What is AutoIt?
Q: What is AutoIt?
A: AutoIt is a freeware programming language for Microsoft Windows.
Q: How was AutoIt used in versions 1 and 2?
A: In versions 1 and 2, it was used to create automation scripts for Microsoft Windows programs, also known as macros.
Q: What changed in version 3 of AutoIt?
A: The scripting language in version 3 was extended to allow it to do more things, and the syntax changed to be similar to the BASIC programming language.
Q: What type of data can an AutoIt script contain?
A: An AutoIt script can contain types of data such as arrays.
Q: Can an AutoIt script be run on computers without the interpreter installed?
A: Yes, an AutoIt script can be converted into a stand-alone executable which can be run on computers that do not have the interpreter installed.
Q: Are there any extra abilities available for the language?
A: Yes, a wide range of function libraries are available known as UDFs or "User Defined Functions", some included as standard and others available from the website which add extra abilities to the language.
Q: Is there a special editor for developing with AutoIt?
A: Yes, there is a special editor based on the free SciTE editor which includes both a compiler and help text providing developers with a standard environment for development.
