From: dave.burt@...
Date: 2005-10-21T09:06:59+09:00
Subject: Re: java.awt.Robot functionality in Ruby?

ljr2 asked:
> Secondly, and more importantly, is there
> an windows32 API for Ruby that
> offers functionality similiar to
> java.awt.Robot? i.e. getPixel(),
> keyPress(), etc.

Well done for recognizing that the tool is going to be
platform-dependent. As awt.Robot is toolkit-specific, I imagine some of
the graphical toolkits available for Ruby offer similar functionality.

AutoIt 3, though, is a tool separate from Ruby which probably covers
your needs. You can script it from Ruby via its COM interface. I've
found it useful and easy to use. See the RubyGarden entry
http://www.rubygarden.org/ruby?AutoIt_For_Windows

Or visit AutoIt:
http://www.autoitscript.com/autoit3/

Cheers,
Dave