at 50

            if joyX not between 40 and 60
            {
               WinActivate
               break
            }
            if joyY not between 40 and 60
            {
               WinActivate
               break
            }
            if !WinExist("ahk_exe EliteDangerous64.exe")
            {
               break
            }

         }               
      }
    }
}