Delayed MouseClick()

[mr-es335]

Good day,

I have been unable to obtain an answer to my query regarding the MouseClick() function.

Two examples may be beneficial here:

#cs
The following example WILL produce an error wherein
the inital command IS NEVER completed successfully!
#ce
; -----------------------------------------------
Opt("MustDeclareVars", 1)
; -----------------------------------------------
Global $iTimeOut = 100
; -----------------------------------------------
Example1()
; -----------------------------------------------
Func Example1()
    MouseClick($MOUSE_CLICK_LEFT, 684, 112, 1, 0)
    Sleep($iTimeOut)
    Send("{ALTDOWN}")
    Sleep($iTimeOut)
    MouseClick($MOUSE_CLICK_LEFT, 486, 112, 1, 0)
    Sleep($iTimeOut)
    Send("{ALTUP}")
    Sleep($iTimeOut)
    Send("I")
    Sleep($iTimeOut)
    MouseClick($MOUSE_CLICK_LEFT, 50, 160, 1, 1)
EndFunc   ;==>Example1
; -----------------------------------------------

============================================

#cs
The following example will NOT produce an error wherein
the inital command IS completed successfully!
#ce
; -----------------------------------------------
Opt("MustDeclareVars", 1)
; -----------------------------------------------
Global $iTimeOut = 100
; -----------------------------------------------
Example2()
; -----------------------------------------------
Func Example2()
    Sleep($iTimeOut)
    MouseClick($MOUSE_CLICK_LEFT, 684, 112, 1, 0)
    Sleep($iTimeOut)
    Send("{ALTDOWN}")
    Sleep($iTimeOut)
    MouseClick($MOUSE_CLICK_LEFT, 486, 112, 1, 0)
    Sleep($iTimeOut)
    Send("{ALTUP}")
    Sleep($iTimeOut)
    Send("I")
    Sleep($iTimeOut)
    MouseClick($MOUSE_CLICK_LEFT, 50, 160, 1, 1)
EndFunc   ;==>Example2
; -----------------------------------------------

My question is, "Is a pause generally required prior to the execution of a MouseClick() function?"

What is even "odder" to me is that I often have to execute scripts more-than-once in order to obtain the results that are required!?! "Why?"

As always...any assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you all for your time!

Edited November 14 by mr-es335

[Nine]

3 hours ago, mr-es335 said:

Is a pause generally required prior to the execution of a MouseClick() function?

No, but...

Your last MouseClick is not followed by a Sleep.  Probably the reason.

[mr-es335]

Nine,

May I ask why the last MouseClick should be succeeded by a Sleep?

[Nine]

If you're running this script in a loop, then you are not leaving enough time to the last click to complete.

 

[mr-es335]

Nine,

Thanks for the "heads-up",,,very, very much appreciated!!

The only down-side, is that I have quite a number of scripts to "fix"!!

[mr-es335]

Nine,

You stated, "If you're running this script in a loop, then you are not leaving enough time to the last click to complete."

I do NOT believe that I am running this script in a loop - just within a single function call. If I am not running this script in a loop, would the following be appropriate?...

; -----------------------------------------------
Opt("MustDeclareVars", 1)
; -----------------------------------------------
Global $iTimeOut = 100
; -----------------------------------------------
Example3a()
; -----------------------------------------------
Func Example3a()
    Sleep($iTimeOut)
    MouseClick($MOUSE_CLICK_LEFT, 684, 112, 1, 0)
    Sleep($iTimeOut)
    Send("{ALTDOWN}")
    Sleep($iTimeOut)
    MouseClick($MOUSE_CLICK_LEFT, 486, 112, 1, 0)
    Sleep($iTimeOut)
    Send("{ALTUP}")
    Sleep($iTimeOut)
    Send("I")
    Sleep($iTimeOut)
    MouseClick($MOUSE_CLICK_LEFT, 50, 160, 1, 1)
EndFunc   ;==>Example3a
; -----------------------------------------------

...or...

; -----------------------------------------------
Opt("MustDeclareVars", 1)
; -----------------------------------------------
Global $iTimeOut = 100
; -----------------------------------------------
Example3b()
; -----------------------------------------------
Func Example3b()
    Sleep($iTimeOut) ; <<<=== Here!...
    MouseClick($MOUSE_CLICK_LEFT, 684, 112, 1, 0)
    Sleep($iTimeOut)
    Send("{ALTDOWN}")
    Sleep($iTimeOut)
    MouseClick($MOUSE_CLICK_LEFT, 486, 112, 1, 0)
    Sleep($iTimeOut)
    Send("{ALTUP}")
    Sleep($iTimeOut)
    Send("I")
    Sleep($iTimeOut)
    MouseClick($MOUSE_CLICK_LEFT, 50, 160, 1, 1)
    Sleep($iTimeOut)    ; <<<=== and Here!...
EndFunc   ;==>Example3b
; -----------------------------------------------

Finally, what of this?...

; -----------------------------------------------
Opt("MustDeclareVars", 1)
; -----------------------------------------------
Global $iTimeOut = 100
; -----------------------------------------------
Example4()
; -----------------------------------------------
Func Example4()
    Local $hSAC_SCENES = "[CLASS:SAC_SCENES]"
    ; -----------------------------------------------
    WinActivate($hSAC_SCENES)
    ; -----------------------------------------------
    Send("{End}")    ; Select: [End Of List]
    ; -----------------------------------------------
    Sleep($iTimeOut)
    MouseClick($MOUSE_CLICK_LEFT, 188, 118, 1, 0)    ; Select: [New]
    ; -----------------------------------------------
    Sleep($iTimeOut)
    ClipPut("====Fades====")    ; Copy text
    ; -----------------
    Send("{CTRLDOWN}")
    Send("v")    ; Paste text
    Send("{CTRLUP}")
    ; ----------------------
    Send("{ENTER}")    ; Select: [Ok]
EndFunc   ;==>Example4
; -----------------------------------------------

Any assistance here would be greatly appreciated!

[Nine]

1- you can put sleep anywhere / everywhere.  It doesn't hurt except can slow down the script.  You need to test and decide.

2- having a single delay ($iTimeOut) is a very bad idea.  Sometimes, it requires more time, sometimes it requires less.  You need to test and decide.

3- it is not because you paste something that it will be pasted instantly in the field.  It may take some time.  You need to test and decide.

 

[mr-es335]

Hello,

Okay! May I ask "Why!"  Sleep()...is required at all?

All that I am attempting to do is to automate a series of steps and I am finding this ENTIRE process very, very , in a word, "Flaky!!"

Edited Monday at 02:09 PM by mr-es335

[Trong]

Because you are working on another software, you are operating that software to receive events that need time to process so you need to rest (although it is not correct, it should be confirmed by checking whether a window or some text appears before performing the action instead of just stopping for a moment)

[mr-es335]

Trong,

You stated, "... it should be confirmed by checking whether a window or some text appears before performing the action instead of just stopping for a moment) ".

...via, some form of error checking is what is required then? Correct?

Query, "Is there a means of a "global error check" routine, wherein the outpuot is sent to the console - rather than being output in the actual script?"

[Trong]

Some software can't get text or buttons I usually use image search to confirm actions.!