#Wndws Macro/Batch Proces
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I'm in need of a method or batch utility to print a pile of images and also
access a windows program like Corel Draw to do file conversions. I need
something that I can launch and let it crank away doing this stuff unattended.
I need something that will handle lists of hundreds of files. Any ideas?
Places to search? Software names?
Thanks,
Bob
Bridge Tool Kit
Softbridge, Inc
125 CambridgePark Dr
Cambridge, Ma 02140
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800 9559190
I use it to automate just about any process in Windows. The latest version, 3.1
can send commands to Dos programs. Its a macro builder that can easily deal
with sequential files. Ive used it to bring hundereds of files into
Photostyler, convert them,do several operations on them( including operations
that require "animated settings" for example, progressive sphere distort, or
hue change on a series of files ) then save them. It will also record mouse
moves and keystrokes and embed the recordings in the scripts so every aspect of
a program can be automated. You can even edit the recorded strokes.It will
build dialogue boxes and button bars. Its saved me thousands of hours of work
in Coreldraw, Photostyler etc..
Heres an example of a moderately complex script( I got it with no knowledge of
even batch files so it seemed complex to me)
SELECT PSTYLER; ON KEY X GOSUB BAT
RETURN
:BAT
FOR I = 1 TO 89
SELECT PSTYLER; PUT "%%f{DOWN}{DOWN}{DOWN}{DOWN}{ENTER}"
SELECT PSTYLER; PUT "%%fO"
SELECT PSTYLER; PUT "CIRC"
SELECT PSTYLER; PUT "{ENTER}"
SELECT PSTYLER; PUT "%%fO"
index = %index% + 1
root = str.cat( "f",%index% )
filename = str.cat( %root%,".TGA" )
select PSTYLER; put "%filename%"
SELECT PSTYLER; PUT "{ENTER}"
SELECT PSTYLER; PUT "%%SM{ENTER}"
SELECT PSTYLER; PUT "%%I{ENTER}U"
NUM = %NUM% + 2
SELECT PSTYLER; PUT "{tab}"
SELECT PSTYLER; PUT "%NUM%{TAB}"
SELECT PSTYLER; PUT "{ENTER}"
SELECT PSTYLER; PUT "%%SN"
SELECT PSTYLER; PUT "%%FS"
NEXT I
RETURN
"In photostyler, process 89 framescalled f*.tga by changing the hue within a
selection area(circ) in cumulative increments of two % per frame and save."
If you go with this solution let me know if you need any help with the scripts.
Ed
Ed:
Thanks a Gig for your suggestions, you've baled me out of hours of potential
drudgery.
Bob