I want to use assistive touch to simulate key presses on iPad. For example: I would add a new item in assistive touch which generates command/option/down arrow to move the Zoom window down

Hi BentleyOusley,

Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities.

You can use AssistiveTouch to create custom actions. This would be a single or double tap or long press. With your iPad you can connect a Bluetooth Mouse or TrackPad to also complete this action. The following is taken from the article that you viewed prior to posting:

Use custom actions

To assign an AssistiveTouch function to a single-tap, double-tap, or long press of the button:

1. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch.

2. Under the Custom Actions heading, choose Single-Tap, Double-Tap, or Long Press.

3. Choose an action from the list to assign to the gesture.

4. Use the AssistiveTouch button to go back to Settings.

You can adjust the amount of time the actions can perform a double-tap, or how long the button must be held for a long press.

Create new gestures

You can record custom taps and swipes using the touchscreen and save them to the AssistiveTouch menu.

To create a new gesture:

1. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch.

2. Tap AssistiveTouch, then tap Create New Gesture.

3. Recording starts automatically when you touch the screen, so you can tap or swipe whenever you're ready.

4. When you're finished, tap Stop.

To review your recorded gesture, press Play. If you want to re-record your gesture, tap Record. Press Save to name your gesture when you're ready.

If you're unable to perform a multi-finger gesture by using multiple fingers at the same time, you can record individual movements, and they group together. For example, draw two horizontal dots on the top half of the screen, and a half circle on the bottom of the screen, then press Stop. When you press play, all dots and lines play at once.

Connect a pointer device with AssistiveTouch

With AssistiveTouch, you can connect an accessory — like a wired or Bluetooth mouse or trackpad — to control the onscreen pointer on your device. Learn how to connect a pointer device to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

Use AssistiveTouch on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Regards.

Thanks for keeping the thread up to speed BentleyOusley,

For further assistance, we recommend working with an Apple Specialist, who can help explore all available options: How to contact Apple for accessibility support - Apple Support

Take care!