Hi, Id like to find a script to help automate my web searching using my toolbar. If someone knows what I need to do or can point me in the right direction Id appreciate it. I basically want to be able to use Excel for my search word database and "tell" the program to use those words for searches and then click on the top responses for the search. I will also be needing a timer to allow my search engine to give credit for activating the link which is approximately 15 seconds before moving on to the next search. I understand if this maybe a little complicated and dont expect someone to do all the work for me making the script. But I do need some advice on getting started. Thank you in advance for any input you guys have.
This is a pretty amazing program! I have learned quite a bit since last night and figured alot out on my own but im stuck at one spot. I am able to create an action list and automate a search, however, instead of creating hundreds of action list to search for one word each list, I would like to use a script (I guess) or something that once the action list is complete it will rerun the same list but change to a different word for the search. I cant figure this out. The only thing I can think of is to just create another action list but have it type in a different word for the search. For example, I tell the program after it does a search for the word "apple" it brings up a search page with websites for apple, then I have it click on the site and then do another search. I want to be able at that point to use the same action list but just change the word to lets say "anything" and do the same thing, pull up the search and click on the top website. If anyone has any ideas I would appreciate it.
Hi Jim
What you need to use is Action List Parameters. If you right click on the Action List Tab, select “Action List Parameters” from the pop up menu. In the dialog, click on the Add Button, and then name the parameter something like SEARCHSTRING, leave the type as string and then click on ok to close the dialog. In your action list, where you had the hard coded search string, replace it with %SEARCHSTRING% - then in your Run Action List Actions, you will see on the properties dialog that you can now provide a value for the SEARCHSTRING parameter. This can be hard coded text, or include variable references. Have a read of the help topic on Automise Variables.
HTH
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I got the variable working so that when it gets to the point in my action list that I want it to use a word it puts in the first one on my variables list. However, when my action list is complete and it loops back to beginning, I want it to go to the second word on the list, and so on and on. How do I get it to change the "value" so to speak or go to the next word on my list in the variable when the action list is done and starts again? I want an action list that basically repeats itself until all the words in the variable have been used.
Hi Jim,
I've attached an example project which demonostrates how you can use variables and action lists to make your script more dynamic. Hope this helps.
Regards,
Paul.
Mr Paul Samways,
THANK YOU! That is EXACTLY what I was looking for! I implimented that into my action list and everything ran perfect! You were a big help thank you again.
Mr Vincent Parrett,
Thank you too for your help with the variables. That really got me learning the program and helped me figure some things out. Ive really caught the Automise bug now, I want to automate everything. Its… its kinda sad really. Well, maybe not. Is there a script to get this program to make your breakfast for you and start a pot of coffee in the morning? LOL!