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[eaglekaiser 0]

Hi,

Some windows in W2K or XP contain information that is not saved in a file or in the registry (Network Configuration)

Assuming I want to change automatically the IP Address of the first DNS Server, I need to go over some windows where I must choose an option in a normal list (ex.: Internet protocol (TCP/IP) to have access to the properties).

Therefore I want to do this:

- search for the string "Internet protocol (TCP/IP)" in that window

- determine the position of that string to select the option

- clicking on the button "Properties" to show the properties-window

I'm searching for a while after the correct solution. Can anyone help me with this one ?

Many thanks,

Eaglekaiser

[CyberSlug 3]

It might be easier to use the netsh command line util

[scriptkitty 1]

No idea what window, but if it is searchable, you can use find and then maybe the WinGetCaretPos ( ) function.

If not searchable, you might be able to use the control functions if they are standard windows controls (like imput boxes or dropdowns.) Use AutoIt window spy to grab the class name.

You could have your mouse drag over the text, send a control c, compare the clipboard, etc, but sounds like a nightmare to me.

OCR is a last option and I don't recomend it.

[eaglekaiser 0]

Hi,

Some windows in W2K or XP contain information that is not saved in a file or in the registry (Network Configuration)

Assuming I want to change automatically the IP Address of the first DNS Server, I need to go over some windows where I must choose an option in a normal list (ex.: Internet protocol (TCP/IP) to have access to the properties).

Therefore I want to do this:

- search for the string "Internet protocol (TCP/IP)" in that window

- determine the position of that string to select the option

- clicking on the button "Properties" to show the properties-window

I'm searching for a while after the correct solution. Can anyone help me with this one ?

Many thanks,

Eaglekaiser

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[eaglekaiser 0]

Many thanks for the replies guys

EagleKaiser