Help needed for a script.

[Travb]

I've been using AutoIt for less than a few hours and I still can't seem to get the hang of it.

I am trying to make a script that does the following:

Hold spacebar for 30 seconds

Arrow Key down

Hold spacebar for 30 seconds

Arrow key left

If you could also explain your script that would be very helpful.

I am also looking to combine this with pixel detection later on but I can't even get the basics so until then I think I'll need a bit of babysitting for the first few stages.

[AutoBert]

1. Everybody posting in this forum need's help, so please use a better title next time.
2. This is not a forum, where you can order a script, so read about Send, TimerInit, TimerDiff, Loop Statements in the help.
3. the way you wan't to go for app application isn't the best, so please name the app.

[water]

Welcome to AutoIt and the forum!

If you could tell us which application you try to automate we might be able to provide a reliable solution.

[Travb]

9 hours ago, AutoBert said:

1. Everybody posting in this forum need's help, so please use a better title next time.
2. This is not a forum, where you can order a script, so read about Send, TimerInit, TimerDiff, Loop Statements in the help.
3. the way you wan't to go for app application isn't the best, so please name the app.

-My bad

-I've read most of it but I have no previous knowledge of scripting so...

-My bad

9 hours ago, water said:

Welcome to AutoIt and the forum!

If you could tell us which application you try to automate we might be able to provide a reliable solution.

Thanks,

I was just messing around in excel

 

I can post my code if it would help?

[JLogan3o13]

@Travb welcome to the forum. As an FYI, it always helps to post your code, even if it is not working the way you would like it. It helps us help you

[water]

To work with Excel I suggest you have a look at the Excel UDF that comes with AutoIt.

[Travb]

1 hour ago, water said:

To work with Excel I suggest you have a look at the Excel UDF that comes with AutoIt.

Definitely will.

 

Alright here is my script that wasn't working

Send ("{BS down}")
Sleep (30000)
Send ("{BS up}")
Sleep (250)
Send ("{DOWN}")
Sleep (250)
Send ("{BS down}")
Sleep (30000)
Send ("{BS up}")
sleep (250)
Send ("{LEFT}")

[l3ill]

Yes, I can see this not working in Excel 

[Travb]

37 minutes ago, l3ill said:

Yes, I can see this not working in Excel 

Is there a way I can use this in other programs?

I really just want to emulate keyboard strokes anywhere, not neccesarily Excel...

[l3ill]

Looks like you are missing some of the basics.

 I suggest using some of the excellent tools already provided to get started.

Click on WIKI at the top of the page and meander through the myriads of information especially the introduction & tutorials.

Try stuff that interests you and when you get stuck come back here with what you tried and ask for help.

Good Luck 

[l3ill]

Also, Very important !

Don't forget to have a look at the Forum rules before posting.

[232showtime]

2 hours ago, Travb said:

Is there a way I can use this in other programs?

I really just want to emulate keyboard strokes anywhere, not neccesarily Excel...

what program do you want to automate?

[AutoBert]

4 hours ago, Travb said:

Is there a way I can use this in other programs?

Not for a serious programm, but may be for game automation.

[Jos]

3 minutes ago, AutoBert said:

game automation

*AUTO Click*

 

As indicated:

3 hours ago, l3ill said:

Also, Very important !

Don't forget to have a look at the Forum rules before posting.