From: David Mullet <david.mullet@...>
Date: 2009-03-25T10:29:10+09:00
Subject: Re: Windows Automation

Marc Ch wrote:
> So, I'm trying to figure out how to automate various programs using
> ruby, and feeling a bit over my head at the moment.  I'm still pretty
> new to ruby and programming, so maybe this is beyond me, but its the #1
> reason I decided to learn ruby in the first place.
> 
> What I'm wondering is...where to start?  I believe I'm right in the fact
> that I need to be using WIN32OLE, but beyond that I can't seem to get
> anywhere.
> 
> How do you determine what the exact name of the program is that you need
> to pass as a parameter when creating a new WIN32OLE
> object('WhatProgramNameHere.Application')?  How do you find what methods
> can be used with that specific program?  Am I even right in assuming I
> should be using WIN32OLE?  If someone would be so kind as to steer me in
> the right direction with some tips or reading material I'd be eternally
> grateful.  :)
> 
> Thanks for reading,
> Marc

In addition to Charles' recommendations, you'll find a lot regarding 
Windows automation on my "Ruby on Windows" blog:

  http://rubyonwindows.blogspot.com

David

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