AutoIt v3 is a freeware BASIC-like scripting language designed for automating the Windows GUI and general scripting.

It uses a combination of simulated keystrokes, mouse movement and window/control manipulation in order to automate tasks in a way not possible or reliable with other languages (e.g.

AutoIt is also very small, self-contained and will run on all versions of Windows out-of-the-box with no annoying "runtimes" required!

AutoIt was initially designed for PC "roll out" situations to reliably automate and configure thousands of PCs.

Over time it has become a powerful language that supports complex expressions, user functions, loops and everything else that veteran scripters would expect.Features:- Easy to learn BASIC-like syntax- Simulate keystrokes and mouse movements- Manipulate windows and processes- Interact with all standard windows controls- Scripts can be compiled into standalone executables- Create Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs)- COM support- Regular expressions- Directly call external DLL and Windows API functions- Scriptable RunAs functions- Detailed helpfile and large community-based support forums- Compatible with Windows 95 / 98 / ME / NT4 / 2000 / XP / 2003 / Vista- Unicode support- Digitally signed for peace of mind- Works with Windows Vista's User Account Control (UAC)AutoIt has been designed to be as small as possible and stand-alone with no external .dll files or registry entries required making it safe to use on Servers.

Scripts can be compiled into stand-alone executables with Aut2Exe.Also supplied is a combined COM and DLL version of AutoIt called AutoItX that allows you to add the unique features of AutoIt to your own favourite scripting or programming languages!