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101

Developer's Corner / Re: Help with autohotkey: Command line switches

« on: April 30, 2009, 01:57 PM »

Here's my version. (Edited to a simplier version.)

[Select]

loop
{
switch := %a_index%
if switch =
break

If switch = /h
msgbox, Command line parameter /h detected

If switch = /help
msgbox, Command line parameter /help detected

If switch = /hidden
msgbox, Command line parameter /hidden detected
}

Command line switches work in any order. Example:
scriptname /h
scriptname /h /hidden
scriptname /hidden /help /h

102

Post New Requests Here / Re: IDEA: set default printer according to ip address

« on: April 23, 2009, 06:51 AM »

Here is a very, very, very basic Autohotkey script. It checks every ten seconds for the current ip and changes the default printer. If it's more like the solution you're looking for, feel free to enhance it!

Documentation about printui.dll can be found here: http://www.microsoft...view/printuidll.mspx

[Select]

#NoEnv
#persistent
#SingleInstance force
;#NoTrayIcon

SetTimer,Check,10000
Gosub,Check
return

Check:
if A_IPAddress1 = %OldIP%
Return

If A_IPAddress1 = 192.168.1.238
run,rundll32 printui.dll`,PrintUIEntry /y /n\\PCNV\PDFCreator

If A_IPAddress1 = 192.168.1.2
run,rundll32 printui.dll`,PrintUIEntry /y /n\\Machine2\Printer2

If A_IPAddress1 = 192.168.1.3
run,rundll32 printui.dll`,PrintUIEntry /y /n\\Machine3\Printer3

If A_IPAddress1 = 192.168.1.4
run,rundll32 printui.dll`,PrintUIEntry /y /n\\Machine4\Printer4

TrayTip,Default printer changed

OldIP := A_IPAddress1

Return

103

General Review Discussion / Re: Opinions on remote PC control software

« on: April 14, 2009, 02:30 AM »

I gave TeamViewer a shot about a month ago attempting to replace LogMeIn free

I don't know if it's true, but I think TeamViewer Free has a time limit. After using it for some minutes, the connection was suddenly gone and I had to reconnect again.

Never had such problems with LogMeIn Free.

104

Coding Snacks / Re: IDEA: New folder containing a new txt file of same name made via context menu

« on: April 12, 2009, 05:04 PM »

If you download rars with password you will probably be very happy with Jdownloader. It can also store passwords and extract.

105

Finished Programs / Re: DONE: Sort files into folders based on type

« on: April 11, 2009, 10:16 AM »

Hi,

the input boxes are disabled, because I'm just lazy. Entering paths by hand would mean, I've to check if it's accessable, writeable, and so on...    But what about this: Now you can drag&drop files or folders on the Inputboxes. Cool? 

Shame the folders did not work. I don't know what you mean with MoveOut. Never used this program.

The EXE+other extensions is now doing this (rev4):
If there's only one file (filename.exe) it'll be moved to "Apps"
If there're more files (filename.exe + filename.other_extensions)  they'll be moved to "Apps\filename".

Cheers,

106

Finished Programs / Re: DONE: Sort files into folders based on type

« on: April 10, 2009, 03:09 AM »

I hope it works for you. Please be sure to use the new version I just uploaded.

107

Finished Programs / Re: DONE: Sort files into folders based on type

« on: April 09, 2009, 09:24 AM »

Reading your request I thought, I could use this application myself. Being a bit bored at work, I gave it a try.

>un that sorts the files into various folders based on their types
>It would need to be able to identify and place all of these file types into folders:
Done

>Folders (thereby making a folder of folders
Done (but I'm not sure if that's what you want)

>preferably in a (user stupid) editable format
I tried (see the ini file)

>INI files that have an EXE counterpart
Done (good idea, btw)


Please test it with few files until you trust it enough to let it on your 7 GB file archive.


See attachment for compiled Authotkey script + source code.


Edit: Here's a screen video: http://www.screentoa...Sk1IR1pWQlVUX1NbU1dc

Edit: Updated attachment (rev2) (found a tiny bug which didn't affect my work pc, but home pc... strange)

Edit: Updated attachment (rev3). Just noticed it moved existing folders in existing folders...  blame it on AHK's documentation or me, for not testing it. 

Edit: Updated (rev4). Feature request.

108

Post New Requests Here / Re: IDEA: MouseLocater - automatic highlight cursor when mouse is moved again

« on: April 08, 2009, 06:23 PM »

Hi, as told, it was just a quick hack. I've updated it a bit.

• If you press SHIFT+WINDOWS+S it'll always show the mouse sonar until you press SHIFT+WINDOWS+S again.
  
• If you press SHIFT+WINDOWS+1 you'll disable it.
  
• If you press SHIFT+WINDOWS+2 you'll enable it.
  
• After the idle time, it'll only show the mouse sonar if you moved the mouse 300 pixels (line 10). Pressing a key or using the scroll wheel won't activate it.

I guess that's most of your requests. :-)


Following requests...

> the graphic would blend after the specified time.
> to have a yellow dot to show clicks

are waaaaaaaaaay too difficult for me. Perhaps Skrommel or someone else adapts MouseLocator and implements all your requests.

I came up with a script for german keyboard users

Thanks for the offer, but I'm not really interested in learning a new keyboard layout. (Old dog, new tricks...) I'm sure you can find some beta testers here: http://www.essential-freebies.de.


New source code:

Spoiler

;#NoTrayIcon
#persistent
#SingleInstance ignore


; in seconds

idle_seconds = 120
show_sonar = 5
mouse_offset = 300




; no more changes
; ----



SetTimer, Idle , 1000
Return



#+S::
settimer,active,off
settimer,idle,off

process,exist,sonar5.exe
if errorlevel <> 0
{
   process,close,sonar5.exe
   settimer, idle
}
else
   run,sonar5.exe
Return


#+1::
settimer,active,off
settimer,idle,off
process,close,sonar5.exe
msgbox,disabled
return


#+2::
process,close,sonar5.exe
settimer,active,off
settimer,idle
msgbox,enabled
return






idle:
IfGreater, A_TimeIdle, %idle_seconds%000
{
   ;ToolTip,Idle                     ; For testing
   SetTimer, Idle, Off
   MouseGetPos, MouseX, MouseY
   SchlafendeMaus := mousex + mousey
   SetTimer, Active, 250
}
return

active:
If A_TimeIdle < 250
{
   MouseGetPos, MouseX, MouseY
   AufgewachteMaus := mousex + mousey

   If schlafendemaus > %aufgewachtemaus%
      diff := schlafendemaus - aufgewachtemaus
   else
      diff := aufgewachtemaus - schlafendemaus
   if diff > %mouse_offset%
   {
      ;Tooltip               ; For testing
      settimer,active,off
      Run,sonar5.exe,,hide
      sleep,%show_sonar%000
      process,close,sonar5.exe
      settimer,idle
   }
}
Return

109

Post New Requests Here / Re: IDEA: MouseLocater - automatic highlight cursor when mouse is moved again

« on: April 08, 2009, 03:54 PM »

This is "Coding Snacks": Someone requests a program, another one codes it. It's not "Programming School".  The thread starter can learn from the source code and make it better.

I don't see how doing it all for the person gets them there.

-MilesAhead (April 08, 2009, 12:32 PM)

That's where we disagree. I got interested in Autohotkey because years ago I requested a coding snack and Skrommel coded it for me. This was very helpful. I studied the source code, got interested in Autohotkey, started writing my own simple scripts and now do own tiny script applications with GUIs doing a lot of things. Telling me "Hey, use Autoit. It has For While and Do loops and Select Case like basic" back then would've been not helpful at all.

IMHO, if you want people to get interested in AutoIt, praising its benefits is nice, but posting applications ("See how easy it is done?") would be more effective.

110

Post New Requests Here / Re: IDEA: MouseLocater - automatic highlight cursor when mouse is moved again

« on: April 08, 2009, 11:51 AM »

Just try running Sonar5 and use CTRL-ALT+S to show/hide the sonar ring/square, it then hides in the system tray

-kip (April 08, 2009, 10:22 AM)

Or just activate Microsoft's mouse sonar and press Control. But the idea is, to a.) show the mouse sonar without pressing a key and b.) go away after some seconds. Using Microsoft's mouse sonar in my script did not work out, as it won't display if the mouse moves.

111

Post New Requests Here / Re: IDEA: MouseLocater - automatic highlight cursor when mouse is moved again

« on: April 08, 2009, 07:28 AM »

Yes, yes, yes... AutoIt is better. No doubt. But instead of explaining a working script would've been fine. 


Anway, here's a quick and dirty Autohotkey Script using the freeware utility Sonar5.exe found at http://www.fxc.btinternet.co.uk. See attachment for script + Sonar5.exe.

If reactivated after no user input for 60 seconds, it'll show a mouse sonar for 5 seconds. (Lines 8 and 9). Feel free to enhance the script (like sonar only if mouse movement for 2 seconds, and so on. Anything is possible.).

Spoiler

;#NoTrayIcon
#persistent
#SingleInstance ignore


; in seconds

idle_seconds = 60
show_sonar = 5



; no more changes
; ----


SetTimer, Idle , 1000
Return


idle:
IfGreater, A_TimeIdle, %idle_seconds%000
{
   SetTimer, Idle, Off
   SetTimer, Active, 250
}
return

active:
If A_TimeIdle < 250
{
   settimer,active,off
   Run,sonar5.exe,,hide
   sleep,%show_sonar%000
   process,close,sonar5.exe
   settimer,idle
}
Return

112

Finished Programs / Re: DONE: give a driveletter a name say E = DVD-writer

« on: March 09, 2009, 05:14 PM »

Here is a mirror (probably version 1.0)

http://www.xup.in/dl...ive_Namer_(net2).exe

113

Living Room / Re: silly humor - post 'em here! [warning some NSFW and adult content]

« on: March 08, 2009, 01:51 PM »

Background info for this picture:

Short form: Undercover cops in Vienna (Wien, Austria) mistook one colored guy as a drug-dealer, supposedly beat him up for two minutes and then asked questions.
Long form: http://www.austriant...t/index.php?id=11224

114

Living Room / Re: silly humor - post 'em here! [warning some NSFW and adult content]

« on: March 08, 2009, 01:48 PM »

> I want change...

lol *g*

115

Living Room / Re: silly humor - post 'em here! [warning some NSFW and adult content]

« on: March 05, 2009, 02:18 PM »

116

Living Room / Re: silly humor - post 'em here! [warning some NSFW and adult content]

« on: March 05, 2009, 02:12 PM »

117

Living Room / Re: silly humor - post 'em here! [warning some NSFW and adult content]

« on: February 28, 2009, 12:12 PM »

Best use for a Mac mini

Wrong job:

118

Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: Mini-Review of myPhotoFrame

« on: February 26, 2009, 03:03 AM »

Great review ! It's a nice program but I wouldn't pay for such thing.

At work I'm running Google Desktop and use photooogle gadget to display photos of my family. Google Desktop is free, but installs the Google Desktop Search (I don't need).

119

Living Room / Re: What does it mean when unplugging the computer makes it forget the bios date?

« on: December 26, 2008, 04:55 PM »

After a recent battle with the computer i got it back together and working...

-mouser (December 24, 2008, 02:21 PM)

Messed around with some jumpers? Perhaps the bios reset jumper is set? (But then the computer wouldn't boot, or?)

120

General Software Discussion / Re: JAlbum v7 Released - One of the Best Web Photo Album Creators (free)

« on: October 30, 2008, 01:32 PM »

can you upload the pictures to our own web server or are you limited to their server?

-techidave (October 30, 2008, 10:49 AM)

It works with any FTP account.

You can also use your own software to upload the album. I prefer uploading the album with SyncBack SE (or the free edition).

121

General Software Discussion / Re: Remapping F-keys (f1-f12) shortcuts

« on: October 12, 2008, 06:49 AM »

The Wonderful Icon can do everything you want. I used it for years, but then I found Autohotkey... ;-)

http://www.thewonderfulicon.com/
http://www.thewonder...com/screenshots.html

The Wonderful Icon 2.2 is a small Windows utility that resides in your PC's taskbar tray. Try it and you'll be hooked!

TWI has lots of wonderful features. With it, you can:

Assign hotkeys for common tasks such as minimize windows, restart Windows, etc.
Minimize programs onto the taskbar tray instead of just onto the taskbar, either by a keystroke or by right-clicking a window's Minimize button with your mouse
Configure a menu of easily-accessible commands
Increase or decrease speaker volume with the press of a button
Automatically run programs at start-up, and hide them, minimize them to the taskbar tray, etc.
Lots more!
Oh yeah, and it's free!

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General Software Discussion / Re: It's time to do something about these AutoHotkey antivirus false positives

« on: October 03, 2008, 05:49 PM »

AFAIK it's not about AHK, but the compression used when compiling. Uncompressed AHK exes shouldn't be affected. AHK's compiler is a left over from AutoIt, so I don't think something will change soon.

123

Post New Requests Here / Re: IDEA: a copy/paste by typing

« on: October 01, 2008, 02:48 PM »

"send,%clipboard%" in Autohotkey should do the trick?

Try Skrommel's "PlainPaste"
https://www.donation...ndex.html#PlainPaste

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General Software Discussion / Re: Easy remote access to my home pc?

« on: September 03, 2008, 06:47 PM »

https://secure.logme...m/products/free/mac/

All you have to do is leave your Mac switched on and make sure it's online, then you can go anywhere in the world and access it from any other computer

This means, you can access your Mac from a Windows machine?

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General Software Discussion / Re: What's your favorite USB External Storage Device Manager -- and why?

« on: September 03, 2008, 06:42 PM »

Ressource hit... ? Perhaps this answers your question. (Uptime: 4 days)



Is it 14 MB memory, or 23 MB? Probably much more than USBDLM.