Find window by name and close it

kanegr has asked for the wisdom of the Perl Monks concerning the following question:

How would you find a window by its name and close it in perl? There's an example that works perfectly in vb http://www.vbforums.com/archive/index.php/t-254242.html and it seems to be using features available to perl as well Anyone that can convert that to perl real quick?

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Re: Find window by name and close it by GrandFather (Saint) on Sep 03, 2008 at 23:01 UTC
You may find that Win32::GuiTest has the tools you need to get the job done. Perl reduces RSI - it saves typing	[reply]
Re^2: Find window by name and close it by kanegr (Acolyte) on Sep 03, 2008 at 23:16 UTC
Hey look at that, got it to work. Thanks any ways. I guess I just needed some time with it. Help appreciated	[reply]
Re^3: Find window by name and close it by GrandFather (Saint) on Sep 03, 2008 at 23:37 UTC
You should post the code that works for the benefit of anyone else who has a similar issue. Perl reduces RSI - it saves typing	[reply]
Re: Find window by name and close it by Lawliet (Curate) on Sep 03, 2008 at 22:51 UTC
"Anyone that can convert that to perl real quick? " Yes, but anyone willing to for someone who does not know how to post a question effectively? It is bad manners to simply ask people to code for you. Unless you are offering money. In that case, there are plenty of other websites. I am sure there are people willing to simply assist you with your initial question though. I'm so adjective, I verb nouns! chomp; # nom nom nom	[reply]
Re: Find window by name and close it by Erez (Priest) on Sep 04, 2008 at 06:43 UTC
I recommend AutoIt when in need to manipulate Windows GUI elements explicitly. It's a more Windows-GUI oriented tool, and for a specific job might be easier to use than Perl. Stop saying 'script'. Stop saying 'line-noise'. We have nothing to lose but our metaphors.	[reply]
Re: Find window by name and close it by ady (Deacon) on Sep 04, 2008 at 05:23 UTC
Cut/Paste of code, where future readers may find the spare parts to get their vehicle running (on MSWin). * Using utilities from Sysinternals * Test environment, so 'fake' logon credentials here ... Read more... (17 kB) Best regards, Allan Dystrup	[reply] [d/l]

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