Introductory learn to program text using Au3

[Qwerty212]

Thanks a lot!

[Jfish]

Good news.
You can be sure I'll keep an eye on this project.

Thanks.
 

mLipok

 

@mLipok - I started the effort to convert the text to rtf for non-image based code this weekend.  I need to take another pass through the text to make sure I got it all and I need to automate the samples in the appendix somehow (probably script them with send or SendSciTE_Command if the latter has a way to export, not sure yet have not studied it).  I will keep you posted.

[JAPP]

Hello jfish,

Congratulations on a job done extremely well. I first came across AutoIt about 3 days after I bought this computer - the only previous experience I had with programming was with a mighty monster called a "VIC-20". I would have loved to have something like this when I started with AutoIt. I agree completely with your position that something more is needed for those who are just starting out. I can also add the simple fact that it doesn't hurt to have a straight forward reference around for people like myself who don't always remember the finer points. I'm just starting a new project with AutoIt and I'm looking forward to having your work handy. Once again jfish - Well Done!

JAPP

[TheDcoder]

@Jfish On page no. 9 ...One of the nice things about AutoIt is that it is a "looser" language... I recommend you to replace "looser" with "less stricter" so that non-english speakers don't end up thinking that they are learning a looser language because he/she is a looser

[TheDcoder]

Also, why not insert code snippets directly into word instead of attachments?

TD

[Jfish]

Also, why not insert code snippets directly into word instead of attachments?

TD

@TheDcoder - Read the string above.  I started doing that with the newest revisions (started last weekend but am not done yet).  To answer your question as to why I did not do it before, you will see I was previously unaware of the Scite export.   I am currently doing it on the code that is written as plain text - not the images for now.  All the source code is in the appendix and companion file so hopefully the images don't hurt anything.  On the other hand, the code in the plain text looks a lot better as Scite generated.

EDIT: I did not see "copy as RTF"  before.  I was using export and had written a script to automate it but copy is easier.  I see you inserting an object - but I was able to just paste it with regular paste.

 

Edited October 5, 2015 by Jfish

[mLipok]

@Jos Is there any way to add lua script and add any hotkey to discussed above "Copy as RTF" ?

 

[Jos]

@Jos Is there any way to add lua script and add any hotkey to discussed above "Copy as RTF" ?

 

If the question is whether you can add your own custom shortcut to do a "Copy as RTF" then the answer is yes:
Just add it to the "user.shortcuts" config parameter.
Example:

user.shortcuts=\
Ctrl+r|IDM_SAVEASRTF|\
Ctrl+Shift+V|IDM_PASTEANDDOWN|\
Ctrl+PageUp|IDM_PREVFILE|\
Ctrl+PageDown|IDM_NEXTFILE|\
Ctrl+Alt+f|IDM_TOGGLE_FOLDALL|\
Ctrl+Alt+x|IDM_TOGGLE_FOLDRECURSIVE|\
Ctrl+F1|IDM_HELP_SCITE|

Jos

[mLipok]

Thanks Jos.

This show me the way , and now I can say that I was thinking about IDM_COPYASRTF 

 

---

As I see this is in "SciTEGlobal.properties" file. 

And I added this

Ctrl+Alt+r|IDM_COPYASRTF|\

Complete after modyfication:

# User defined key commands
user.shortcuts=\
Ctrl+Alt+r|IDM_COPYASRTF|\
Ctrl+Shift+V|IDM_PASTEANDDOWN|\
Ctrl+PageUp|IDM_PREVFILE|\
Ctrl+PageDown|IDM_NEXTFILE|\
KeypadPlus|IDM_EXPAND|\
KeypadMinus|IDM_BLOCK_COMMENT|\
Ctrl+F1|IDM_HELP_SCITE|

 

SciTE4AutoIt Restart.....

and now select

1. Script Snippet
2. press Ctrl+Alt+r
3. paste content to MS Word.

 

magic .....

 

mLipok

 

Edited October 5, 2015 by mLipok
typos.....

[BrewManNH]

@Jfish On page no. 9 ...One of the nice things about AutoIt is that it is a "looser" language... I recommend you to replace "looser" with "less stricter" so that non-english speakers don't end up thinking that they are learning a looser language because he/she is a looser

You're thinking of the word loser not looser, looser means less firmly or tightly fixed in place. Similar spellings, vastly different meanings.

[TheDcoder]

@BrewManNH I thought about it but I am bad at spellings, so I thought that looser has 2 meanings

[BrewManNH]

Glad I could help.

 

[mLipok]

@Jfish When you back to editing your book please consider to mention about this vote/poll:

 

[Jfish]

@mLipok - good suggestion - I will add it to the list.

[dilligence]

Thank you Jayme!

I am a Dragon NaturallySpeaking ( speech recognition) user.

I find that the AutoIT program language has similarities with Dragon scripting (VBA). Like many others I browsed the web for more information about this program language.

Having no mathematical background whatsoever, not much programming experience too. Things like variables, constants, dim etc. never seemed to make much sense ( although I read about it in various scripts), now finally start making sense.

You've managed to make these things accessible. That's an accomplishment!

 

Rob.

 

[franktic]

Thank you Jayme.  After a break from programming I went through your book again and can't recommend it enough to anyone wanting to program with Autoit.

Frank

[CYCho]

Congratulations for a good job!

I started learning AutoIt pretty long time ago as a hobbey project after retirement and I am still learning it. With no prior experience in coding, learning it alone was not and is not an easy task. I wish I had this book when I started.  Now I see some beginners struggling with basic concepts and, just to help those begginers whose English is not fluent either, I'm thinking of translating this book into Korean. There is a Korean AutoIt Forum where I want to upload the translation when done. I know I will learn a lot, too, through translating it.

Now I'd like to know if you would kindly allow me to translate your book and upload it in the Korean forum. If there is anythisng I should know before taking on the venture, please let me know. I hope I can do it without giving it up in the middle and keeping the superb quality of the original book.

Thanks and regards,

C. Y. Cho

Edited February 26, 2022 by CYCho

[Jfish]

@CYCho Really glad you are enjoying the book.  I am fine with your translating it to Korean.  I would only ask for attribution as the original author and then perhaps something like "as translated by" for your efforts.  So it could read "Learn to Program With Free Tools Using Autoit by Jfish as translated by CYCho".  Does that sound okay?

[CYCho]

6 minutes ago, Jfish said:

So it could read "Learn to Program With Free Tools Using Autoit by Jfish as translated by CYCho".  Does that sound okay?

Absolutely! And please bear with me if I come up with any question or suggestion during the translation process. I only hope that I can finish it successfully. For your information, I once ran Google translation tool on your book and I decided it was not usable.

Thanks and regards,

CY Cho

[CYCho]

@Jfish,

My translation is almost done, and I uploaded my draft onto the Korean AutoIt cafe for proofreading. Thank you for your permission for translation. I must admit that I liked the way you present the core concepts of AutoIt and I learned a lot by translating it. I hope that my translation will not damage the authenticity and reputation of your book.

Attached is the image of the cover page where I stated your name as the author and my name as the translator. Please note that I also kept the footnote for every page where your copyright information is stated.

Thanks and regards,

CYCho

 

Edited February 23, 2022 by CYCho