Amerifax-Bob

Thank you Cory. I understand now. 

Dragon seems to be related to WinWrap® Basic. When I go to the Internet looking for help regarding the macro language, in this case it would be Macro Express, what language best matches what macro express uses. Now I'm not talking about the language of programs written in. I'm referring to the actual macro. What will but language is the actual macro following. 

In the case of Dragon. I have found a book called Dragon Professional-A Step Further. It has been a great source for me. I would now like to find similar source for a better understanding of Macro Express Professional. Don't get me wrong, I find they help associated with the program to be outstanding. I just have always found that a second source is very helpful.  In the case of Dragon seems to be VBA. But then that's just a guess.

Maybe it would be better if I just showed you. One of my Dragon scripts and how that script might relate in Macro Express:

Sub Main
    ShellExecute "C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe https://pgmacros.invisionzone.com/forum/17-macro-express-and-macro-express-pro/"
End Sub
The script would open him up this forum inside of my chrome browser.

Bob

I have been using WinWrap® Basic Documentation, WWB-COM: #Language Comment to help me with my Dragon script. What can I find the same type I help when it comes to understanding the symbols used in Macro Express, use an example of the symbols I'm talking about:
<COMMENT Value="Generate random values for %CB[1]% ... %CB[4]%"/>
<REPEAT START Start="1" Step="1" Count="4" Save="TRUE" Variable="%x%"/>

Bob

I have downloaded the manual "Macro Express Pro-Gall Windows Automation Tool). I have found some links that are not working. Here's an example, some that work and some that do not:

Works - Defining Variables (See the Variable Set String, Variable Set Integer and Variable Set Decimal commands,)

Does not work - Create the a New Variable (Step by Step Instructions). This is the link code javascript:kadovTextPopup(this). 

I always download the manuals I'm working with, because it makes it easier for me to cross out unnecessary information and add additional information if needed. All of my manuals are loaded into that Microsoft Office Desktop OneNote. 

Bob

Is anybody using Nuance Dragon 15.61 with Macro Express Professional 6.4.0.1. If all goes well in MacroX . I will be converting my Dragon macros. I also use the macros in Microsoft 10  OneNote Office Desktop 64.bit of which I will continue to use if all goes well. I'm looking for the good or the bad. But any heads-up I can be given that might help me with this combination of programs.

I have just today installed MacroX, MEP, and I'm on a steep learning curve. Although I have been using macro express SanDisk forum since 12/28/2004.

Bob

Hi Cory,

just switch back to using Macro Express Professional 6.4.0.1. I have never forgotten the help that you gave to me years ago. I still have a folder with some of the emails. Thanks again for all your great help. It sure was refreshing to see your name listed on this forum.

Bob Snow

Amerifax

Cory, I might have a workaround using Samrae solution of WIN+Ctrl+Right or Left . If I do several WIN+Ctrl+Left I should be on the far left desktop, DeskTop1. Now that I know I'm on DeskTop1 I can use the same keys, WIN+Ctrl+Right to get to DeskTop2, 3 or what ever.

I will not be able to use Win+Tab because it gives me absolutely no control, as I see it. It does give me the ability to move my programs around and also close them but that's about it. I wish they would have figured a way to get you onto the actual desktop that they display on top. As it is right now I can do is click. But it does seem like MEP is going get me my results.

Bob

Cory, I have been running MEP as an admin. Actually I'm always been admin.
Bob

Cory - I'll check Admin.

Bob

acantor -I get the same error message when I close the called program, CintaNotes.

Bob

WIN+Ctrl+Right or Left - Very Handy. I will differently be using this a lot. But when using a macro I will have to drop a program onto the proper desktop, I need to tell MEP which DeskTop to use. This is key to my issue with DeskTops and Macros.

Thanks, Samrae,  for opening another Window for me.

Bob

Is there a control or macro that allows you to open the different desktops that's available in Window 10 pro? Currently I use the "Task View" button that is available on the TaskBar. What I would like to do is create a macro that can load a program onto the DeskTop. I might want to load Excel on Desktop2 and CintaNotes onto DeskTop3, as an example. Than I need to create a separate macro that can take me to the DeskTop2 or DeskTop 3 or which ever is needed. Like-Open DeskTop2. The big thing is loading to a Desktop.

Bob

In regards to the A Drive, I have been using both A & B Drive's for about 10 years or more. I try to put as little as I can on the C drive for backup purposes. The A drive holds most of my valued data while the B drive wholes my temporary backups.

A for Actual valued data

B for BK Backup files before they are moved to the X drive which is the final resting place for my backups. At least until moved to an external drive .

Not too original but to each their own I guess, right.

Bob

Yes. I can actually click on CintaNotes in this directory and execute. I can also past it into WIn+R and also execute. In Activate or Launch\Advanced\Program/Path name:

A:\PRG\Notes\CintaNotes\CintaNotes.exe

Also activates. Here is the macro I'm using:

Activate or Launch

Options

Select the window command: Activate the window if it exists, otherwise launch the program

Window Title: Activate or Launch

Partial Match

Activate or Launch

Program-Program

Program/name: A:\PRG\Notes\CintaNotes\CintaNotes.exe

Run Mode: Normal

Scope

Window Title: CintaNotes

The window must be on top (which it is)

The title is a partial match

Do not include hidden windows

Program Name: A:\PRG\Notes\CintaNotes\CintaNotes.exe

The program must be on top

I also going to CintaNotes to make sure the options are set to be friendly with MEP

Options\Windows\Always on Top & Minimize to system tray and Close to system tray are turned off.

But, when I run debug in the Macro Express Pro Script Editor I get the following error message:
On Error:  Window could not be following (0X0006)

Activate or Launch

This when I debug

My Results when I execute the macro, Using, Run Macro Now

Strange as it seems:

It does allow CintaNotes  to load, allowing me to open and close notes. When I exit CintaNotes that's when I see the error the message box, as I listed in my original message.

Bob

I'm able to execute my program, go into it and use it and then close it. When I close there was an error message underneath it:
Script Error
The following error was encountered:
Windows could not be found
Macro Name: CintaNotes-Open
Line Number: 1

Here is a sample of the code from Direct Editor:
<ACTIVATE OR LAUNCH Title="Activate or Launch" Exact_Match="FALSE" Wildcards="FALSE" Path="A:\\PRG\\Notes\\CintaNotes\\CintaNotes.exe" Mode="\x00" Default_Path="FALSE" Wait="1"

Not a clue why.

Bob
 

Thanks Cory. Thanks for the time.

I was thinks to hard in ME. It was a simple fix in CintaNotes.

CintaNotes\Options\Windows\Close to System Tray

I just needed to turn it off.

Bob

Good to see your still around

I'm trying to activate a program with the following code:
Activate the window if it exists, otherwise launch the program.

If the program is not active, open, it works very well. But if it is hidden on my taskbar it does not execute properly. The program, CintaNotes allows me to exit by clicking on the "X" in the upper right corner but it is still active on the taskbar. I then can open the program by simply clicking on its icon that is shown on the taskbar. This solution is not desirable.
Bob

I'm trying to enter a valuable on the run and then place it in a exact location in a text line. I am using an Internet explorer substitute called Opus. The data always goes into the 14th position on the line. The value is five characters. So basically I go to the first position of the line hit my macro enter the five digit character and then the Mac role moves 14 positions and places the value, now it drops to the next line, Chartor One, first value ready for another. The macro has to be executed for only some lines, since not all lines have an issue. The following was a weak attempt when not much of a clue:

Activate or Launch: Window "01 Jan", Program "dopus.exe", Parameters ""

Wait for Window Title: 01 Jan

Mouse Right Click

Mouse Right Click

Mouse Right Click

Mouse Right Click

Mouse Right Click

Mouse Right Click

Mouse Right Click

Mouse Right Click

Mouse Right Click

Mouse Right Click

Mouse Right Click

Mouse Right Click

Mouse Right Click

Mouse Right Click

Text Type (Simulate Keystrokes): <ARROW RIGHT><ARROW RIGHT><ARROW RIGHT><ARROW RIGHT><ARROW RIGHT><ARROW RIGHT><ARROW RIGHT><ARROW RIGHT><ARROW RIGHT><ARROW RIGHT><ARROW RIGHT><ARROW RIGHT><ARROW RIGHT><ARROW RIGHT>

Wait for Key Press: ENTER

Text Type (Simulate Keystrokes): <ARROW DOWN>

That did work. Thanks

Bob

Not much luck. I'm trying to open Access Window. This is the macro:

Cory I sent you a link. You should have it.

Bob

I have a folder on my hard drive that contains hundreds of JPG images. I would like to list them all in a text document.