Script recorder? (W2K)

[jdharm]

Is there a such thing as a script recorder for Windows? I liked the way I could learn how to script a macro in Office by recording my actions and editing the macro to learn the commands and syntax.

Is there a thing like this that would run in Explorer? It would be extremely useful to someone learning to script.

Josh

"Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines."

[garypr]

Try Phantom 1.0 from http://www.phantomtest.com/ . Scripts require a bit more set up than the old Win3.1 Macro Recorder but it works very well and it's free.

[Jama]

I think the best way to learn visual basic is to take a course in it. I took a basic course that lasted just 100 hours. It didn’t make me the best programmer, but I’ve learn enough to simplify my computer usage by automating most things.

If you don’t have the time or money for a course, then self study as in books and reference materials available on the internet are your best bet.
Here are some links that I think will be useful to you. I have more but I’m short on time so I’ll post the rest tomorrow.

This is a must have. It’s the Microsoft VBScript Language Reference (from MSDN). It includes examples of almost every Method, Function and Operators in vbscript. Get it before MS change their mind and decide to sell it.
<a target="_blank" href=http://msdn.microsoft.com/scripting/vbscript/download/vbsdoc.exe> VBScript Language Reference </a>

This is one of my favourites.
<a target="_blank" href=http://www.devguru.com/Technologies/vbscript/quickref/vbscript_intro.html> DevGuru VBScript Quick Reference </a>

One thing I should mention, if you have MS Office installed, you probably have a vb help file. In fact you should have a Jscript, html and ASP help files too. Just look in;

XX:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio\Common\IDE\IDE98\MSE\1033

Look for;

<font color=blue>VBSCRIP5.CHM</font color=blue> Microsoft VBScript Language Reference file. It version 5 (I think!) Get the newer version from the link above.
<font color=blue>JSCRIPT5.CHM</font color=blue> JScript Language Reference.
<font color=blue>HTMLREF.CHM</font color=blue> Dynamic HTML help file.
<font color=blue>ASP.CHM</font color=blue> Built-in ASP Objects Reference.


I’ll post back tomorrow with more links. I also have some script that might be of use to others. I’ll check my scripts folder, if I find anything that might be helpful, I’ll include it in my post.

Jama

[jdharm]

Thanks for the links. My Dad has a VB6 course at home, unfortunately I lack the discipline to stick with it for any length of time. I was looking for the script recorder because learning this way works more smoothly with my personality. My mind seems to grasp things easier when I reverse engineer instead of learning cold.

I've been collecting links for reference purposes though and I'll add these to the list. I guess if I put them to use rather than cruising these forums and [b]<font color=blue></font"] ("http://www.fark.com>Fark.com[/b) I'd start to learn something.

Josh

"Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines."