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Possible to script gui apps on Ubuntu

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  • 19-10-2012 1:42am
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    euser1984
    Registered Users Posts: 1,977 ✭✭✭


    Hi,
    I want to script a few mundane tasks but the apps are gui based (gnome).

    Is there anyway to do something like this?

    Thanks.


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    Ant
    Registered Users Posts: 446 ✭✭Ant


    Quite a large number of GUI applications use Python for scripting. See here for a listing.

    You might get more useful information if you're more specific about the applications in question.


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    PrzemoF
    Registered Users Posts: 1,931 ✭✭✭PrzemoF


    OP, do you mind posting some details? It might be quite interesting and useful for others as well. (Use Alt-Ctrl-Shift-R to record gnome desktop)


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    [-0-]
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    Depending on the task, you could use GTK for the GUI on top of C\C++. Similarly, you could use QT for the GUI.

    I prefer QT to GTK - it's miles ahead. QT got some advancements when Nokia bought it (it's the GUI software for their phones now).


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    Scruffles
    Registered Users Posts: 955 ✭✭✭Scruffles


    euser1984 wrote: »
    Hi,
    I want to script a few mundane tasks but the apps are gui based (gnome).

    Is there anyway to do something like this?

    Thanks.
    yes,try anjuta- http://projects.gnome.org/anjuta/
    its an IDE layout and is quite similar to .NET programming,but not as easy-as in it doesnt quite allow someone to build a basic program with clicks on the menu,but its well worth a look.


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