need syntax help

[Tapeworm]

Basically what i want to do is to make a exe that waits for "run" or "my computer" window to be active, and then continues. Any one of them could be active, doesnt have to be both (dont think thats even possible anyways).

I would imagine the script to look something like this:

WinWaitActive("Run") or WinWaitActive("My Computer")

the above doesnt work, so does anyone know how to do this in some way?

[spudw2k]

does anyone know how to do this in some way?

I believe WinWaitActive() can't be used like that, "winwaitactive() or winwaitactive()". I think the first one is waiting before the latter.

WinWait performs a loop until the window is found.

$found = 0

Do
    If WinExists("Run") or WinExists("My Computer") Then $found = 1
    Sleep(1000)
Until $found = 1

msgbox(0,"","done")

Edited April 14, 2008 by spudw2k

[Tapeworm]

oh so simple! cant believe i didnt think of that thanks!!

[spudw2k]

In case you don't know of it, you can use WinActivate() to "activate" (who'da thunk) a window.

Also, keep in mind that "My Computer" will only work when "My Computer" is first opened. Once you navigate to another dir the Window name changes to the path.

[Tapeworm]

yeah, i used WinActive() in the script spudw2k posted. So it will standby until it becomes active ^^