Can I use python for this .. ??

[Martin P. Hellwig]

san wrote:
> Hi
> 
> I am using windows xp and have installed python and win32. I am
> familiar with basic Python. I wanted to control some of the
> applications via python script.
> 
> I would like to write a python script to say:
> 1. Open firefox and log on to gmail
> 2. Another firefox window to visit slickdeals
> 3. Open winamp and tune in to a shoutcast station
> 4. Open groupwise ...
> etc ..
> 
> These are the task I do every day whenever I log on my computer .. it
> just seems repetitive and hence probably can be coded in python.
> 
> Can I do this in python? Where do I find the COM objects/interfaces for
> all these different programs? Are there any sample codes ?
> 
> Thanks.
> Santosh.
> 

What you want looks like a way to automate the windows gui using python.
Since I never done this myself I gave google a try with this query:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=windows+gui+automation+python&btnG=Google+Search

It looks like pywinauto seems to be a good candidate.

hth

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