I touched PyAutoIt for a moment

I tried using PyAutoIt in my business, so I will write it as a memorandum.

What is PyAutoIt

A wrapper for AutoIt for Python. You can operate the GUI of Windwos [^ What is a wrapper]

• There is a similar one called Python GUI, but I'm not familiar with it. Official: https://pypi.org/project/PyAutoIt/

[^ What is a wrapper]: A wrapper (Wrapper) is, roughly speaking, something that was running in another program but can be used in this program as well. If you want to know more, please try google.

What is AutoIt in the first place?

AutoIt's main feature is the GUI automatic operation function of Windows programs. The script can be compiled into an executable format, and the compiled version will work even in an environment where the AutoIt interpreter is not installed. It is freeware and has a large number of libraries and development tools. Wikipedia

Official: https://pypi.org/project/autoit/ It seems that.

Environmental information required to use PyAutoIt

1. Install PyautoIt

1. Start a command prompt
2. Type pip install pyautoit

Install PyAutoIt

$ pip install pyautoit

2. Install AutoIt

I want to use "Au3Info.exe [^ 2]" included in AutoIt, so I also install the original AutoIt.

[^ 2]: Au3Info.exe is a convenient application that gets the window information of the operation target. Very useful for RPA and automation.

1. Download the latest version from AutoIt's official website Download. v3.3.14.5 (as of July 2020)
2. Open the downloaded Setup.exe and install it
3. Next-> Agree-> Install according to the screen
4. Make sure that Au3Info.exe / Au3Info_64.exe is included in C: \ Program Files (x86) \ AutoIt3.

• If you change the installation destination, check the changed destination.

Reference page: http://auto-pc.neginukide.com/?p=27

How to use PyAutoIt

PyAutoIt can only be automated. Use Au3Info.exe to get information about what to automate (GUI).

• There are two types, Au3Info.exe / Au3Info_64.exe, but please use the same one as the number of bits of your own PC. 　Au3Info.exe：32bit / Au3Info_64.exe：64bit

Functions that can be used with PyAutoIt

It seems that basically the same function as AutoIt can be used. However, please note that the usage is slightly different.

Example) In the case of ControlTreeView function 　AutoIt：ControlTreeView PyAutoIt: Control_Tree_View (It seems to be used with autoit.Control_Tree_View (hoge, hogehoge, hogehogehoge))

https://open-shelf.appspot.com/AutoIt3.3.6.1j/html/functions.htm

Please refer to this article for how to use Au3Info.exe. [■■■ How to use Au3Info.exe ■■■](https://cfautog.tokyo/2019/11/18/au3info-exe%E3%81%AF%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A3 % E3% 83% B3% E3% 83% 89% E3% 82% A6% E3% 81% AE% E6% 83% 85% E5% A0% B1% E3% 82% 92% E8% A6% 8B% E3 % 82% 8C% E3% 82% 8B% E4% BE% BF% E5% 88% A9% E3% 81% AA% E3% 82% A2% E3% 83% 97% E3% 83% AA /)

Operation example (Au3Info.exe)

1. When you start Au3Info.exe, you will see a screen like this

2. Drag the part in the red frame to the location of the window you want to operate.

3. Select the Control tab to get the window information of the dragged part.

I will write the code based on the acquired window information

Sample code

Here, write the sample code to enter "Hello World!" In Notepad.

PyAutoIt sample code(Python)

import autoit

autoit.run("notepad.exe")
autoit.win_wait_active("[CLASS:Notepad]", 3)
autoit.control_send("[CLASS:Notepad]", "Edit1", "hello world{!}")
autoit.win_close("[CLASS:Notepad]")
autoit.control_click("[Class:#32770]", "Button2")

I actually moved it (demo video)

** Operation details **

1. Open Notepad
2. Type "Hello World!"
3. Close Notepad without saving

How to use AutoIt

This page is mainly about PyAutoIt, so If you are interested in the original AutoIt, please read the article below. https://cfautog.tokyo/2020/02/27/autoit-howtouse/