Pixelmator has also provided documentation and tutorials for getting started with AppleScript automation. The update with AppleScript support should now be available as a free download for. Apps for Automation. The Automation Software category includes programs that allow users to create system processes, or macros, that can automatically complete tasks or jobs on their computers.
Welcome to the Autonauts Prototype! We haven't updated it since the end of 2017 and have no plans to do anything else with it, but here it remains for posterity (or a crude introduction to what the game's about).
If you're interested in more, click the image below to be taken to the full release on Steam!
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Please don't post about the Steam version here, not when there's such a lovely space to do that in the Autonauts Steam Community. This itch.io space is dedicated to the prototype only. Cheers!
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The latest stable Autonautsprototype is 21.2, with or without lighting depending on your video card :)
The Change Log for all versions to date can be viewed HERE.
Who or what are the Autonauts?
The 'Automationauts' (to give them their fuller, granderer, longerwindederer title) travel the universe with the sole goal of setting worlds in motion through the power of automation.
They harness whatever natural resources are available; they learn fast and can eventually make pretty much anything from anything. But their most important creations are workerbots, which can be made from the crudest of materials and taught to do anything an Autonaut can do so they can get on with helping species evolve.
+ + + AUTOWORK IN AUTOPROGRESS + + +
This pre-pre-pre-Alpha release is lacking refinement and presentation - and it can take some getting into - but under the rough edges there's a great example of what we're doing and where we're going. If you like what you see, play and automate here, check out the full version on Steam!
How to Play
Use a combination of mouse and keyboard.
- WASD or SHIFT+RMB or Middle Mouse button to pan the camera around.
- Mousewheel zooms the camera in and out.
- LMB tells your Autonaut where to go and what to do.
- LMB also picks things up and makes things happen.
- RMB drops things.
- Z can be used for some things like instruments and signs.
- Space blows your whistle so you can get the attention of workerbots.
- I brings up your inventory: what's in your hands and your backpack; you can drag and drop objects between slots - and even trade with your workerbots. Holding Left Shift and clicking an object will automatically swap between hands /inventory or player/bot.
- , and . (< and >) cycle forwards and backwards through your inventory (to swap the item in your hands).
- / or Q stows the held item (assuming there's space in your inventory) so you can use your empty hands for other tasks.
- H brings up the 'Hot Bar' so you can quickly swap items between your hands and your Inventory.
- E brings up the Edit Menu, which is where you choose what to build; note that some things can only be built on flooring.
- R rotates building blueprints clockwise, so you can choose which way they face.
- RMB deletes a blueprint; DEL (fn-backspace on Mac) allows you to delete buildings once built (but only while in Edit Mode).
- Esc pauses the game and brings up the Pause Menu, from where you can save and load progress.
- C toggles 'Free Cam' on/off. Use WASD to move around, Q/E to move up and down and Left Shift to move faster; the Mouse Scroll Wheel zooms in/out; Up/Down Arrow changes movement speed.
- X recentres the camera on you.
In this basic world you will find earth, sand, sea, fresh water, clay, rock, trees and cereal - and the resident folk, who are content to sit around in the buff, doing nothing.
And speaking of nothing, that's exactly what you start with. But from these humble beginnings you can build and automate an entire civilisation. Well, you can when the game's further along; for now you can only start a forestry and cereal farming, and provide shelter and food for the folk.
You can also make and teach robots how to do anything you can do, which is aces.
Please Note
Autonauts is so early in its development that we won't be able to guarantee the compatibility of saved games between versions (but we will do our best to minimise issues).
Also, the Linux version is still untested by us (because we don't have Linux) but feedback so far suggests that it's working well enough, so we'll keep supplying a Linux version with every update :)
Handy Quickstart Guide
So, yeah, this guide may well be creaking around the joints but it's still valid and useful :)
- Pick up a Stick, pick up a Stone and build a Crude Axe.
- Chop down some Trees.
- Go to the Edit Menu (E) and select 'Simple Flooring' blueprint; place two Simple Flooring blueprints down side by side.
- Build the Simple Flooring by putting Logs into it.
- Call up the Edit Menu again and select Crude Bench Saw blueprint; place one on the built flooring.
- Build the Crude Bench Saw by putting Logs and Planks into it (use your axe to chop Logs to make Planks).
- Add a 'Worker Assembler' blueprint (which doesn't need to be on the Simple Flooring).
- Use the Crude Bench Saw to make Planks and Poles for the Worker Assembler.
- Add a 'Basic Workbench' blueprint (you might need more Simple Flooring) and build it.
- Click the Basic Workbench and change it to output 'Crude Gear.'
- Stick a Plank into the Basic Workbench to get a Crude Gear out.
- Add the Crude Gear to the Worker Assembler along with Planks and Poles to make your first Workerbot.
- Press Space to whistle and select your Workerbot.
- Click 'Trade' and put an Axe into its hand (you'll also need an axe for yourself).
- Click 'Teach' then chop a tree; click 'Repeat' and then 'Go' to get the Workerbot started.
- Sit back and enjoy watching your Workerbot chop trees forever (well, until its axe breaks).
- Now automate EVERYTHING!
If you still get stuck, don't forget to check out our YouTube playthrough of the first version from a million years ago, which we really really REALLY ought to update soon. And don't be shy: feel free to vent in the comments below or use the following official channels...
| Status | In development |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Release date | Jul 04, 2017 |
| Rating | |
| Author | Denki |
| Genre | Simulation |
| Made with | Unity |
| Tags | Automation, building, City Builder, Crafting, Farming, Management, Robots, Sandbox, world-builder |
| Average session | A few hours |
| Languages | English |
| Inputs | Keyboard, Mouse |
| Mentions | itch.io year in review 2017 |
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Development log
- Hooray for Autonauts!Jul 25, 2019
- Four New GIFsApr 29, 2019
- Santautomation is Coming to TownDec 19, 2018
- Arm-Wrestling Jellied Soapy KittensOct 09, 2018
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There are times when you need to do something over and over again on the computer which is very time consuming and tedious. One simple example is the need to transfer a lot of data from an Excel spreadsheet into a database management system (DMBS) and it cannot import the data from the XLS file. Instead of hiring a team of people to do the data input or a programmer to write a custom importer, you can actually rely on a piece of “Macro” software to automatically do it for you.
Macro software can be used to create a series of actions to help in automating tasks. It can be as simple as clicking a button to record your keyboard and mouse actions but it can also be very advanced where you get to write your own sophisticated macro script for play back. You can find both free and paid macro software, the free macro software is easier to use with less features while the paid versions support more commands and activations.
Here we have a list of our top 10 free macro software which can make your computer perform repetitive tasks.
10. Macro DollarMacro Dollar is an old and simple automation software that was originally created around 10 years ago for “paid to surf” programs to click on advertisement bars installed on computers. Since it can record both mouse actions and keyboard input for play back, we consider it to be a Macro software. Probably the most unique yet least used feature found in Macro Dollar is the “Shake” option where your mouse cursor shakes when a recording is being played.
The terms used in Macro Dollar are slightly different compared to the rest because this program is created by a Frenchman. For example, the Journal is normally called Macro and the Scenario is actually the Scheduler.
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9. WinMacro
WinMacro is nearly as old as Macro Dollar and still worked perfectly when we briefly tested it using Windows 7. Only 3 steps are required to record; browse the location to save the recording file, click the record button and press the hardcoded hotkey Pause/Break to stop the recording. Whenever you want to play back the recording, simply browse the .log file and click the Playback button. The playback can be cancelled with the hotkey Ctrl+Esc. The Options button allows you to set the number of repetitions and playback speed.
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8. GhostMouse
GhostMouse is a no-brainer program that is incredibly simple with only 2 buttons (Play & Record) on the main graphical user interface. It is more suitable for quick and short term use but certainly not for automating repetitive task because there is no repeat or loop functionality. One unique feature to be found in GhostMouse is the ability to perform a list of actions such as turning off the computer on playback complete.
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7. Do It Again
Do It Again is not much different if compared to the other 3 tools listed above but one advantage it has is the list of macro recordings displayed in the program, making it convenient for users who need to run different tasks without manually loading the scripts to the program.
For advanced users, another advantage found in Do It Again is the recordings that are saved as .DIA extension stored in the program’s folder are in clear text format which means you can actually edit the actions.
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6. Mini Mouse Macro
Mini Mouse Macro is an open source macro software hosted at SourceForge. Other than the ability to record mouse & keyboard actions, looping/repeating playback, it also comes with a simple editor to add/remove/edit the captured actions.
There is a mouse checkbox and once it is ticked, Mini Mouse Macro will include the mouse movement of the X and Y position in the recordings. Defining a loop count is a bit tricky because you’ll need to click on the “Loop” word where a dialog box will be displayed and you can enter the value for the loop count. Command line is also supported and can be easily created from the Script Builder found in File menubar.
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5. Macro Toolworks Free
Macro Toolsworks comes in 3 editions which are free, standard and professional. It is actually a very powerful macro automation software that supports over a hundred macro commands such as variables, finding an image on screen, sending emails, FTP, manipulating windows, etc. However, only basic macro commands such as sending keystrokes and mouse events are enabled in the free version which makes it a pretty basic macro software with an advanced interface.
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4. Mouse Recorder Pro
Mouse Recorder Pro is created by a talented young man named Shay from Israel. A quick glance at the software’s interface would make you think that this is yet another simple record and playback macro software but it has much more to offer.
Mouse Recorder Pro can be really easy to use, thanks to the 5 big buttons where you can record, play, save and load recordings. Optionally, the built-in macro editor allows you to add or remove events to fine tune the accuracy of the actions. The last update which was released 3 years ago added user plugin support where you can code your own plugins using C# or Visual Basic .Net to manipulate your recording and playing script.
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You can find our remaining top 3 together with a feature comparison table and summary listed on the second page.
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ReplyTry WinParrot from winparrot.com it is free since 2009
Replyi need a simple software thac could entry 16 digit data from excel to web.
then the situation is, if the the digit more or less than 16 or doesnt match for the web entry, it wil be separated from the excel table..
any suggestion for me?
ReplyWith Excel you can check the data conditions that you are mentioning and if the data is correct, then you place the correct information in another column. Once that column ins filled with correct data, minimouse will take that data cell by cell and use it as web entry. Is something really simple
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ReplyRepetitive tasks arise during the day randomly, I need a macro recorder that is continuosly recording and with IA to detect when one task can be repeated automatically.
ReplyJurij Fedorov, it is very simple. For example, I will show you how to record the text bellow into the key 1.
Whenever you press CTRL SHIFT 1, will show this text:
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1. Execute CMD (command prompt) in administration mode.
2. Create the file 1.txt with the text NOW YOU KNOW HOW TO DO THAT inside:
– type this: copy con 1.txt and press ENTER
– type this: NOW YOU KNOW HOW TO DO THAT and press ENTER
– press key F6
3. Create file 1.bat:
– type this: copy con 1.bat and press ENTER
– type this: type 1.txt | clip
– press key F6
4. Create a shortcut on your desktop to the file 1.bat. Example, if you file 1.bat is on c:, then create a shortcut on your desktop to the file c:1.bat
Finally, click the shortcut with the right button of the mouse, clin on properties, and then create the CTRL SHIFT 1 shorcut
ReplyI need some extremely simple software. I need to write text in the software itself and then when I click a button on my keyboard that text needs to be written. Then I will use 2 buttons for 2 different lines of text. Can’t seem to find this anywhere besides in the $5 Typer MurGee.
ReplyYou can do it with ShortKeeper (freeware)
ReplyI use AlomWare Actions alomware.com/actions.htm for typing text and moving the mouse, mainly because it also does app launching and window management too (setting windows on top, transparent, and such).
ReplyAgreed that Anthony Mathews Macromaker is the best of the lot. I used it for years on XP and Win 7 to automate everything except for washing the dishes and flushing the toilet. But does anyone know how to make it work on Win 10?
ReplyAnthony Matthews’ MacroMaker is still the best and most powerful macro utility IMHO:
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A new addition to the list is UiPath Studio. The Community Edition is FREE with lots of features for screen scraping, web and desktop automation and macro recording: uipath.com/automate/macro-recorder
ReplyWhat do you think about UiPath? It’s free for individual users: uipath.com/automate/macro-recorder
ReplyVery Good article ! just WinParrot a new free software is missing…
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I downloaded MiniMouse. The interface was reasonable but it wouldn’t let me escape playback by pressing Escape. Talk about a DUH feature. It wants instead for me to press Alt+F6. OMG yeah the macro is effing everything up I’ll just take five minutes to look up that… oh nm too late everything is gone. Idiots. I’m a programming and I once programmed a working app that wasn’t so ridiculous. You could make the shortcuts as ANY key you wanted, and why not? I wish I knew what I did with that.
ReplyHey James. I’m reading your post and I have to say I totally disagree with you. You say ‘escape’ should be stop…what if I want to record Escape in my macro? So according to you I wouldnt be able to, it would stop recording. With Mini Mouse Macro you can define your keys to stop recording. So say your a ‘programming’, and you have created apps…it sounds like you do not know what you are talking about.
ReplyAutomatemyTasks also works great. worth giving a try
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excellent report, nicely done from 8+ years away
ReplyI think WeeScript Automation should also be a very good look
ReplyWow, I went through four of these before finding Mouse Recorder Premium 1.0.46. While searching for reviews of Mouse Recorder Pro, I accidentally starting reading reviews for Mouse Recorder Premium.
Mouse Recorder Premium (MPR) optimizes mouse movement automatically! When you record a macro, it automatically streamlines your mouse movements. No more editing 16,000 lines of “move” events like Mini Mouse or Pulover’s ! You can wave the mouse around during recording and then click somewhere and the excess mouse movement is automatically reduced to point to point events. (You can probably tell I was stunned – and very pleased.)
Yes, MPR is free and easy to use. It can do sophisticated other things like finding a certain color or waiting for a web page to load, (I don’t use the advanced features) and it actually has step-by-step documentation that got me started right away.
Watch the video at mouserecorder.com and I think you will be as surprised as I was.
I am not associated in any way with anyone at mouserecorder.com (written by a German group) but I really do like the mouse optimization. I know this sounds like an ad – but after loading and trying four other recorders, this was a breath of fresh air…
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I am a software engineer and multiple tasks are always a headache for me but after I tried these utilities I shocked! Multiple task run properly and memory management is also very good… very good utility guys…
ReplyPerform Repetitive Tasks awesome utility …. saving of time and well time management tool ……
ReplyCan anybody advise about the best automation software to open up hundreds of “Load more comments” link on a long reddit post?
For example,
reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/2af81r/what_about_sex_did_you_not_know_about_until_it/
So far , I have tried some of the recommendations here and also 4 other softwares I have found:
None of them works.
Thanks a million.
ReplyI use the FREE Clicky Mouse from Macro Toolworks for my enviroment.
Macros by Mouse Actions:
macrotoolworks.com/index.php/en/macro-automation-software/clickymouse-click-automation
Wow! This is the hands-down BEST article of its type, on this subject, that I’ve read…
…and, trust me, I’ve read a bunch. Thank you, Raymond!
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Thanks a lot dear Raymond for this post
ReplyOnce upon a time… Well, I don’t really understand Microsoft. Why does their evolution also mean a mandatory devolution too? Win 3.11 had a macro editor, a clipbook and some other programs and functions that were lost in time… I guess the XP was an accident, they probably fired the team that made it almost fully functional. Since then, every new version is fancyer, but somehow dumber.
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awesome stuff and really useful
ReplyWow, I love Do It Again. I work with computer mainentance and to install Windows, all the softwares and updates take a very long time. Besides, all my tries with NLite, Almeza, etc. were failed. Hope it’s as good as I imagine…
Replywhat happens if you know little or no script language??
i learning some Qbasic programing in school now, but it won’t help much…(at least that’s what i think….)
that was quite good but you still need to have good hold on coding then only this is going to benefit you
ReplyOk Raymond, I’ll send it tomorrow, because I’ve installed the software in my work Pc. Thanks, so much!!! o/
ReplyAutoit is much more than just a macro generator, it has become a real programming language now. Supporting network communication,dll imports, gui,string manipulation and much more. I have used it for countless projects that had nothing to do with macros, and if you check the forums you can see the true power of this language.
ReplyThis was good to do work much easier and faster, but still you need to have some good knowledge of coding. If you are not ready to shed money, just go and do coding…
ReplyMR7, Frank did not reply my email. Can you contact me and give me your username for PowerShadow to generate your serial number?
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