<![CDATA[LA/QM forum - Other]]> https://www.libreautomate.com/forum/ Tue, 05 May 2026 00:12:33 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[SWEET FANCY MOSES!!]]> https://www.libreautomate.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=7921 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 04:30:26 +0000 ken gray]]> https://www.libreautomate.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=7921
You still around Gintaras?!]]>
You still around Gintaras?!]]> <![CDATA[21 YEARS?!!]]> https://www.libreautomate.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=7595 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 04:36:10 +0000 ken gray]]> https://www.libreautomate.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=7595
As always, great work Gintaras!]]>
As always, great work Gintaras!]]> <![CDATA[SWEET FANCY MOSES!! 20 YEARS!!]]> https://www.libreautomate.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=7405 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 01:46:04 +0000 ken gray]]> https://www.libreautomate.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=7405
That's amazing! 

THANKS G!]]>
That's amazing! 

THANKS G!]]> <![CDATA[1000th Post!]]> https://www.libreautomate.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=7186 Sun, 21 Nov 2021 17:43:23 +0000 TheVig]]> https://www.libreautomate.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=7186
I've been using QM for 13 years now. It is easily my go-to syntax for scripting things quickly. When I use other languages, I wish they could be more like QM!

It's funny that I started programming by completely by accident through necessity.

I found this little X-Keys programable keyboard laying around at the place I worked. I was able to record of keystrokes to help me speed up data entry. After using that piece of hardware for months, I got tired of always having to reprogram the keys with current dates at the beginning of every shift. Plus a couple times it got reset and I had to start over.

I figured there had to be a software solution that did the same thing as the hardware. At the time I didn't even have the language to use to Google what I was looking for. Through some research I learned the term, "Keyboard Macro" and tried out only one piece of software before finding Quick Macros 2. I think what really sold me on the software was the generous trial period and the active forum.

Prior to starting with QM, I had never purchased any software, nor had I belonged to a forum! So many firsts. I'll never forget the first time it ran a macro that was, mes "Hello" and a QM Message popped up that said "Hello." I felt like if I could pop up a message like that, I could finally make computers do anything I wanted them to do. I felt like I was elevated from being an end-user and given some sort of super power. I probably spent 20 minutes making the computer pop up silly messages and playing with ways to manipulate the title and buttons of those messages.

I didn't even have to think twice about whether or not the program was worth the money and gladly paid the $40 being charged at the time. I have bought several other copies for different jobs I've worked at and have felt like the license fee is worth every penny (even at the current $60)! I will continue to purchase licenses anytime I need them as long as they are available.

Over the years, Gintaras has been an amazing asset and teacher, always leading by pure example. He has taken time to reply to nearly every question I've ever had within a day or two. His examples are always on point with a deep understanding that is so intuitive, I've never seen anything else like it! When Gintaras didn't reply, someone else here on the forum got me the answer I needed (usually a bit more janky than what Gintaras would have provided, but nonetheless, got me pointed in the right direction Wink

No where else on the entire internet have I ever been able to find a human being as reliable as Gintaras. No where else on the internet have I found a community that is as reliable as this one. There was one time the forum was down, and I thought it might disappear forever. I felt like I had lost something deep inside me and I'd be lurking around in the dark the next time I had a real question that had me stumped. I was so relieved when things came back on line.

Someday, I'd like to meetup with all the power users and just talk about how great QM2 is! I'd like to shake Gintaras' hand and say, "Thank you!"

Thanks for everything so far!
-Jimmy Vig]]>
I've been using QM for 13 years now. It is easily my go-to syntax for scripting things quickly. When I use other languages, I wish they could be more like QM!

It's funny that I started programming by completely by accident through necessity.

I found this little X-Keys programable keyboard laying around at the place I worked. I was able to record of keystrokes to help me speed up data entry. After using that piece of hardware for months, I got tired of always having to reprogram the keys with current dates at the beginning of every shift. Plus a couple times it got reset and I had to start over.

I figured there had to be a software solution that did the same thing as the hardware. At the time I didn't even have the language to use to Google what I was looking for. Through some research I learned the term, "Keyboard Macro" and tried out only one piece of software before finding Quick Macros 2. I think what really sold me on the software was the generous trial period and the active forum.

Prior to starting with QM, I had never purchased any software, nor had I belonged to a forum! So many firsts. I'll never forget the first time it ran a macro that was, mes "Hello" and a QM Message popped up that said "Hello." I felt like if I could pop up a message like that, I could finally make computers do anything I wanted them to do. I felt like I was elevated from being an end-user and given some sort of super power. I probably spent 20 minutes making the computer pop up silly messages and playing with ways to manipulate the title and buttons of those messages.

I didn't even have to think twice about whether or not the program was worth the money and gladly paid the $40 being charged at the time. I have bought several other copies for different jobs I've worked at and have felt like the license fee is worth every penny (even at the current $60)! I will continue to purchase licenses anytime I need them as long as they are available.

Over the years, Gintaras has been an amazing asset and teacher, always leading by pure example. He has taken time to reply to nearly every question I've ever had within a day or two. His examples are always on point with a deep understanding that is so intuitive, I've never seen anything else like it! When Gintaras didn't reply, someone else here on the forum got me the answer I needed (usually a bit more janky than what Gintaras would have provided, but nonetheless, got me pointed in the right direction Wink

No where else on the entire internet have I ever been able to find a human being as reliable as Gintaras. No where else on the internet have I found a community that is as reliable as this one. There was one time the forum was down, and I thought it might disappear forever. I felt like I had lost something deep inside me and I'd be lurking around in the dark the next time I had a real question that had me stumped. I was so relieved when things came back on line.

Someday, I'd like to meetup with all the power users and just talk about how great QM2 is! I'd like to shake Gintaras' hand and say, "Thank you!"

Thanks for everything so far!
-Jimmy Vig]]> <![CDATA[17 Year Anniversary]]> https://www.libreautomate.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6901 Thu, 20 Feb 2020 13:55:20 +0000 ken gray]]> https://www.libreautomate.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6901
This app is phenomenal Gintaras!  You've done an outstanding job keeping this app relevant, useful, and up to date.  And apparently, you now have QM3 on deck (I need to check back more often!).  I still make money with this app and it's still a critical part of my workstation setup. 

Thanks!]]>
This app is phenomenal Gintaras!  You've done an outstanding job keeping this app relevant, useful, and up to date.  And apparently, you now have QM3 on deck (I need to check back more often!).  I still make money with this app and it's still a critical part of my workstation setup. 

Thanks!]]> <![CDATA[14 Year Anniversary]]> https://www.libreautomate.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6150 Mon, 20 Feb 2017 04:22:49 +0000 ken gray]]> https://www.libreautomate.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6150 <![CDATA[Explaining 'RECT r' in a short way]]> https://www.libreautomate.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=5993 Thu, 06 Oct 2016 16:36:39 +0000 r0n]]> https://www.libreautomate.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=5993
Code:
Imagine an object: a rectangle.
A rectangle has attributes for example: 4 sides and 4 corner points!
In this code you see:

RECT r

'r' now inherits the attributes from 'RECT'. In essence we created an object 'r' which has 4 attributes.
The moment I created object 'r' of the type RECT, 'r' gained the attributes of RECT.
This means the moment you type 'r' and then immediately a dot, the attributes belonging to 'RECT' are immediately accessible.
You could also say 'r' inherited the attributes from 'RECT'.

Is this an acceptable explanation? Or am I completely off?]]>
Code:
Imagine an object: a rectangle.
A rectangle has attributes for example: 4 sides and 4 corner points!
In this code you see:

RECT r

'r' now inherits the attributes from 'RECT'. In essence we created an object 'r' which has 4 attributes.
The moment I created object 'r' of the type RECT, 'r' gained the attributes of RECT.
This means the moment you type 'r' and then immediately a dot, the attributes belonging to 'RECT' are immediately accessible.
You could also say 'r' inherited the attributes from 'RECT'.

Is this an acceptable explanation? Or am I completely off?]]> <![CDATA[13 year anniversary]]> https://www.libreautomate.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=5793 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 14:29:41 +0000 ken gray]]> https://www.libreautomate.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=5793 happy anniversary!]]> happy anniversary!]]> <![CDATA[QM reviews — editor reviews — softpedia.com — 28\01\2014]]> https://www.libreautomate.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=4991 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 14:25:52 +0000 T U]]> https://www.libreautomate.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=4991
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/K ... cros.shtml]]>
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/K ... cros.shtml]]> <![CDATA[Windows 8/2012 keyboard shortcuts]]> https://www.libreautomate.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=4955 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 20:50:06 +0000 _pi]]> https://www.libreautomate.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=4955
Windows Key + C: Displays Charms menu.

Windows Key + X: Brings up a menu of advanced system options, including Windows Control Panel, Command Prompt, Task Manager and File Explorer.

Windows Key + I: Displays the Settings menu for the current app. For example, if you’re in Internet Explorer 10, this key shows Internet options. If you’re on the Start menu, it shows general OS settings.

Windows Key + Q: Brings up the apps search menu that allows you to search your list of installed programs.

Windows Key + D: Activates desktop mode.

Windows Key + Tab: Brings up the Task Switcher and toggles between Windows 8-style apps.

Windows Key + H: Brings up Share menu for the current app. For example, hitting Windows Key + H in Bing Maps, lets you email or share map information on social networks.

Windows Key + M: Opens desktop mode and minimizes all windows.

Windows Key + W: Opens universal search menu and sets it to search settings.

Windows Key + F: Opens universal search menu and sets it to search files.

Windows Key + R: Opens Run menu where you can launch programs by typing in their executable file names.

Windows Key + E: Opens File Explorer to the “My Computer” view which shows all your drives.

Windows Key +Number Key (1-9): Switch to desktop mode and make the Nth application on the task bar active where N is the number key you hit and 1 is the furthest taskbar icon to the left.

Windows Key + . (period key): Docks the current Windows 8-style application to the right or left, depending on how many times you hit it.

Windows Key + Z: Brings up app menu, which shows contextual options for the active app.]]>
Windows Key + C: Displays Charms menu.

Windows Key + X: Brings up a menu of advanced system options, including Windows Control Panel, Command Prompt, Task Manager and File Explorer.

Windows Key + I: Displays the Settings menu for the current app. For example, if you’re in Internet Explorer 10, this key shows Internet options. If you’re on the Start menu, it shows general OS settings.

Windows Key + Q: Brings up the apps search menu that allows you to search your list of installed programs.

Windows Key + D: Activates desktop mode.

Windows Key + Tab: Brings up the Task Switcher and toggles between Windows 8-style apps.

Windows Key + H: Brings up Share menu for the current app. For example, hitting Windows Key + H in Bing Maps, lets you email or share map information on social networks.

Windows Key + M: Opens desktop mode and minimizes all windows.

Windows Key + W: Opens universal search menu and sets it to search settings.

Windows Key + F: Opens universal search menu and sets it to search files.

Windows Key + R: Opens Run menu where you can launch programs by typing in their executable file names.

Windows Key + E: Opens File Explorer to the “My Computer” view which shows all your drives.

Windows Key +Number Key (1-9): Switch to desktop mode and make the Nth application on the task bar active where N is the number key you hit and 1 is the furthest taskbar icon to the left.

Windows Key + . (period key): Docks the current Windows 8-style application to the right or left, depending on how many times you hit it.

Windows Key + Z: Brings up app menu, which shows contextual options for the active app.]]> <![CDATA[Computer Vision]]> https://www.libreautomate.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=4806 Mon, 19 Aug 2013 21:40:06 +0000 TheVig]]> https://www.libreautomate.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=4806 http://opencv.willowgarage.com/wiki/

Like to use it to auto crop images someday....(so if anyone has some spare time, it'd be sweet to see an example!)

-Jim]]> http://opencv.willowgarage.com/wiki/

Like to use it to auto crop images someday....(so if anyone has some spare time, it'd be sweet to see an example!)

-Jim]]> <![CDATA[WE XP view settings in registry]]> https://www.libreautomate.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=4760 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 17:05:34 +0000 ssimop]]> https://www.libreautomate.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=4760
Where in XP registry does windows explorer store its settings, namely "Size" sorted (ascending or descending). More generally : Is it possible to get the state of windows explorer?

Many thanks in advance]]>
Where in XP registry does windows explorer store its settings, namely "Size" sorted (ascending or descending). More generally : Is it possible to get the state of windows explorer?

Many thanks in advance]]> <![CDATA[Making Windows 8 Metro/Modern Apps resizable as windows]]> https://www.libreautomate.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=4656 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 19:11:06 +0000 stupomer]]> https://www.libreautomate.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=4656 http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/ ... _8_desktop

Seems like this would put apps into windows and therefore more into the territory of control that QM can then do it's wonders on!

Stuart]]> http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/ ... _8_desktop

Seems like this would put apps into windows and therefore more into the territory of control that QM can then do it's wonders on!

Stuart]]> <![CDATA[XP Windows Explorer View Options Saved]]> https://www.libreautomate.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=4507 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 08:29:44 +0000 ssimop]]> https://www.libreautomate.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=4507
Thanks in advance

Simos]]>
Thanks in advance

Simos]]> <![CDATA[QM on Linux.]]> https://www.libreautomate.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3893 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 02:23:22 +0000 TheVig]]> https://www.libreautomate.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3893
I decided to go with Ubuntu. I opted with the Windows installer.
So I downloaded it, ran it, rebooted my machine, and chose to run Ubuntu as my OS. It stepped through setting up Linux (quickly) and loaded my new desktop.

From there I worked on figuring out how to install wine (holy cow, installing things on Linux is quite different)
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Wine

After I got Wine to install and ran the config...I downloaded QM.

Right clicked on the install file and opened it with wine. It ran through the installer and when I was finished...QM opened right up and works perfectly so far!

Being that I kind of clumsily moved through the whole process, I can't give a step by step. By far figuring out how to install wine was the hardest part.]]>
I decided to go with Ubuntu. I opted with the Windows installer.
So I downloaded it, ran it, rebooted my machine, and chose to run Ubuntu as my OS. It stepped through setting up Linux (quickly) and loaded my new desktop.

From there I worked on figuring out how to install wine (holy cow, installing things on Linux is quite different)
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Wine

After I got Wine to install and ran the config...I downloaded QM.

Right clicked on the install file and opened it with wine. It ran through the installer and when I was finished...QM opened right up and works perfectly so far!

Being that I kind of clumsily moved through the whole process, I can't give a step by step. By far figuring out how to install wine was the hardest part.]]>