A BASIC-like scripting language designed for automating the Windows GUI and general scripting.
- AutoIt
- Version :3.3.14.2
- License :Freeware
- OS :Windows All
- Publisher :AutoIt Team
AutoIt Description
AutoIt is a scripting language designed to help you easily automate various tasks on the computer.
Providing users with Basic like syntax, the program is very easy to use, especially for those who have already used a high-level language. However, if you have little or no experience with programming, it may take you a while to learn the ropes, but the extended documentation, together with the online forums might do the trick.
After learning about the variables, the operators, the user-defined functions, loops and expression parsing, you can start writing your own script or just modify one of the provided examples.
The application comes with a customized version of SciTe, especially designed for the AutoIt language, which features syntax highlighting to make source code editing easier. This script editor can be used to open any .AU3 file and run or compile the script into a standalone executable file, which allows you to run it on any computer, whether it has AutoIt installed or not.
With AutoIt, programmers are able to easily simulate keyboard and mouse input, which enables you to create scripts for routine actions.
Also, this language can help you manipulate windows and processes. It provides you with an info tool that you can use to view detailed information regarding the opened window, from title, class and style, to position, dimensions and even internal Win32 API handles.
Using AutoIt, you can easily generate complex graphical user interfaces, create message boxes, as well as automate sending user input to applications.
Even if you are a beginner, AutoIt provides you with the tools necessary to make the learning experience pleasant and easy. On the other hand, regular expressions and COM support, as well as the possibility to automate common tasks or create macros make it a useful tool even for more advanced programmers.