How to identify the controls in the Print dialog in MS Word?

[Carol32]

I want to launch MS Word, create a document, Save it, and then print it.

I have written a script, until launching the print dialog, however I am unable to proceed after that. How do I choose the specific printer in the dialog box, AutoIt Window Info does not show any information for the controls within the Print dialog box.

Also, I don't want to script using keyboard shortcuts, if I have to navigate to the Print option by using the control click commands, how do I do it.

 

Run ("C:Program FilesMicrosoft OfficeOffice12WINWORD.EXE")
WinWaitActive("Document1 - Microsoft Word")
Send("This is a test document to print")
Send("{F12}")
WinWaitActive("Save As")
Send("D:AutoitAutomationScripttest1")
Send("!s")
Send("^p")

Kindly advice, I am a newbie to automation and want to understand how to best use AutoIt.

Thanks

[markyrocks]

I'd try setting up the proper printer as default in your computer. That way you avoid that step completely. Just my 2c

[water]

Welcome to AutoIt and the forum!

AutoIt comes with an UDF (User Defined Functions Library) to interact with Word. Check the help file or try my enhanced Word UDF (for download see my signature).

[Carol32]

Thanks MVP.

I have tried Word.au3. But my intention for wanting to use the print dialog is because I want to understand how to automate lists, buttons and other user controls. Using this know-how I want to proceed to automate testing custom created windows applications.

1) Why is the Autoit window not showing information for the list of printers available ?

2) Are there any restrictions on the identification of controls.?

3) Sample script that uses a lot of control identification.

Thanks

[water]

Use the AutoIt Window Info tool to get the needed information (ControID, class ...) to automate the controls.

[Carol32]

I used the AutoIt window info tool.. however for the print dialog, it shows no information. I want to know why that happens.

[water]

AutoIt can't automate all kinds of windows/controls.

If the Window Info Tool doesn't schow any content for the window/control then you can only use Send etc.