Task automation in Windows

mschey · Dec 15, 2005

Does anyone know a software product that could help me automate procedures within windows. For instance, I might want to select application A, copy a window, open word then paste the values into word, and save it. Then repeat the process on a fixed interval basis?

Thanks for your help!

Mike

Sashe · Dec 15, 2005

I use Workspace Macro Pro

google it for the exact url

late apex · Dec 15, 2005

I can recommend these 2 apps for Windows automation. Both are powerful, popular and free.

1) AutoIt (the original one and still going strong after 7 years). I've used it for quite some time.

2) AutoHotkey (an open-source newcomer, based on AutoIt's source code)

See reviews of both here:

http://www.download.com/3120-20_4-0...it&tg=dl-20&search.x=0&search.y=0&search=+Go!

It'd probably be hard to go wrong with either one.

gnome · Dec 15, 2005

I use this. It will save your macros as .exe files and run at specified time with Windows Task Scheduler, if you like.

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Keylogger-Monitoring/nMacro-Recorder.shtml

mschey · Dec 15, 2005

Thanks Gnome.....That is a great little tool, and it fits the bill perfectly.

Thanks again!

Mike

rtstrading · Dec 15, 2005

The standout of macro programs:

Macro Express

www.macroexpress.com

hcour · Dec 15, 2005

The standout of macro programs:

Macro Express

www.macroexpress.com

I'll second that. Coolest thing since sliced bread.

H

Burns' Suit · May 1, 2006

I've been playing around with Macro Express for about a month now and have found it pretty useful and user friendly. One question I do have that I have yet to figure out is if it's possible for Macro Express to read the values off of your level 2. Has anyone found a way of doing this?
Appreciate the help.

dealer · May 1, 2006

I've used www.winbatch.com for quite sometime, and can recommend it.

But I'll admit macroexpress looks quite good too.

Burns' Suit · May 1, 2006

Quote from dealer:

I've used www.winbatch.com for quite sometime, and can recommend it.

But I'll admit macroexpress looks quite good too.

Are you aware if winbatch allow you to read level 2 values?

Task automation in Windows

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