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Using AutoHotKey, version 1.0.48.5, with AutoScriptWriter, file version 2.0.0.0, I created over a dozen mouse-click saving "executables" that I use daily.

I love this software and recommend it frequently to family, friends and clients.

All but one of my AutoHotKey executables work wonderfully. The one I have problems with consistently involves eleven (11) mouse clicks associated with executing CHKDSK C under Windows XP SP2.

In short, there are several windows that pop up or open and AutoHotKey's speed often overruns these windows (meaning, the mouse icon position arrives before the window fully opens). As a result, this particular AHK executable fails about 90% of the time.

I must admit, I have not researched this issue thoroughly because the remaining 10 to 15 executables work perfectly every time. Of course, they involve notably few mouse clicks and or windows the pop up or open.

Using AutoScriptWriter, file version 2.0.0.0, is there a way to adjust the speed at which the mouse icon travels for a single executable creation (meaning that I would prefer that my remaining 10 to 15 executables to run at their current speeds)?

Thanks in advance,

CurlySue

Sounds to me like you need to add winwait, ifwinactive, ifwinexist etc..
The only way to know what really going on is if you post your code!

Good point. Thanks for chiming in.

Removing all the colons after the letter C when within parenthesis, here is my CHKDSK_C.ahk file:

WinWait, Program Manager,
IfWinNotActive, Program Manager, , WinActivate, Program Manager,
WinWaitActive, Program Manager,
MouseClick, left, 42, 46
Sleep, 100
WinWait, My Computer,
IfWinNotActive, My Computer, , WinActivate, My Computer,
WinWaitActive, My Computer,
MouseClick, right, 48, 247
Sleep, 100
MouseClick, left, 69, 583
Sleep, 100
WinWait, Local Disk (C) Properties,
IfWinNotActive, Local Disk (C) Properties, , WinActivate, Local Disk (C) Properties,
WinWaitActive, Local Disk (C) Properties,
MouseClick, left, 83, 43
Sleep, 100
MouseClick, left, 269, 133
Sleep, 100
WinWait, Check Disk Local Disk (C),
IfWinNotActive, Check Disk Local Disk (C), , WinActivate, Check Disk Local Disk (C),
WinWaitActive, Check Disk Local Disk (C),
MouseClick, left, 28, 65
Sleep, 100
MouseClick, left, 160, 194
Sleep, 100
WinWait, Checking Disk Local Disk (C),
IfWinNotActive, Checking Disk Local Disk (C), , WinActivate, Checking Disk Local Disk (C),
WinWaitActive, Checking Disk Local Disk (C),
MouseClick, left, 345, 122
Sleep, 100
WinWait, Local Disk (C) Properties,
IfWinNotActive, Local Disk (C) Properties, , WinActivate, Local Disk (C) Properties,
WinWaitActive, Local Disk (C) Properties,
MouseClick, left, 142, 424
Sleep, 100
WinWait, My Computer,
IfWinNotActive, My Computer, , WinActivate, My Computer,
WinWaitActive, My Computer,
MouseClick, left, 37, 41
Sleep, 100
MouseClick, left, 55, 380
Sleep, 100

After posting this script, I think that I know what I need to add. According to the HELP file, SetDefaultMouseSpeed effects speed. Therefore, I believe I need to experiment with this setting - for example, add... SetDefaultMouseSpeed, 5 ...before MouseClick, left, 42, 46. Or, should it be placed earlier?

Thanks again!!

CurlySue

CurlySue,
Not trying to rain on your parade, but wouldn't executing check disk like this be more efficient:
Or are you really needing the GUI version?

You can do this entirely without mouse clicks. This is all MS stuff so you should be able to use window controls at least...

I recommend getting out that AutoIt3 window spy and reading up on the following:

http://www.autohotkey.com/docs/commands/Run.htm
http://www.autohotkey.com/docs/commands/WinWait.htm
http://www.autohotkey.com/docs/commands ... lClick.htm

Also, chkdsk f: works fine on my XPSP2 machine from the command prompt, telling me it should work find from AHK run:

Respectfully, I am NOT interested in AutoIt3. However, I may take some time to review your links.

Also, kindly re-read my post regarding RUN, CHKDSK C: and why it DOES NOT WORK on my XP SP2 machine. I am not surprised in the least that RUN, CHKDSK F: works on YOUR machine - as I stated in my previous posting, RUN, CHKDSK F: works on MY machine as well. BUT, run, chkdsk c: DOES NOT (with explanation detailed in MY previous posting).

Allow me to reiterate, once again, I have NO PROBLEM with RUN, CHKDSK F: using AHK. In addition, I have NO PROBLEM with RUN, CHKDSK G:, or RUN, CHKDSK H:, or RUN, CHKDSK K:, or RUN, CHKDSK L:

As I stated in my previous posting, I do HAVE PROBLEMS with run, chkdsk c: (stated 2 or 3 times now).

Regards,

CurlySue

AutoIt3 Windowspy =/= AutoIt.

NOT interested in . . . http://www.autoitscript.com/autoit3/

NOT THE... yeah. OK good luck.

Lol... Thanks for the entertainment. CurlySue - Randall is pointing you to a tool to use to help you accomplish your task, he isn't referring you to AutoIT3.

"AutoIt3 Window Spy" is a tool that is included with AHK - check your Start menu (if you installed AHK) - it's there! It's not actually anything to do with AutoIt3 any more.

As AHK actually originally started life as AutoIt many moons ago, the original Window Spy tool that was used with AutoIt is now used with AHK - but the 2 programs are now very different, as I'm sure you can tell.

Can you please try the below commands one at a time, to see whether you get the same results?

First option:

Second option:

Third option: