Gorlash Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 I am new to AutoIt, though I am very experienced in C/C++ programming... So I'm studying AutoIt, and will continue to do so, but the reason that I am here, today, is because I have a specific problem that I would like to solve. I am hoping to get some hints on how to solve specific challenges in AutoIt, *without* having to do the six-month general learning curve, because I want to use it Now... I hope some folks here will be willing to help me!! Here's my challenge... I'm scanning a book into PDF, using Windows Fax and Scan program... this task requires the following iterative steps: (0). Windows Fax and Scan is already running; my system is Windows 10 Pro 1. click "New Scan" button this opens the "Select Device" dialog 2. double-click (or otherwise select) the second scanner in the "Select Device" dialog. this opens the "New Scan" dialog I have a custom printer profile set up as default in the "New Scan" dialog, so: 3. click the Scan button rinse and repeat many many times... I've been clicking these buttons myself for hours recently, but it seems like a perfect job for an automation program... So, I'm doing some researching into how to write an AutoIt script to iterate on 1-3 above... Here are my thoughts, and my existing questions: 1. The first thing I have to do, is attach the AutoIt script to my application... Is this what I do?? WinActivate("Windows Fax and Scan") 2. How do I click a specific button?? ('New Scan', in this case) Maybe use WinActivate() with the button label? 3. How do I select an element in the 'New Scan' item list?? One possibility is 'right arrow' followed by {Enter}, which works from the keyboard... Is there some other method that is more thematic?? 4. click the Scan button... Actually, that is the default operation on this page, so I probably can use Send("{Enter}") but again, I would rather use something that is more thematic - i.e., something that actually clicks the Scan button, so that a person reading the code, understands what I am doing... Any suggestions or thoughts, or example programs that already do this type of task with arbitrarily-selected applications? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreik Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 If you are an experienced C/C++ programmer you don't need months to read the help file. Basically you need a small range of windows and controls functions like WinExists(), WinWait(), WinWaitActivate(), ControlClick(). ControlSend() and maybe Send(). For all these functions you have basic examples in the help file. PS: not sure why you post this thread here and not in general help forum somdcomputerguy and TheDcoder 2 When the words fail... music speaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argumentum Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 IrfanView could be a simpler solution. somdcomputerguy 1 Follow the link to my code contribution ( and other things too ). FAQ - Please Read Before Posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorlash Posted November 27, 2023 Author Share Posted November 27, 2023 17 minutes ago, argumentum said: IrfanView could be a simpler solution. IrfanView can be used as scanner software?? Or are you referring to something else?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorlash Posted November 27, 2023 Author Share Posted November 27, 2023 37 minutes ago, Andreik said: PS: not sure why you post this thread here and not in general help forum Ummm... there were a number of subforums to choose from, I didn't know which to use... This seemed valid, sorry if I chose wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argumentum Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 13 minutes ago, Gorlash said: IrfanView can be used as scanner software?? hmmm, you are the winner of my 6th ignored in my ignore users list. 🏅 Follow the link to my code contribution ( and other things too ). FAQ - Please Read Before Posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Melba23 Posted November 27, 2023 Moderators Share Posted November 27, 2023 Moved to the appropriate AutoIt General Help and Support forum, as the Developer General Discussion forum very clearly states: Quote General development and scripting discussions. Do not create AutoIt-related topics here, use the AutoIt General Help and Support or AutoIt Technical Discussion forums. Moderation Team Any of my own code posted anywhere on the forum is available for use by others without any restriction of any kind Open spoiler to see my UDFs: Spoiler ArrayMultiColSort ---- Sort arrays on multiple columnsChooseFileFolder ---- Single and multiple selections from specified path treeview listingDate_Time_Convert -- Easily convert date/time formats, including the language usedExtMsgBox --------- A highly customisable replacement for MsgBoxGUIExtender -------- Extend and retract multiple sections within a GUIGUIFrame ---------- Subdivide GUIs into many adjustable framesGUIListViewEx ------- Insert, delete, move, drag, sort, edit and colour ListView itemsGUITreeViewEx ------ Check/clear parent and child checkboxes in a TreeViewMarquee ----------- Scrolling tickertape GUIsNoFocusLines ------- Remove the dotted focus lines from buttons, sliders, radios and checkboxesNotify ------------- Small notifications on the edge of the displayScrollbars ----------Automatically sized scrollbars with a single commandStringSize ---------- Automatically size controls to fit textToast -------------- Small GUIs which pop out of the notification area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioa747 Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 see if it helps 211073-windows-10-windows-fax-and-scan-automate-scan-button I know that I know nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorlash Posted November 28, 2023 Author Share Posted November 28, 2023 First of all, I apologize to everyone for messing up my first intro to this group!! I'll be more careful in the future... And @ioa747, thank you for that link; I'll will pursue it further... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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