Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Free Software - Automation Tools

PhraseExpress Autotext

text macro utility

Our Rating: 4.5 stars (Very Good!)

PhraseExpress is a keyboard macro utility which manages all your frequently used text phrases from a taskbar icon and allows you to paste them into any Windows application with a single mouse click, a keyboard shortcut or a text macro command. The program is ideal for email reply templates, signatures, addresses, and any other information that you find yourself typing over and over again. It also includes powerful macro functions to launch programs, files or email messages, offers support for dynamic macro commands and comes with a unique text prediction feature. PhraseExpress is free-of-charge for personal use and the program is determining commercial by the phrase contents.

Publisher Bartels Media
File Size2780 kb
Version6.0.156
Last updatedApr 06, 2009
LicenseFreeware
Windows2000/XP/2003/Vista x64
RequirementsNone

Marxio Timer

timer, reminder and scheduling tool

Our Rating: 4 stars (Very Good)

Marxio Timer is an easy to use, yet versatile timer, reminder and scheduling tool that you can use to execute more than a dozen different task types (turn off PC, restart, lock screen, display text, run selected application, send keystrokes etc.). Each task is configured as individual configuration file that can be loaded as needed or automatically launched when your computer starts. Once activated, the task displays a progress windows (desktop the system tray) that keeps track of the remaining time until launch and also provides options to pause or cancel the task if needed. You can schedule tasks to run at certain times, after a countdown is elapsed or dynamically, based on PC idle time and CPU usage.

Publisher Marek Mantaj
File Size879 kb
Version1.8.1
Last updatedJul 16, 2009
LicenseFreeware
Windows2000/XP/2003/Vista x64
RequirementsNone

AutoHotkey

script driven automation utility

Our Rating: 4.5 stars (Very Good!)

AutoHotkey is a script driven automation utility that enables you to automate almost any task on your PC by running applications or documents and/or sending keystrokes and mouse clicks. The program supports many advanced functionalities that allow you to create complex with flow control, math commands, variables and expressions, file functions, message boxes and much more. You can even create custom data entry forms, user interfaces, and menu bars. AutoHotkey does have an initial learning curve and requires you to learn a simple scripting language, however it includes very detailed documentation, as well as a Script Recorder, that can script simple task automatically by recording your mouse and keyword activities. Other features include support for AutoItv2 scripts, compile scripts to .EXE, keyboard remapping and more.

Publisher Chris Mallett
File Size1995 kb
Version1.0.48.03
Last updatedMay 04, 2009
LicenseFreeware
WindowsWin (All)
RequirementsNone

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