Make gui invisible

[Klexen]

I have my program automate creating an outlook account by executing the mail config in control panel and clicking buttons and filling in input boxes. Is there a way that I could make the "Mail Setup" window invisible, and the "E-mail Accounts" window invisible while it goes through it's thing? Like make the windows invisible based off window title or something.

I was thinking I could use transparency and set window to 0 transparency by title, but wouldn't user see the window while it gets the window title and makes it invisible. I'm sure it would be fast, but I want to know if I could make it invisible right from the beginning..

Edited October 23, 2008 by Klexen

[PsaltyDS]

I have my program automate creating an outlook account by executing the mail config in control panel and clicking buttons and filling in input boxes. Is there a way that I could make the "Mail Setup" window invisible, and the "E-mail Accounts" window invisible while it goes through it's thing? Like make the windows invisible based off window title or something.

I was thinking I could use transparency and set window to 0 transparency by title, but wouldn't user see the window while it gets the window title and makes it invisible. I'm sure it would be fast, but I want to know if I could make it invisible right from the beginning..

If Invisible = Transparent, then you can use WinSetTrans(). Here is an example.

Edited October 23, 2008 by PsaltyDS

[Minikori]

From your message I can't tell if you want a GUI or a Window hidden. If you want to hide a GUI (Made by you), then use PsaltyDS' idea. Otherwise, just use WinHide()

[Klexen]

From your message I can't tell if you want a GUI or a Window hidden. If you want to hide a GUI (Made by you), then use PsaltyDS' idea. Otherwise, just use WinHide()

Ok, either of those work.. The only problem is, you see the window for a split second before it hides the window. Is there some way possible to make it never show?

[Minikori]

Ok, either of those work.. The only problem is, you see the window for a split second before it hides the window. Is there some way possible to make it never show?

I don't think there is, if you really wanna be complex then you could save a screen shot in the temp directory and display it for like 10 to 100 milliseconds, then delete it. I would definitely not recommend that though.

[Klexen]

Haha that is what I was thinking. It's only for a fraction of a second, but oh well. It will do.

It's cool, you can automate the creation of an account including setting up secure server in 2.9 seconds.

[Minikori]

I would definitely not recommend that though.

[FreeFry]

Would not WinSetState("window", "title", @SW_HIDE) work for this? And would it not be more preferable than making the window transparent?

[DW1]

If you need it transparent, what is wrong with:

#include<GUIConstants.au3>
$GUI = GUICreate( "test", 500, 500 )
WinSetTrans( $GUI, '', 0 )
GUISetState( @SW_SHOW )

While 1
    $msg = GUIGetMsg()
    Select
        Case $msg = $GUI_EVENT_CLOSE
            Exit
    EndSelect
    Sleep(10)
WEnd

Just set the transparency prior to calling GUISetState(@SW_SHOW)

[komalo]

okay

if it is a gui then it will not be shown untill you call GUiSetState

if it is a window that you start it using run function then you can use this Run("filename.exe","",@SW_HIDE)

if it is an existing window you can use WinSetState("Window Name","",@SW_HIDE)

[PsaltyDS]

If you need it transparent, what is wrong with:

#include<GUIConstants.au3>
$GUI = GUICreate( "test", 500, 500 )
WinSetTrans( $GUI, '', 0 )
GUISetState( @SW_SHOW )

While 1
    $msg = GUIGetMsg()
    Select
        Case $msg = $GUI_EVENT_CLOSE
            Exit
    EndSelect
    Sleep(10)
WEnd

Just set the transparency prior to calling GUISetState(@SW_SHOW)

I don't think the OP is talking about his own AutoIt GUI, it's a third-party application's window. WinSetState() with @SW_HIDE does make more sense than transparency for this, but it's not as much fun to watch!

Edited October 24, 2008 by PsaltyDS

[FreeFry]

I don't think the OP is talking about his own AutoIt GUI, it's a third-party application's window. WinSetState() with @SW_HIDE does make more sense than transparency for this, but it's not as much fun to watch!

I believe you're right.

But, when did "fun" have anything with functional, and in my opinion, "proper", code?. :/

I'm quite the guy that understands humor, but in my opinion, when it comes to code, I'd rather make it accurate, and (hopefully) understandable, rather than making it "fun".

No offense, I just think that when someone ask for something, one would rather respond with a more "proper" way to do it, rather than the one that gives more "bling". xD

Edit:

Meh, missed a letter. :/

Edited October 25, 2008 by FreeFry

[Klexen]

I believe you're right.

But, when did "fun" have anything with functional, and in my opinion, "proper", code?. :/

I'm quite the guy that understands humor, but in my opinion, when it comes to code, I'd rather make it accurate, and (hopefully) understandable, rather than making it "fun".

No offense, I just think that when someone ask for something, one would rather respond with a more "proper" way to do it, rather than the one that gives more "bling". xD

Edit:

Meh, missed a letter. :/

Right, it's outlook email account setup gui...