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Run AutoHotkey script directly from Notepad++
Hello,
Is there a way to run an AutoHotkey (AHK) script directly from Notepad++?
I recently began editing my AutoHotkey scripts in Notepad++ rather than in Notepad. Now I'm wondering if, after making changes to a file, I can run it directly from Notepad++.
With regular Notepad, you must first save the edited file then go to Explorer (or wherever you have a shortcut) and run the file from there. It would save several keystrokes if the file could be run directly from Notepad++.
I do see a "Run" menu but after clicking, a box comes up asking you to enter the file you'd like to run. It would be quicker of course if there's a way to simply run the code in the currently active tab.
Thanks
Is there a way to run an AutoHotkey (AHK) script directly from Notepad++?
I recently began editing my AutoHotkey scripts in Notepad++ rather than in Notepad. Now I'm wondering if, after making changes to a file, I can run it directly from Notepad++.
With regular Notepad, you must first save the edited file then go to Explorer (or wherever you have a shortcut) and run the file from there. It would save several keystrokes if the file could be run directly from Notepad++.
I do see a "Run" menu but after clicking, a box comes up asking you to enter the file you'd like to run. It would be quicker of course if there's a way to simply run the code in the currently active tab.
Thanks
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Thanks for the responses. Great video Joe.
You're welcome, Steve, and thanks to you for the compliment — I appreciate it!
Ironically, I'm participating in an AutoHotkey webinar right now, but will give you my thoughts when the webinar is over, which should be in two hours. Regards, Joe