Pixel search autoclick

[vierwald]

I am writing a script to click a button when it changes to a specific color.

$pixel = PixelSearch(0,0,714,432,0xFFFF00)
If IsArray($pixel) = True Then
    MouseClick ("primary", 714, 432, 1, 0)
EndIf

It works with this: https://www.mathsisfun.com/games/reaction-time.html

The problem is I need it to continuously scan the screen and click everytime the color changes i.e. to run forever.

What do I need to add to the script?

 

[Jos]

Something like a loop like While..Wend?
What are you trying to automate?

Jos

[vierwald]

I am a complete beginner so I have no clue how to implement a loop...

I am not trying automate anything. 

I am just trying to learn how to do this in case I need to use it in the future. 

Right now I'm just using this game as an example: https://www.mathsisfun.com/games/reaction-time.html

 

[Jos]

Well, it is pretty common that new members asking questions about PixelSearch in general have no real purpose for their question but in general are looking to automate a game. So please ensure you familiarize yourself with our forum rules before continuing asking questions.  

Jos

[vierwald]

Thank you for your input.

Did you look at the link? I said game for lack of a better word. If you actually open the webpage you can see it's actually a reaction time test thing... 

I fail to see why anyone would ever want to automate that...

Anyway, could anyone tell me if how to loop my script?

[Jos]

Just now, vierwald said:

Did you look at the link? I said game for lack of a better word. If you actually open the webpage you can see it's actually a reaction time test thing... 

Yes ... and as you noticed: The thread is still open which is an indication.

1 minute ago, vierwald said:

I fail to see why anyone would ever want to automate that...

Well... I can assure you many do not agree with you!

2 minutes ago, vierwald said:

Anyway, could anyone tell me if how to loop my script?

Thought I did give you a hint earlier, so did you open the helpfile and looked for it?

Jos

[genord92]

How about this one? Its in pdf, so u will be able to read it without any problems.

 

[Melba23]

genord92,

Welcome to the AutoIt forums.

But what makes you think that posting a link to a Visual Basic tutorial will be helpful to someone who is programming in AutoIt?

M23

[huweto]

If you really interested in code, you must learn to research and try&error codes.

If you want to scan the screen all the time, you must use a loop. If you do not know how, just google "while loop autoit" --> https://www.autoitscript.com/autoit3/docs/keywords/While.htm

so...

$color = ;put your color here
while (true)
sleep(10)
    $colorPos = PixelSearch(0, 0, 714, 432, $color)
    If Not @error Then
        MouseClick("left",$colorPos[0],$colorPos[1])
    EndIf
WEnd

i did not tested the code, but it should be correct, however, if its not you can fix it.