Scripting Language

galaxyking · Post by **galaxyking** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 7:18 pm

hello,

I'm totally new to programming and scripting. Can someone please tell me which language is being used for scripting. I mean to ask, what should i read so i can write scripts.

Thanks.

Bob Hansen · Post by **Bob Hansen** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 9:19 pm

Macro Scheduler uses its own proprietary script, but it is very similar to many other "basic" languages. Syntax and examples are in the Help file.

One of the best ways to learn is to look at the sample scripts in the Editor.
Another method is to record a macro, and then open that in the Editor.

On any line, press F1 to call up the Help for that command. There are also many scriting examples here on the forum.

You can Single Step through the script in the Editor by pressing F8. With the WatchList open, you will be able to see the values of the variables as they are updated.

And there are always people here who are usually willing to help you out if you will put in some effort at your end also. Just remember this is a users forum so it may take a few minutes for a response, it is not real time chat.

galaxyking · Post by **galaxyking** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 9:30 pm

Thanks!

Let me start some reading and will see how it goes.

Also, does the MJT have the capability to interface with different tools at a time?

Like do task # 1 in software # 1
do task # 2 in software # 2
Inject result from software # 2 into software # 1.

JRL · Post by **JRL** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 4:35 am

Also, does the MJT have the capability to interface with different tools at a time?

This Marcus blog entry covers that question well.
http://www.mjtnet.com/blog/2006/09/15/r ... currently/

Post by **Marcus Tettmar** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 8:12 am

galaxyking wrote:Thanks!

Let me start some reading and will see how it goes.

Also, does the MJT have the capability to interface with different tools at a time?

Like do task # 1 in software # 1
do task # 2 in software # 2
Inject result from software # 2 into software # 1.

Yes, Macro Scheduler can interface with any number of applications and can pull data from one to place into another, etc. Indeed this is a common usage scenario.

Look at the Excel sample that comes with the software, it takes data from Excel and pastes it into Notepad.

A good place to get started:
http://www.mjtnet.com/blog/2008/03/21/r ... resources/

Don't miss the beginners guide to scripting in the help file.

Post by **Marcus Tettmar** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 8:12 am

JRL wrote:
Also, does the MJT have the capability to interface with different tools at a time?
This Marcus blog entry covers that question well.
http://www.mjtnet.com/blog/2006/09/15/r ... currently/

Not sure the OP meant concurrently, just whether or not he can manipulate more than one app and move data between.