I am wondering if this is possible with AutoIt

[varelov]

Hi,

I am looking for a way to record a desktop GUI session, turn the recording into a script and repeat the recorded actions when needed. Can AutoIt do it?

I am not asking for strict step by step instructions, though wouldn't mind if offered.

I am new to AutoIt, just downloaded it, but not new to scripting.

[careca]

Hello, welcome to the forum! There is a function in SciTe to record clicks and such, have you downloaded that too? consider it, it's useful.

Anyway, maybe you can tell us the application or what you're trying to do, sometimes there are better ways of doing something with autoit.

Also, in the help file, you can get familiarized with the code.

[water]

Welcome to AutoIt and the forum!

In SciTE open an AutoIt script an press Alt+F6. This will run Au3Recorder.

Recording a GUI session only works if the GUI is always at the same screen location and the screen resolution doesn't change. And no user interaction is allowed while the script runs and the session is being replayed.

As careca mentioned there are better - and more reliable - ways to automate an application. Check the Controlxx functions.

[Jos]

  On 11/5/2012 at 9:50 PM, 'water said:

In SciTE open an AutoIt script an press Alt+F6. This will run Au3Recorder.

Alt+F6 is only available when the full SciTE version is loaded.

[varelov]

Thank you guys, glad to be here. I am trying to automate a login to a website, and from there develop further code that would post reports in a text format. This would further I think motivate me to use AutoIt for possible future solutions.

To be sincere, I haven't tried linux side of possible solutions to this, but I am open to suggestions.

[careca]

Rules say:

Do not discuss any of the following:

SPAM tools including instant messenger or forum auto-posters. This includes forum or site auto-login methods.

[varelov]

The purpose is not to spam, but to post logs online when problems with the system which logs are posted arise.

[water]

But the forum rules clearly state: "SPAM tools including instant messenger or forum auto-posters. This includes forum or site auto-login methods."

[Melba23]

varelov,

  Quote

I am trying to automate a login to a website

develop further code that would post reports

water is quite right - even though I am sure you have no intent to use the code maliciously, we do not wish to give a free ride to others who might.

Thread locked.

M23