Autohotkey Macro Recorder
Leoma Cianchetti
I use a macro recorder, to perform several repetitive tasks, i.e. "MOVE UP n MOVE DOWN" many times, so I use to press the macro shortcut repeatedly. The issue is that in the macro recorder that I use if you assign a shortcut with a modifier to call a macro (i.e. Shift A), then you must release the modifier each time you want to perform the macro, so I usually have to (press Shift, press A, release Shift and release A), each time I want to call the macro, instead of just press Shift, hold it, and then press and release A many times. which is easier.I I am looking for an AutoHotKey script that could solve this issue, I have lots of this macros, so I can not create a bat or exe file for each one, I basically need a AutoHotkeyscript like:
Consider that I need not to be obliged to release and press again "Shift + a" every time I want to call a macro, but also "Alt + a", and also "Alt + Win + a", each different combination call different macros. So it will be bad idea to set the "a" key to be always "Shift + a", because I need the "a" key to perform different macros according to which other modifier keys are pressed at same time.
(Its really annoying to got to release Shift and Tab, and press them both again, each time I want to run a macro, I run this macro many times repetitively)I think those are all the hotkeys, they all do different things that I run repetitively every time.
I was thinking about what you said relative to the XY problem, perhaps I should rebuild all my macros from HK4 (Hot Keyboard Pro 4) to AutoHotkey. There are lots of macros that I created with the help of the HK4 GUI, but the macros themselves are stored inside an xml script file, I opened this file once with a text editor and its huge!, How much time could take me to script all these macros inside AHK?
I have set like 25 variables that apply to every macro (like 200 macros) mostly are mouse movements, mouse clicks, copy selected text (number values) from floating windows inside an application, apply arithmetic operation to them and pasting the results inside the same boxes again (HK4 has and option that play keys, because otherwise it can't not paste inside the application), running depending on which software, which floating windows names, and which variables are enabled or disable (inverted condition), also have toggles macros that (toggle between two macros with one hotkey), I mean, how much it will take me to learn how to script all those kind of macros inside AHK?, I looked on internet, but its very hard to understand each posted case that do not apply exactly to what I intend to do, Thanks Robert, what do you suggest me? I mean, I would rebuild all my macros in AHK because inside AHK I do not have to release the modifier key to perform a macro many times simultaneously, What about Autoit its easier to learn? I read it had macrorecorder? Thanks.
If you want to make this fancy, you could encapsulate this in a #IfWinActive statement to only get the shift a when THAT specific application is active, otherwise all a's will become Shift A's all the time...
Here is a little example how you could do this. Not sure if this meets your requirements. In the example I only created this for the letter a, but you can extend this by repeating this for other letters.
Eduard, here is an example which seems to work fine in my situation, it might be that your application is looking at the physical keys being pressed. In that case I would go for a look where you monitor the state of the window you are controlling, to see if the look needs to stop or continue. In this example I left the sub-routine out as that did not change (but you would need it here).
I have a large amount of data that needs to be typed into a graphical interface. I would like to create an excel speadsheet with data, and then use a macro recorder to input the data into the graphical user interface. I would add the tab, enter and/or mouse functionality. Does anyone know of such a program?
I have been able to use the Excel macro recorder to do certain tasks, then grab the code for that task from the module it created. But not all Excel commands will reveal their proprietary code in the macro module. Only the most basic would do.
Do you want to automate your work? If so, then you need a keyboard macro recorder. This is a type of software that allows you to record your keystrokes and save them as a macro. This can be extremely useful for automating repetitive tasks.
The EasyClicks Macros program will make it simple for you to create and manage a variety of macros, not just easy links but also text-based shortcuts. Because this program contains so many shortcuts, it is ideal for both novice and expert macro users alike.
If you are looking for a straightforward approach to adding new shortcuts to your software, EasyClicks Macros is the program to use. It is a must-have for anybody who uses any sort of computer program, especially graphic design programs.
This powerful macro program is very popular among power users and developers. AutoHotkey has many features that make it one of the best keyboard macro recorder applications available. It has a wide range of features but it is not easy to use.
This simple keyboard macro reader program is different from the others since it entirely relies on the scripting language for automating your procedures. Because of this, some basic coding skills are needed by the user while using this application. The first thing you must do is create a script file, and then add hotkeys. During the installation of this program, a help file is provided which you can use to get started with the program.
Mouse Recorder Premium is one of the most popular keyboard macro recorder applications. This program can be used on Windows and Mac. The program has a very user-friendly interface and allows you to record your mouse and keyboard actions. The word premium in the name might confuse you that the program is paid, but it is entirely free to use. The premium is just for the premium features it provides.
The Mouse Recorder is as simple to operate like a tape recorder, but it records mouse movements and keystrokes instead of sound. Playback may be instantaneous with the push of a button. Make sure to change the playback speed if necessary. This macro creator allows you to control the timing so you can modify mouse activities or add extra clicks.
If you are looking for a simple way to automate your work, consider using one of the many keyboard macro recorder applications I reviewed. Be sure to select the best application that suits your needs and skillset. Consider ease of use, features, and price when making your decision.
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I looked at Autohotkey but then I need to write a script and I have no coding experience. I want to automate in a Windows software to open a file, go to file save as. Overwrite the file and click on yes. Close the file. Go to open the next file in the directory. I need to do this manually hundreds of time and I want to automate that. I use iPhone and iPad all the time. But this software only works on Windows and so I need a Windows solution.
Great. What do you need to know? It is Windows 7 32BIT if that is important. The steps are: File open. The select the the first document in the directory. Then click on the buton OPEN. Then File / Save As / Then select the button SAVE / Do you want to replace it and select the button YES. File Close. And then the next document in the directory.
Have you looked at Phrase Express yet? I used it a while ago for text expansion on my Windows computer at work, but I know it has a macro recorder that might allow you to do what you described above too.
AutoHotkey is the best free and open-source custom prearranging language for Microsoft Windows, at first pointed toward giving simple console easy routes or hotkeys, quick full scale creation and programming mechanization that permits clients of most degrees of PC ability to computerize monotonous errands in any Windows application. But there are some alternatives jotted down below are actually automation software that let you create shortcuts for a keyboard, a mouse or a joystick.
I have a gaming mouse with integrated macro support and 9 reprogrammable buttons and I'm using that and it really changed my life (no more carpal tunnel from having to press crouch every 2 seconds LOL)
well, i just use razer mouse and keyboard so i have macro progarms with the tool you can download, as well as DPI change and light change, autohotkey if a decent alternative, but is a bit more complicated then razer (i cant figure it out anyway, i know, im a bit slow with programming)
Macro'ing in any game is fine, most use AUTOHOTKEY, however the rule 99% of games adhere to is that the macros MUST have input from you in some way, you can for example make a macro where if you repeatedly press a button a sequence of stuff happens, you cannot however set the macro so you press a button once and the macro sets off on its own without further input from yourself. Holding a key/button would also be acceptable, just not "afk" macros where you toggle on and everything is automagically done for you without further input.
EDIT: 2 examples, 1 good, 1 bad
BAD Macro Example - this sets it so you press middlemouse once and it constantly click leftmouse for you (toggles on/off), this is considered an afk macro as all you did was press it once to enable it and it does everything for you, as such its a bad macro.