OnAutoItErrorRegister - Handle AutoIt critical errors

[MrCreatoR 70]

AutoIt Version: 3.3.10.2+

UDF Version: 2.0

Description: This library allows to register function for AutoIt critical errors.

Usually it's syntax errors, or array-related errors.

By default the UDF shows custom debug dialog, although it is not possible to perform any real debugging, but we can for example display the error message, restart application, send bug report, or just close the application.

Example #1 - Displaying built-in dialog when error is received:

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#NoTrayIcon

#AutoIt3Wrapper_Run_Before=%autoitdir%\AutoIt3.exe /AutoIt3ExecuteLine "FileClose(FileOpen('%scriptdir%\OAER_RAW_SRC.tmp', 2))"
#AutoIt3Wrapper_Run_After=%autoitdir%\AutoIt3.exe /AutoIt3ExecuteLine "FileDelete('%scriptdir%\OAER_RAW_SRC.tmp')"

#include <GUIConstantsEx.au3>
#include 'OnAutoItErrorRegister.au3'

_OnAutoItErrorRegister('', '', 'My App Error', False, False)

GUICreate('OnAutoItErrorRegister Example', 350, 200)

GUICtrlCreateLabel('This script is just an example.' & @CRLF & @CRLF & 'It will produce a syntax error in', 25, 40, 300, 50)
GUICtrlCreateLabel('5', 185, 50, 50, 40)
GUICtrlSetColor(-1, 0xF20000)
GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 30, 800, 0, 'Tahoma')
GUICtrlCreateLabel('seconds.', 220, 67, 300, 50)
GUICtrlCreateLabel('The result shown as a CUSTOM error message, you can change it!', 25, 120, 350, 20)
$iUnRegister_Bttn = GUICtrlCreateButton('UnRegister AutoItError handler', 25, 140, 200, 22)
GUICtrlCreateLabel('Copyright jennico, G.Sandler (MrCreatoR) © 2008 - 2015', 25, 170, 350, 80)
GUICtrlSetColor(-1, 0x808080)
GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 8.5, 800, 6)

GUISetState()

Dim $iTimer

For $i = 3 To 1 Step -1
    GUICtrlSetData(4, $i)
    
    $iTimer = TimerInit()
    
    While TimerDiff($iTimer) < 1000
        Switch GUIGetMsg()
            Case $GUI_EVENT_CLOSE
                Exit
            Case $iUnRegister_Bttn
                _OnAutoItErrorUnRegister()
        EndSwitch
    WEnd
Next

;We deliberately make a syntax mistake and call the error!
If Random(1, 5, 1) = 3 Then
    MsgBox(0, '', )
Else
    _NotExistingFunc()
EndIf

 

Example #2 - Call user defined function when receiving error (script restart):

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#NoTrayIcon

#AutoIt3Wrapper_Run_AU3Check=n
;!!! This must be used to ensure that raw source file is generated before compilation (because $bSetErrLine is True)
#AutoIt3Wrapper_Run_Before=%autoitdir%\AutoIt3.exe "%in%" /BC_Strip
#AutoIt3Wrapper_Run_After=%autoitdir%\AutoIt3.exe /AutoIt3ExecuteLine "FileDelete('%scriptdir%\OAER_RAW_SRC.tmp')"

#pragma compile(Stripper, False)

#include 'OnAutoItErrorRegister.au3'

_OnAutoItErrorRegister('_MyErrorHandler', '', '', False, True)

;We deliberately make an array bounding error and call the error!
Dim $aArr[1]
MsgBox(0, '', $aArr[1])

Func _MyErrorHandler($sScriptPath, $iScriptLine, $sErrDesc, $vParams, $hBitmap) ;Restart the application
    Local $sMessage = StringFormat('SCRIPT FILE:\n%s\n\nSCRIPT ERROR LINE:\n%s\n\nERROR DESCRIPTION:\n%s', $sScriptPath, $iScriptLine, $sErrDesc)
    
    If StringInStr($CmdLineRaw, '/ErrorStdOut') Then
        If FileExists(@WindowsDir & "\Media\chord.wav") Then
            SoundPlay(@WindowsDir & "\Media\chord.wav")
        Else
            DllCall('user32.dll', 'int', 'MessageBeep', 'int', 0x00000010)
        EndIf
    EndIf
    
    If MsgBox(BitOR($MB_SYSTEMMODAL, $MB_YESNO), 'Crash recieved!', 'Restart application?' & @CRLF & @CRLF & $sMessage) <> 6 Then
        Return
    EndIf
    
    Local $sRunLine = @AutoItExe & ' "' & @ScriptFullPath & '"'
    
    If @Compiled Then
        $sRunLine = @ScriptFullPath
    EndIf
    
    Run($sRunLine, @ScriptDir)
EndFunc

 

Download: OnAutoItErrorRegister.zip (Counter: )

 

Screenshot:

ChangeLog:

v2.0
* UDF rewritten (used methods from AutoItErrorTrap UDF).
  - Syntax changed, check function header for details.
* Dropped AutoIt 3.3.8.1 support.
+ Added last window screen capture feature. File can be sent as attachment when using "Send Bug Report" feature.

v1.9
+ Added error line detection for compiled script (to display actual line which caused the error).
    Script must be executed before compilation (after any change in it), or use '#AutoIt3Wrapper_Run_Before=%autoitdir%\AutoIt3.exe "%in%" /BC_Strip' in your main script.
    !!! Do NOT use Au3Stripper when compiling the main script.
+ Added second function call detection (to prevent multiple recursive execution).
* Fixed command line issue.

v1.8
+ Added 3.3.12.0 compatibility.
+ Added _OnAutoItErrorUnRegister (see Example 1).
* Now callback function ($sFunction) in _OnAutoItErrorRegister always recieve 4 parameters ($sScriptPath, $iScriptLine, $sErrDesc, $vParams).
* Internal functions renamed from __OnAutoItErrorRegister_* to __OAER_*.
* Removed the usage of command line to detect second script run.
* More stability in detecting AutoIt error message (when $bUseStdOutMethod = False).
* Fixed issue when main script (or other UDF) uses Opt('MustDeclareVars', 1).

v1.7
* Fixed an issue with showing tray icon even if #NoTrayIcon is specified in the main script.
* Fixed an issue with not passing the original command line parameters to the main script.
   Now added /OAER parameter to the command line at the end, it's an identifier for OnAutoItErrorRegister UDF.

v1.6
* Fixed an issue with COM errors catching (this UDF should not handle COM errors, it was just for sending email function).
* Removed unneccessary #include <File.au3>.
* Fixed bug with auto-ckicked buttons on Windows Vista/7.

v1.5
* Fixed issue with high CPU usage
* "Send bug report" feature improved grately.
* Added ability to translate all UDF elements (titles, messages, buttons and labels) - see "User Variables" section.
* Cosmetic changes to the code.

 

Initial idea by jennico:

Author(s): G.Sandler (MrCreatoR), jennico

_Notes:

• The UDF can not handle crashes that triggered by memory leaks, such as DllCall crashes, "Recursion level has been exceeded..." (when using hook method ($bUseStdOut = False)).
• When using StdOut method ($bUseStdOut = True), CUI not supported, and additional process executed to allow monitor for errors.
• After using _OnAutoItErrorUnRegister when $bUseStdOut = True, standard AutoIt error message will not be displayed on following syntax error.
• To use the "Send bug report" feature, there is need to fill related parameters (variables) under the «User Variables» section in UDF file (check the comments of these variables), or just build your own user function.
• [If $bSetErrLine is True...]

                   Script must be executed before compilation (after any change in it), or use '#AutoIt3Wrapper_Run_Before=%autoitdir%\AutoIt3.exe "%in%" /BC_Strip' in your main script.

                   Do NOT use Au3Stripper when compiling the main script if you want correct error line detection for compiled script.

                   To get correct code line for compiled script, the script is transformed to raw source (merging includes) and FileInstall'ed when it's needed (on error),

                       therefore, the script is available in temp dir for few moments (when error is triggered), although it's crypted, but developer should ensure that his script is more protected.

• [If $bSetErrLine is False...]

                   Use supplied GetErrLineCode.au3 to get proper error line code by line number from error that was triggered in compiled script.

Edited September 12, 2015 by MrCreatoR

[ivan 1]

Very useful. Thx for sharing. I see your library deals with autoit syntax errors as well as COM errors. I liked the extra functionality like reporting, debugging and restarting.

I took a look at the function _OnAutoItErrorRegister and I wonder if your library will work on compiled scripts in systems where Autoit has not been installed? All my computers have autoit installed, so I can't really test this unless I uninstall autoit.

I've played with the idea of a general COM object error handling function for a while, in an attempt to implement different procedures according to the object that triggered the error. I must have made at least 3 unsatisfactory attempts and have always deferred further development because each time I encountered conflicting issues. That is the main reason why I've not posted anything before, but I'm very interested to see if and how you deal with them.

Regards,

IVAN

[MrCreatoR 70]

I see your library deals with autoit syntax errors as well as COM errors

No no, the COM error handling is for the email sending function. I should move it to the function itself.

To handle COM errors there is ObjEvent, it should be used seperatly for each object.

I wonder if your library will work on compiled scripts in systems where Autoit has not been installed?

Ofcourse it will, i can't see a reason why not.

[MrCreatoR 70]

Updated.

[1.6]

* Fixed an issue with COM errors catching (this UDF should not handle COM errors, it was just for sending email function).

* Removed unneccessary #include <File.au3>.

[MrCreatoR 70]

Another small update:

* Fixed bug with auto-ckicked buttons on Windows Vista/7.

Version not changed.

[MrCreatoR 70]

Sorry, the 1.6 file was not updated, it's called 1.6b now, if anyone has been downloaded 1.6 after i posted my last message, please download the 1.6b again.

[JohnOne 1,541]

Its really good this, thanks for sharing it.

I'm not overly fond of having my email and password in with a script I might pass to someone though, but I suppose its not difficult to create an email just for a certain project.

I've often wondered if there were a viable way of determining the function (if its in one) from where the script crashed.

Anyhow, using your example I tried a number of ways including variables and dllstructs and also enviroment variables, all to no avail.

In the end I tried the console stream, and here the result.

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#include <OnAutoItErrorRegister.au3>

Global $a[4]

_OnAutoItErrorRegister("", "", "My App Error")

GUICreate("OnAutoItErrorRegister Example", 350, 200)

GUICtrlCreateLabel("This script is just an example." & @LF & @LF & "It will produce a syntax error in", 25, 40, 300, 50)
GUICtrlCreateLabel("5", 185, 50, 50, 40)
GUICtrlSetColor(-1, 0xF20000)
GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 30, 800, 0, 'Tahoma')
GUICtrlCreateLabel("seconds.", 220, 67, 300, 50)
GUICtrlCreateLabel("The result shown as a CUSTOM error message, you can change it!", 25, 120, 350, 80)
GUICtrlCreateLabel("Copyright jennico, G.Sandler (MrCreatoR) © 2008 - 2011", 25, 170, 350, 80)
GUICtrlSetColor(-1, 0x808080)
GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 8.5, 800, 6)

GUISetState()

For $i = 5 To 1 Step -1
    GUICtrlSetData(4, $i)

    $iTimer = TimerInit()

    While TimerDiff($iTimer) < 1000
        If GUIGetMsg() = $GUI_EVENT_CLOSE Then
            Exit
            ;ExitLoop 2
        EndIf
    WEnd
Next

_1()
_2()
_3()
_1()
_2()
_3()
_1()
_2()
_3()
_4()
_2()
_3()
_1()
_2()
_3()

Func _1()
    ConsoleWrite("_1" & @CRLF)
EndFunc   ;==>_1
Func _2()
    ConsoleWrite("_2" & @CRLF)
EndFunc   ;==>_1
Func _3()
    ConsoleWrite("_3" & @CRLF)
EndFunc   ;==>_1
Func _4()
    ConsoleWrite("_4" & @CRLF)
    MsgBox(0, "", $a[6]) ;We deliberately make an array subscript error! (so it will compile for testing)
EndFunc   ;==>_1

The idea is to consolewrite upon entering each function, the function which errors is the last function used and so we narrow our debugging down. I know there are cons to this, such as extra time in functions etc.. But to me its worth it.

I have a question if someone can answer it.

I tried to use consoleread before the write to remove the last line fron stream, except it did not work, so will this cause memory error/leak.

Also anyone care to donate a regexp to get the last function, so it can be added to the 'view bug report'?

EDIT:

the last few functions are seen in the 'send bug report' gui

Edited March 26, 2011 by JohnOne

[MrCreatoR 70]

I'm not overly fond of having my email and password in with a script I might pass to someone though, but I suppose its not difficult to creat an email just for a certain project.

Me too, but we can encrypt the password

I've ofter wondered if there were a viable way of determining the function (if its in one) from where the script crashed.

For that purpose i have AutoItScript Add Debugger.

[JohnOne 1,541]

Thats quite cool that MrCreator.

I've been running it for a few minutes and noticed that the working set memory keeps going up and up, more noticable in your test script when the sleep loop is set to 10.

Very handy for debugging

Yoink !!

<puts in box>

[Fran 0]

Hi there,

I have added this to my script, but when it calls the function "OnAutoItErrorRegister", my script exits without warning, error or reason.

All I did was to add 2 lines to my script:

#include <OnAutoItErrorRegister.au3>

_OnAutoItErrorRegister("", "", "My App Error")

Any ideas as to why this would happen and how to fix it?

[MrCreatoR 70]

All I did was to add 2 lines to my script:

And what about the first example in the first post, is it working?

What AutoIt version you are using?

And also it would be better to see the whole script.

[MrCreatoR 70]

Update...

[1.7]

* Fixed an issue with showing tray icon even if #NoTrayIcon is specified in the main script.

* Fixed an issue with not passing the original command line parameters to the main script.

Now added /OAER parameter to the command line at the end, it's an identifier for OnAutoItErrorRegister UDF.

[wesdegroot 0]

AutoIt Version: 3.3.6.1

UDF Version: 1.7

Description: This library allows to register function for AutoIt critical errors.

Usualy it's syntax errors, or array-related errors.

By default the UDF shows custom debug dialog, although it is not possible to perform any real debugging, but we can for example display the error message, restart application, send bug report, or just close the application.

Syntax and parameters:

Syntax:

_OnAutoItErrorRegister ([$sFunction [, $vParams [, $sTitleMsg [, $sErrorMsgFormat [, $bUseStdOutMethod]]]]])

.....

if i close my gui then i got an error, application crashed restart now?

[Virgilio1 0]

The _OnAutoItErrorRegister is incompatible

with this script

If _Singleton("RinominaIncarichi", 1) = 0 Then
MsgBox(0, "Attenzione", "Il Programma è gia in esecuzione")
Exit
EndIf

Why ?

[CooperWu 0]

I just want to report this problem.

The _OnAutoItErrorRegister is incompatible

with this script

If _Singleton("RinominaIncarichi", 1) = 0 Then
MsgBox(0, "Attenzione", "Il Programma è gia in esecuzione")
Exit
EndIf

Why ?

[subzerostig 0]

When I first saw this feature and tested it out it seemed great. There is one big massive problem, it messes up my script. I found that depending on where I placed the function, splashtext/image would double up and not go away. I also found that variables were suddenly not being declared despite the fact that they were being declared on line 1.

I'm sorry, but I cannot use this UDF, until these major glitches are fixed

Edited March 22, 2012 by subzerostig

[zpanderson 0]

I think this is a great function and I've been using it in my recent scripts. I do however have one problem. I want a user input (inputbox) to be above my declaration of onautoiterrorregister so that I can then use that variable. My issue is that this inputbox now opens twice. Is there a way around this?

Thanks!

[Shinies 0]

Hi MrCreatoR,

Cool script! This is something i certainly needed and saved me a bunch of time coding!

One possible bug:

93: Global $sOAER_BugReportSent_Msg = "Please fill all requiered fields"

396: If $iError Then
MsgBox(16, $sOAER_SendBugReport_Title & " - " & $sOAER_Error_Title, _
StringFormat($sOAER_UnableToSend_Msg, $oOAER_ErrorData[0], $oOAER_ErrorData[1]), 0, $hSndBugRprtGUI)
Else
MsgBox(64, $sOAER_SendBugReport_Title & " - " & $sOAER_Success_Title, $sOAER_BugReportSent_Msg, 0, $hSndBugRprtGUI)
401: EndIf

Seems to me like even when successful sending email, it will tell the user to fill all required fields?

Hope that helps and thanks again,

Smerk

[PhoenixXL 158]

cool

works great

the Idea of Debugging the Script is great..

Is it possible to debug a compiled script | Exe

By maybe

decompiling and substituting the incorrect parameter

with the correct parameter and then again recompiling and replacing the original Exe

I apolizise if i break the rules

Edited September 11, 2012 by PhoenixXL

[Belini 18]

I changed the UDF to generate an error report and restart the script error when encountering a problem over there and it worked well but the script is open 2 times how to solve this?

OnAutoItErrorRegister_changed.rar