06/19/2007 Utilities

Download Automation Anywhere and install it.

Using Automation Anywhere is easy. Simple 3 steps, Record, Save & Run will get you started.

1. Click on 'Record' to start recording your activity. Perform the activities that you want to automate. Click on 'Stop' (small window in lower right corner) to stop recording your activity.

2. Save: Type your task name and click 'Save' to save it. If you have purchased version, you can also specify a password to protect the task.

3. Now anytime you need to perform these actions just run the task, either by double clicking the task or using the 'RUN' button and Automation Anywhere will perform the activity for you. Note: To abort the operation while it is running your task keep the ESC key pressed for 2-3 seconds.

Editing the Task: Use the button to edit or optimize your tasks.



Task Properties:

1. Use the 'Properties' tab for advanced features such as Repeat, Turbo-speed replay, email notification & hotkeys.
2. To schedule a task to run at specific time, select Schedule tab (Not available in Windows NT 4.x).
3. To automatically run the task in response to other events in your computer, use Trigger tab.

Once you click "new" button, Automation Anywhere provides you with an option to record your task, create a task using the Automation Anywhere Task Editor or create a task using Templates.

Stop recording the activity. Once you click 'STOP' button, Automation Anywhere terminates the recording of your actions and shows you Save dialog box. Save the task in a file. In the PURCHASED version you can also lock your task file with a password. You use the 'RUN' button subsequently to run this task.

Escape Key: While Automation Anywhere is running your task if you wish to abort it i.e. stop running your task, then keep the Escape key pressed for 2-3 seconds. Next time you run the task, Automation Anywhere runs the task from the start.

Use the PAUSE Key to pause the execution of the task. To continue, click on the 'Resume' button found at bottom right corner of your screen.

Note: This feature is handy for long running tasks, when for some reason you need control of the computer back temporarily.

Select a task and right click and choose 'Create Shortcut on Desktop'. You can now instantly run this task using the icon on the desktop

Automation Anywhere

Unique SMART Automation Technology for fast automation of complex tasks. No programming required.

Record keyboard & mouse or use point & click wizards to create automated tasks in minutes.

Task to SMART Exe capability to easily distribute task on other computers (Premier & Enterprise License only)

Web Recorder & Web data extraction capabilities.

Powerful task scheduling capabilities.

Unique auto login capability that allows scheduled tasks to run even when computer is locked.

170+ actions like Internet, conditional, loop, prompt, file management, database & system. Great features like faster speeds, automatic email notifications, task chaining, hotkey, variables & logging, etc.