WindowTool

WindowTool is a versatile C++ tool designed for automated interaction with window elements on the Windows operating system. It provides a command-line interface to perform specific actions on windows identified by their title. Key functionalities include finding windows, closing them, or simulating button clicks. This tool is particularly useful for automating GUI tasks, testing user interfaces, or controlling windowed applications programmatically.

Usage

To use WindowTool.exe, follow the command-line syntax below:

Action	Description
find	Outputs "True" if the window is found or "False otherwise.
minimize	Minimize the window.
close	Attempt to close the window.
click	Click a button with the name given a the third argument.
wait	Wait for the window to appear with timeout

0 is returned for success or 1 for error. If the action occurred as asked, the tool will output (stdout) True or False.

Example:

PS C:\Users\xeek> WindowTool.exe "Title of Window" click "Button Text"
True

PS C:\Users\xeek> WindowTool.exe "Title of Window" wait 5000
True

PS C:\Users\xeek> WindowTool.exe "Title of Window" find
True

Installation

You can put the tool anywhere you need it, and rename if if desired.

Building and Testing

To build and test WindowTool, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository.
2. Open WindowTool.sln in Visual Studio.
3. Build the solution by pressing F7 or using the Build menu.
4. To run tests, navigate to the Test Explorer in Visual Studio and run all tests.