Run multiple instances of AutoIt GUI script in background thread

[alanchinese]

Hello, I am trying to generate some loads of my AutoIt script, wondering if I can fire off my script in the background thread. I know some C# and think that running it in windows service could serve the purpose. Is there a better way?

[water]

GUI and background (service) don't work well together.

Can you elaborate more on what you try to achieve?

[alanchinese]

I have a thick app that does data entry, calculation, and interact with database. I want to create a load (100+ concurrent users) and avoid using HP LoadRunner.

[water]

It depends. Did you write the application or is it a third party application which you automate with your script?

[alanchinese]

i wrote this application, though i want to know how to handle the third party applications too. are there different approaches?

[water]

Running multiple instances of your own application should be easy. Often when you automate a third party application you use Send etc. which will lead to troubles when you run multiple instances of your script.

On how many PCs do you want to run the 100+ users.

[alanchinese]

I am planning to use one PC though I can add another one or two. The whole purpose is to simulate the load. Not quite sure how mouse clicks and keyboard actions are accomplished while the application is running in the background. Also, I am trying to find out how the load testing tools (HP LoadRunner) is architecting this solution.

[tirador]

On 2/5/2013 at 3:08 PM, alanchinese said:

I have a thick app that does data entry, calculation, and interact with database. I want to create a load (100+ concurrent users) and avoid using HP LoadRunner.

any update with this effort? I am also thinking about using autoit as a substitute for LR. 

[JLogan3o13]

@tirador as no one has posted in this thread in well over 5 years, it is pretty safe to assume no updates are forthcoming. You would be much better off creating a new thread, explaining what you are trying to accomplish, and what issues you are running into. Please see this thread before you post, to ensure you include the necessary information.