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Macro to partially fill Find box
Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2004 11:16 pm
by tcebob
Being incurably lazy and working with autolisp I tried to create a macro that brings up the Find dialog and enters the string C: for me, hoping to leave the cursor there waiting for me to complete the name of the function.
Alt-S
F
C:
Assign to ctl-shift F
Doesn't work. The Find box does not appear.
Any help?
rs
Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2004 2:09 am
by CyberSlug
This can be accomplished with a third-party scripting program such as
AutoIt version 3
Code: Select all
; Tested with English version TextPad 4.72 and AutoIt 3.0.84
;
WinMenuSelectItem("TextPad", "", "&Search", "&Find...")
WinWaitActive("Find")
Send("C:")
I think I posted more info about how to use AutoIt tools here
http://www.textpad.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4721
Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2004 10:24 pm
by tcebob
Well, I was hoping to stay within the sphere of TP. I did use QuickMacros
www.quickmacros.com but found that, despite the name, is a very intricate program. It works fine but chews up a share of ram. I will take a look at Autolt and see how it compares.
rs
Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2004 12:25 am
by Bob Hansen
If you are going to look at third party tools, you must consider
Macro Scheduler. TextPad and Macro Scheduler are the two most indispensible tools for eidting and automation.
Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2004 1:24 am
by tcebob
Bob Hansen wrote:If you are going to look at third party tools, you must consider
Macro Scheduler. TextPad and Macro Scheduler are the two most indispensible tools for eidting and automation.
Thanks for the lead, Bob. Who can pass up a plug like that?
rs