how to get handle with WinGetHandle()

[user45]

Hi,

I am trying to call a .exe application using the WinGetHandle( ) and assign it to variable $h:

$h = WinGetHandle( "myapp.exe")

or,

$h = WinGetHandle("myapp")

the application is installed inside c:\program files but the WinGetHandle seems not working. However notepad works. Can anybody help me in this?

 

thanks!!

[Jos]

define what you mean with "call a .exe"?
Is the programma already running and the Window existing? If so, What is the exact Window title? 

Look at the helpfile on how these Functions and parameters should be used.

Jos

[user45]

I mean any .exe application is not working- firefox.exe, nitro.exe, MineSweeper.exe and so on. the title are firefox, nitro, minesweeper etc. I have read that wingethandle can match titles and the title i gave should be ok. notepad is working as I have already said.

I have looked into the helpfile, couldn't get it done and therefore I am asking here.

 

 

[Jos]

Well you seem to contradict yourself there.  

WinGetHandle() gets the Handle of a WINDOW, not a program file name!
So look for the correct Window Title and use that in the parameter as described in the Helpfile.

Jos

[user45]

I tested with https://www.autoitscript.com/autoit3/docs/intro/au3spy.htm tool. the title is correct. I know that WinGetHandle() gets the Handle of a WINDOW and not a program file name!

 

 

[Jos]

Ok, then show us a real life example that is giving you issues, so we can see what is going on.

Jos

Edited June 2, 2016 by Jos

[user45]

here is the code:

 

#include <WinAPI.au3>
#include <Constants.au3>
#include <WindowsConstants.au3>
#include <GuiMenu.au3>

Run("Minesweeper")
WinWait("Minesweeper")

$h = WinGetHandle("Minesweeper")

 

[Jos]

I can't test with that as minesweeper.exe isn't part of Win10 anymore. any other example?

Jos

 

[user45]

NewZip - WinZip Pro, firefox anything with correct title should work with the above code right? or there might be some issue with windows 7 and WinGetHandle()

[Jos]

Yes, but your code isn't really telling me what issue you have....  so what is the problem when running the code you have shown? 
Does it hang or what else?

Jos