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Silent mode (Hide consoles)

Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2021 10:48 am
by YiMeng
Description

Silent mode only refers to running automation without showing the running windows console, using the "Hotkeys/Silent" switch.

Batch file execution itself will open a console, which can be hidden, additionally, using the methods below.

Alternatively, "hideWin", "focusWin" are also available to hide any other targeted programs.



Usage
  • Running silent mode.
    • Automation objects exported with the "Hotkey/Silent" enabled will run in silent mode.
    • Using object "Play" button with "Hotkey/Silent" enabled will run the object in silent mode .
    • All objects triggered via hotkeys will run in silent mode.
    • It is worth to note that silent mode effects also the behavior of exported playlist batch files.
      • Exported playlist batch files with silent enabled will be compatible with the init console while exported playlist batch files without silent mode is not.

Hide batch console
  • Create a new vbs file to start the batch file without console.
    • View script to generate the vbs file.
  • Create a shortcut to start the batch file minimized
    • Right click on the created shortcut
    • Choose "Properties"
    • On the "Shortcut" tab, Select "Run" dropdown
    • Choose "Minimized"
    • Click "OK" to close