Re: Howto invoke a software action?

From: Jeff (jeffplus_at_comcast.net)
Date: 11/29/03


Date: 29 Nov 2003 09:00:14 -0800

Sirluke <XYZsirlukeXYZ@email.it> wrote

> I'm trying to figure out how to invoke a software action from the program
> I'm developing. Basically I have to open another software, do some stuff
> like File-Open, Modify and File-Save, and then close the application. All
> this is to be done automatically by the software I'm developing.

Either write a shell script (try bash) or use the "system" function in
whatever language you're using.

> Right now
> the only thing I was able to find is to use a mouse click automation
> utility, but I doesn't seem to be a reliable method.

Hmmm... You sound like a Windows user...

> I hope I made myself clear.

I think so, although I think you've been saying "software" when you
meant "program."

Good luck.



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