Task Automation

[drewmaztech]

Is there a program that can be used to automate some repetative tasks in Windows? (NT/2K/XP)?

Especially with opening a program, clicking on options, etc. ?

Every morning I have to open a program and run the same bunch of reports and send them to the printer. Pretty much the same thing every morning and I'd love to see a way to either automate it, or at least reduce the amount of time I have to sit there and do this.

[kato2274]

Is there a program that can be used to automate some repetative tasks in Windows? (NT/2K/XP)?

Especially with opening a program, clicking on options, etc. ?

Every morning I have to open a program and run the same bunch of reports and send them to the printer. Pretty much the same thing every morning and I'd love to see a way to either automate it, or at least reduce the amount of time I have to sit there and do this.

a macro recorder may be the way to go. here are a couple
http://www.hotlib.com/products1.php?Id=86
http://www.kratronic.com/recorder/

[Komodo]

Depending on what your actually trying to print out, you can use task scheduler to kick it all off before you start work. I did it with my access database reports that had to be updated and printed daily.
Used to take me 4 hours then I got it to do before I was even at work.

[craigmodius]

My suggestions would be if you can't put them all in binder (installed with MSOffice), then check out a program like rtvreco or Push The Freakin Button couple those with task scheduler and you should have some more time on your hands.