Introduction to AutoIT

AutoIT is a free, lightweight scripting language for automating Windows GUI and general scripting tasks. It uses a BASIC-like syntax, making learning easy while offering advanced automation features.

Key Features of AutoIT

Some of the key features are as follows:

• GUI Automation:
  Automate windows, buttons, and text fields
  • Example: Automating login forms
  • WinWaitActive(), ControlClick()
• Simulate User Input:
  Keyboard/mouse control with Send(), MouseClick()
• Built-In Functions:
  File handling, process management, registry edits

Basic Syntax Example

; Display message box
MsgBox(0, "Hello", "Welcome to AutoIT!")

; Open Notepad and type text
Run("notepad.exe")
WinWaitActive("Untitled - Notepad")
Send("Automated text!{ENTER}")

Tools & Resources

• • SciTE Script Editor
  • AutoIT Window Info Tool

 

Advantages

• Easy to learn for BASIC/Python users
• Lightweight and fast
• Strong Windows automation

Getting Started

1. Download AutoIT from the official website
2. Try built-in tutorials
3. Experiment with simple automation

• https://www.testingdocs.com/download-install-autoit-on-windows/

AutoIT is ideal for Windows desktop applications and task automation!