Can I use python for this .. ??

[Doug Bromley]

Careful of using the wrong tool for the job.  Don't use Python for the sake
of it unless its as a learning experience.

All of the things you ask for can be done by simply using the Windows start
menu to launch a shortcut with various command line options.  Voila -
problem solved.

On 5 May 2006 05:15:46 -0700, nikie <n.estner at gmx.de> wrote:
>
> 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 ?
>
> I just googled for "iTunes com python", there are lots of samples. If
> you can't find any, or want to find out about an applications
> interfaces yourself, you can sill use MakePy to find out what com
> interfaces are installed on your computer, and simply use the "dir" and
> "help" commands in the interactive console on those interfaces to find
> out what they do. (There are other tools to explore COM interfaces,
> like OleView, but if you're familiar with Python already, using
> dir/help is probably going to be easier)
> Reading Mark Hammond's excellent book (or at least the sample chapter
> on automation) wouldn't hurt either ;-)
>
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