What we automated with AutoHotkey #46
What We Automated with AutoHotkey #46
Short Summary:
This video explores various ways AutoHotkey can be used to automate tasks and improve efficiency in different aspects of computer usage. The video showcases scripts for automating screen capturing, script modification, tab highlighting in browsers, video size reduction, file editing, hotkey creation, Excel function library updates, clipboard sharing, password encoding, and more. The speaker emphasizes the potential for saving time and effort through automation, particularly in repetitive tasks and complex workflows.
Detailed Summary:
1. Automating Screen Capturing and Script Modification:
- The speaker demonstrates a script for capturing screens and modifying scripts, highlighting features like auto-suggesting variables and files, and building hot string lists for easy recall.
- The script uses a fuzzy matching system for auto-suggestion, allowing users to quickly find relevant variables or files based on partial inputs.
- The speaker explains the importance of hot string lists for recalling frequently used commands and preventing memory leaks when using DLL calls.
2. Automating Tab Highlighting in Chrome and Site:
- The video discusses scripts for highlighting active tabs in Chrome and Site, making it easier to identify the current window.
- The speaker acknowledges potential lag and limited usage of this feature, but highlights its benefits for users with multiple tabs open.
3. Automating Video Size Reduction, MP3 Conversion, and File Editing:
- The speaker showcases scripts for automating video size reduction, MP3 conversion, and file editing.
- The video also discusses using AutoHotkey to insert viewers' names into videos, preventing unauthorized sharing of purchased MP4 files.
4. Automating Hotkeys for Font Changes and Dark Mode:
- The speaker demonstrates how to automate hotkeys for changing font and implementing dark mode in a program.
- The speaker emphasizes the usefulness of hotkeys for learning and creating shortcuts, particularly for searching forums and documentation.
5. Automating Excel Function Library and Client Work:
- The speaker describes updates to an Excel function library, adding features for getting header rows from filtered data and naming ranges.
- The video highlights a client's experience where automation reduced 8 hours of work to 20 seconds, demonstrating the significant time savings possible.
6. Automating Clipboard Sharing and Secure File Transfer:
- The speaker discusses using AutoHotkey to automate clipboard sharing during remote computer support sessions.
- The video explores creating FTP accounts for secure file transfer between computers, ensuring privacy and security.
- The speaker also mentions using Dropbox for automated copying and pasting between computers and messaging.
7. Automating Task Execution and Password Encoding:
- The speaker demonstrates the prompt assistant in beta, showcasing its ability to set options, run code, and automate PC restart and screen magnification.
- The speaker explains a method to execute V2 scripts without including the path to the library, saving time and effort.
- The video discusses automating password encoding in AutoHotkey, improving security and making it easier to decode the passwords.
8. Automating Window States, Checklist Conversion, and Unicode Character Lookup:
- The speaker discusses detecting different window states and using case statements to take action, prioritizing user questions over pre-planned topics.
- The video covers automating checklist conversion to V2 and toggling between monitors using AutoHotkey.
- The speaker explains a tool for looking up Unicode characters and using the send command to send them, simplifying character input for users unfamiliar with encoding.
- The video concludes with a demonstration of adding a play button to video thumbnails using AutoHotkey.