Pixelsearch a specific Window

[Breaker87]

Hi there,

I'm looking for a workaround to a PixelSearch issue.

I need PixelSearch to work within the confines of a Window.

Why? So I don't have to tailor my code to suit where a window is sitting within a screen, regardless of resolution.

For the basis of this example, lets assume that the window is always 1920x1080 Resolution, but can be located anywhere within a 3440x1440 resolution.

I need the PixelSearch to locate the Window, then search for the color within that 1920x1080 pixel range.

To date I've been using @DesktopWidth and @DesktopHeight, but I want to learn how to tidy this up a bit, in case of running other applications that may interfere with the PixelSearch.

For all I know, this may not even be possible.

Look forward to your help.

Thanks

[guestscripter]

 

[water]

Why can't you directly access the window using window title and window text?
Can you post  a screenshot of this window?

[Breaker87]

1 hour ago, water said:

Why can't you directly access the window using window title and window text?
Can you post  a screenshot of this window?

Currently I'm using the PixelSearch command within a loop, and using WinActivate.

My issue is that PixelSearch looks either within - 

1. A specified rectangular area based on the pixels of your screen resolution.

   $rectangular = PixelSearch( 599, 113, 648, 160, 0x78B31B)

or

2. The entire desktop. (@DesktopHeight and Width)

   $full_screen_res = PixelSearch( 0,0, @DesktopHeight, @DesktopWidth, 0x78B31B)

BUT

I need a way to isolate the PixelSearch to an active Window, and THEN the specified rectangular area within that window, being 1920x1080 in resolution.

I don't have a screenshot I can share, but the best information I can provide is that the Window will always be a specific resolution (1920x1080), because I'm going to build it that way.

If it simplifies the question, I want PixelSearch to search within a specific Window, not my entire desktop resolution.

I'm confident this is do-able, but I'm far too new to coding to understand exactly what to search for when self-educating.

I know the PixelSearch command itself cannot specify a Window, so I would need to specify this within the loop.

My gut feeling is that this doesn't relate to PixelSearch at all, but instead somehow isolating the script itself to a specific Window?

Edited January 20, 2018 by Breaker87

[water]

My question is: Why do you need Pixelsearch at all? Autoit provides means to directly access a window wherever it may be located on the screen.
If you could post a screenshot with all private data made unreadable - would help us to help you!

[careca]

What you could do, is get the active window coordinates and position, make calculations and pass those to the pixel function.. I think it should be easy enough.

[junkew]

Did you try to read the help at all https://www.autoitscript.com/autoit3/docs/functions/PixelSearch.htm
It nicely tells you how to search certain areas of the screen
and this tells you nicely how to get your window area https://www.autoitscript.com/autoit3/docs/functions/WinGetPos.htm

 

Check also faq 38 https://www.autoitscript.com/wiki/FAQ#How_can_I_search_an_image_in_another_image.3F

Edited January 20, 2018 by junkew

[Breaker87]

10 hours ago, water said:

My question is: Why do you need Pixelsearch at all? Autoit provides means to directly access a window wherever it may be located on the screen.
If you could post a screenshot with all private data made unreadable - would help us to help you!

I need PixelSearch to determine which color is being displayed at a specific pixel location.

I'm not sure how a screenshot will provide any further insight.

I cannot publicly discuss the IP I am creating the tool for - my apologies.

3 hours ago, junkew said:

Did you try to read the help at all https://www.autoitscript.com/autoit3/docs/functions/PixelSearch.htm
It nicely tells you how to search certain areas of the screen
and this tells you nicely how to get your window area https://www.autoitscript.com/autoit3/docs/functions/WinGetPos.htm

 

Check also faq 38 https://www.autoitscript.com/wiki/FAQ#How_can_I_search_an_image_in_another_image.3F

I did read the help, and my code works perfectly on the basis I don't move the window to any other position on the screen.

You may be onto something in relation to WinGetPos - but I need to somehow incorporate this into the script in such a way that PixelSearch only looks within that Window Size and Position.

I have attached two screenshots as an example - hopefully this provides further insight.

My question is - Can I isolate my script to the Window itself, and will PixelSearch then search within the Resolution of the Window - NOT my entire screen?

In my example, PixelSearch is looking for Red.

The Working Scenario:

The Problem Scenario:

Edited January 21, 2018 by Breaker87

[careca]

yes, told you how already

[JLogan3o13]

@Breaker87 What App/Website/Game is this for? It seems this question has been asked a couple of times now without a straight answer from you. The more info you provide the more easily we can assist. Otherwise you are asking folks to guess.

[Breaker87]

5 minutes ago, careca said:

yes, told you how already

Good to know - any chance of an example, or point me in the direction of a help article?

I'm just not sure how to incorporate this into my loop..

Something like..

$WinPos = WinGetPos("Application v1")
$TEST = PixelSearch($WinPos[0] + 250, $WinPos[1] + 125, $WinPos[0] + 255, $WinPos[1] + 129, 0x77B049, 5)

I have no idea.

[careca]

Huh.. mod asked question, no more help.

[Breaker87]

5 minutes ago, careca said:

Huh.. mod asked question, no more help.

Indeed, I ignored it because I feel I have provided enough information and his question was irrelevant to mine.

Probing me on 'what this is for' has no relation to incorporating WinGetPos or into PixelSearch.

I even created screenshot examples.

@careca - you have provided me with enough information to continue my search for information and self-educate - thanks.

Consider my issue resolved.

[Somerset]

3 hours ago, Breaker87 said:

Indeed, I ignored it because I feel I have provided enough information and his question was irrelevant to mine.

When a Mod asks a pertinent question, you answer it. Attitude will not help your situation.

[Breaker87]

2 hours ago, Somerset said:

When a Mod asks a pertinent question, you answer it. Attitude will not help your situation.

Excuse me, but - 

1. I didn't have any attitude, you're the first to add attitude to this thread.

and

2. I'm not obligated to answer anything I don't want to, period - regardless of who asks.

Furthermore, if you don't have anything of value to offer - don't get involved.

Once again, my issue is resolved.

This thread can be closed.

[Jos]

7 hours ago, Breaker87 said:

Excuse me, but - 

1. I didn't have any attitude, you're the first to add attitude to this thread.

Really?

7 hours ago, Breaker87 said:

and

2. I'm not obligated to answer anything I don't want to, period - regardless of who asks.

Correct, as I don't need to explain why this is locked and no further discussion requires.

*click*

Jos

Edited January 21, 2018 by Jos