is AutoIT suitable for this?

[stuartc1]

Hi,

I has been a long time since I've had the need to create exe files (I usually just work on web scripting).

My task is to create a self-contained exe file which will start on system load and run in the background. The script needs to send out a URL request every 30 minutes. If the request returns a message, I need to pop up that message on the screen (with a ok button to close it).

Is AutoIt suitable for this kind of thing?

If so, is there any sample code which does task of the above (i.e. run in background, send URL request or pop a message box)

Many Thanks,

Stuart

[Xenobiologist]

Hi,

yes.

Helpfile is your friend

#NoTrayIcon <-- background! :-)

MsgBox<-- for showing message

So long,

Mega

[PsaltyDS]

Helpfile is your friend

#NoTrayIcon <-- background! :-)

MsgBox<-- for showing message

Might add to that:

InetGet() <-- Get internet files

[November]

Might add to that:

InetGet() <-- Get internet files

And fileInstall - includes files in a script

Cheers

[stuartc1]

great, thanks folks. I'll check out those functions and the helpfile.

Cheers

[Zedna]

Also look at infinite loop:

While 1
  Sleep(100)
WEnd

Edited May 15, 2007 by Zedna