#Include oddities

[Titortian]

I know there are a number of issues posted about #Include however I am not finding any that mirror what I am seeing.

The Scenario:
I have a program that has a number of these types of functions and they all seem to be acting oddly.
(Note: I have isolated this small example to have executable code for people to test with)

#Include <reset_view.au3>
$x = WinActivate("MyWindow")

reset_view()

The contents of Reset_View.au3 are as follows.

Func reset_view()
   MouseClick("left",3075+Random(1,7),77+Random(1,7),1,1)
      Sleep(200)
   MouseClick("left",3075+Random(1,7),77+Random(1,7),1,1)
   Send("{PGDN down}")
   Send("{UP down}")
   Sleep(Random(2000,2500))
   Send("{Up up}")
   Sleep(Random(500,750))
   Send("{PGDN up}")
EndFunc

The function works fine on my primary computer, even as described above with the #Include method.
     Windows 10 Pro 64-bit (10.0,Build 18363)

I moved my AutoIT scripts from my PC to a VM and now I am having my issue.
     Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (6.1,Build 7601)

The Issue:

If I call reset_view() from within Reset_View.au3 it works exactly as expected.
If I call reset_view() from within Test.au3 using the #Include method it 'wigs out' on me.
If I put the full Function into Test.au3 and run I get an error indicating the function already exists.
               Test Scripts\Test.au3"(5,18) : error: reset_view() already defined.

Definitions:

'wigs out':

• Mouse movement does not occur
• Mouse click does occur outside of ("MyWindow")
• Mouse click does not occur inside of ("MyWindow")
• PGDN and UP do not work inside of ("MyWindow")

Notes:

I know I already said it but I believe it bears repeating; This is ONLY an issue when I do it from an #Include call. I DO NOT have the issue when I call the function directly from with Reset_View.au3

This is happening to all of my "Universal_Functions" that are in the full program, I have just isolated reset_view() as it is a good simple example. There are about 30 total Universal_Functions.

Yes, I have created new files outside of "Universal_Functions" and done isolated testing, reset_view() was one such test.

I have tried $x = WinAct... with and without the $x =.

Yes, I have uninstalled and reinstalled AutoIT.

There is a weird thing that happens when the script finishes, I have included a screen cap of this. It shows up about 1/2 way up and about 1/5 from the left side of the screen. This only happens at the end of the script and only on the VM.

Conclusion:

TL:DR, #Include is called but the functions do not work properly.
Finally, I would like to thank anyone who can provide any useful assistance.

[abberration]

I haven't tried this, but maybe check out this one:

#include-once

[Titortian]

abberration,

 

I just tried this and unfortunately it did the same thing.

 

[Titortian]

I can be an idiot... most of the functions have coordinates.

When moving from a 4k PC to a 720 VM it helps if you adjust the coordinate system to match.

[argumentum]

..it can happen to the best of us  

Edited June 11, 2020 by argumentum