Imacros Browser Not responding with VBScript
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Re: Imacros Browser Not responding with VBScript
For those interested, + parallel Thread on SOF:
- Parallel Instance of Imacros Browser Not responding with VBScript
No Replies yet, just got opened... FCI not mentioned...
I will cross-link on SOF to this current Thread in 2 days maybe, to let "Gurus" from the 'vbscript' SOF-Tag Community have the time to react with a "fresh look", hopefully...
(Correct Spelling is "iMacros" btw... )
- Parallel Instance of Imacros Browser Not responding with VBScript
No Replies yet, just got opened... FCI not mentioned...
I will cross-link on SOF to this current Thread in 2 days maybe, to let "Gurus" from the 'vbscript' SOF-Tag Community have the time to react with a "fresh look", hopefully...
(Correct Spelling is "iMacros" btw... )
- (F)CI(M) = (Full) Config Info (Missing): iMacros + Browser + OS (+ all 3 Versions + 'Free'/'PE'/'Trial').
- FCI not mentioned: I don't even read the Qt...! (or only to catch Spam!)
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Re: Imacros Browser Not responding with VBScript
Sorry, I don't completely follow the question. Can you post an example of what you want to be able to do?
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Tom, iMacros Support
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Re: Imacros Browser Not responding with VBScript
This appears to be the same user that started this thread. Perhaps they are not satisfied with the help provided here?chivracq wrote: ↑Sun Jul 07, 2019 3:25 pmFor those interested, + parallel Thread on SOF:
- Parallel Instance of Imacros Browser Not responding with VBScript
No Replies yet, just got opened... FCI not mentioned...
I will cross-link on SOF to this current Thread in 2 days maybe, to let "Gurus" from the 'vbscript' SOF-Tag Community have the time to react with a "fresh look", hopefully...
(Correct Spelling is "iMacros" btw... )
Regards,
Tom, iMacros Support
Tom, iMacros Support
Re: Imacros Browser Not responding with VBScript
No, its just that I didn't find the solution to my problem yet. Any and every help is appreciated .Tom, Tech Support wrote: ↑Tue Jul 09, 2019 2:40 pmThis appears to be the same user that started this thread. Perhaps they are not satisfied with the help provided here?
As VBS was making the browser not responding was thinking of trying to run the .iim files directly from the .bat file, so wanted to how can i initiate them soTom, Tech Support wrote: ↑Mon Jul 08, 2019 4:02 pmSorry, I don't completely follow the question. Can you post an example of what you want to be able to do?
like browser A is opened the 1st .iim file executes from .bat after that the next .iim file should also continue in the same browser A where the 1st .iim file left/ended
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Re: Imacros Browser Not responding with VBScript
Hi Aditya,
So you are saying that the workaround approach I suggested still does not solve the issue? Do the browsers always stop responding, or is it more or less random?
I think the next thing you should try is using separate user accounts as I had initially suggested. For example, create new local Windows user accounts on your machine, i.e. iMacrosUser1, iMacrosUser2, iMacrosUser3, etc. Then create a scheduled task under each account to launch your original VBScript. You'll also want to ensure that each account is logged into the machine when running the scheduled task, as per our best practices here for How to run iMacros unattended.
Oh, I was under the impression that you had a workable solution after you posted:
Unfortunately no, that is a limitation of using the command-line interface - it always launches a new browser instance for playing just the macro specified.Aditya93 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 09, 2019 2:58 pmAs VBS was making the browser not responding was thinking of trying to run the .iim files directly from the .bat file, so wanted to how can i initiate them so
like browser A is opened the 1st .iim file executes from .bat after that the next .iim file should also continue in the same browser A where the 1st .iim file left/ended
So you are saying that the workaround approach I suggested still does not solve the issue? Do the browsers always stop responding, or is it more or less random?
I think the next thing you should try is using separate user accounts as I had initially suggested. For example, create new local Windows user accounts on your machine, i.e. iMacrosUser1, iMacrosUser2, iMacrosUser3, etc. Then create a scheduled task under each account to launch your original VBScript. You'll also want to ensure that each account is logged into the machine when running the scheduled task, as per our best practices here for How to run iMacros unattended.
Regards,
Tom, iMacros Support
Tom, iMacros Support
Re: Imacros Browser Not responding with VBScript
90% of the time the browser goes in not respondingTom, Tech Support wrote: ↑Tue Jul 09, 2019 3:38 pmSo you are saying that the workaround approach I suggested still does not solve the issue? Do the browsers always stop responding, or is it more or less random?
I tried running with the iimRunner but the macro wasnt doing anything that were opened in the other users other then the one which were opened in my screen, the other user was logged in as well.Tom, Tech Support wrote: ↑Tue Jul 09, 2019 3:38 pmI think the next thing you should try is using separate user accounts as I had initially suggested. For example, create new local Windows user accounts on your machine, i.e. iMacrosUser1, iMacrosUser2, iMacrosUser3, etc. Then create a scheduled task under each account to launch your original VBScript. You'll also want to ensure that each account is logged into the machine when running the scheduled task, as per our best practices here for How to run iMacros unattended.
IT maybe due to flash, not sure, if you say will it once again
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Re: Imacros Browser Not responding with VBScript
No, you don't need to use iimRunner in this case. iimRunner is used when you need to run your script in a more restricted user account, e.g. an account setup specifically to run a web server, so that the browser and macros can be run under a separate, normal account.
You can test this scenario without setting up any schedule tasks at first. Just create the user accounts, log into each, then launch your script in each account one at a time by switching between the user accounts. Then after some time, continue to switch between them to check the status of the browsers and whether they are still responding.
You can test this scenario without setting up any schedule tasks at first. Just create the user accounts, log into each, then launch your script in each account one at a time by switching between the user accounts. Then after some time, continue to switch between them to check the status of the browsers and whether they are still responding.
Regards,
Tom, iMacros Support
Tom, iMacros Support
Re: Imacros Browser Not responding with VBScript
After making 4 user accounts, First I ran the normal non scripted iMacros one in each user and they all finished there tasks successfully which apparently they were doing if run in one user also.Tom, Tech Support wrote: ↑Tue Jul 09, 2019 4:23 pmYou can test this scenario without setting up any schedule tasks at first. Just create the user accounts, log into each, then launch your script in each account one at a time by switching between the user accounts. Then after some time, continue to switch between them to check the status of the browsers and whether they are still responding.
After that I started the iMacros via vbscript in different users manually, one in each user the same thing they had to do which i had tried with the non scripted one.
The vbs one didnt give not responding in 4 out of 5 tries, in 1 of them 1 iMacros Browser was not responding, but non of them actually did anything, I mean when i was swapping the users, they were all running but no data was being added in the file, but when i was in that specific user the data starts to add as soon as i switch the user, no more data was being added in the .csv file
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Re: Imacros Browser Not responding with VBScript
Ok, I was afraid that might happen. It sounds like the Flash app may not work when running in a locked desktop. I'm nearly out of ideas at this point, but I would like to see if I can reproduce the behavior myself and troubleshoot it directly. Would you be willing to share your input file with me (the one containing your credentials) so that I can give it a try? If so, please either email a copy to iMacrosSupport-ipswitch[at]progress.com, or use a file sharing service of your choice and email me a link to download the file to the same address.
Regards,
Tom, iMacros Support
Tom, iMacros Support
Re: Imacros Browser Not responding with VBScript
hi Tom
have mailed you the data, hope it will help in finding where the issue is:P
have mailed you the data, hope it will help in finding where the issue is:P
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Re: Imacros Browser Not responding with VBScript
Hi Aditya,
I got the files, thanks. None of the credentials were valid though so I could not test anything further than attempting to login. However, I was able to launch multiple instances of the script and did not experience the iMacros browser "Not Responding" issue:
I got the files, thanks. None of the credentials were valid though so I could not test anything further than attempting to login. However, I was able to launch multiple instances of the script and did not experience the iMacros browser "Not Responding" issue:
Regards,
Tom, iMacros Support
Tom, iMacros Support
Re: Imacros Browser Not responding with VBScript
the credentials should have worked, but even if they worked, you wont be able to run it as the imagesearch n imageclick commands would not be able to find the images unless the resolution of your pc is same as mine.
maybe the run time of the instances that you launched to login were too small, i mean it wont even take a min to login
sending the user ids again on mail
Started 5 instances
after 2 mins
2 went in Not Responding, rest finished successfully
maybe the run time of the instances that you launched to login were too small, i mean it wont even take a min to login
sending the user ids again on mail
Started 5 instances
after 2 mins
2 went in Not Responding, rest finished successfully
Re: Imacros Browser Not responding with VBScript
My 2cts, but hum, you mentioned in your FCI in your OP that you were using iMB v11.5 (and @Tom tested in that Version), while you seem to be using iMB v10.2 from your Screenshot...!? That's a "huge" Difference, I would think..., and stable Version to use in the iMB v10.x Line if your v10.x License didn't allow you to update to v11.0/v11.5/v12.0/v12.5 would be iMB v10.4 anyway...:Aditya93 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 11, 2019 4:49 pmthe credentials should have worked, but even if they worked, you wont be able to run it as the imagesearch n imageclick commands would not be able to find the images unless the resolution of your pc is same as mine.
maybe the run time of the instances that you launched to login were too small, i mean it wont even take a min to login
sending the user ids again on mail
Started 5 instances
after 2 mins
2 went in Not Responding, rest finished successfully
>>>Aditya93 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 23, 2019 3:00 amCode: Select all
VERSION BUILD=11.5.498.2403 Windows 7 x64 (English) Imacros Browser V11.5.498.2403
=> @Tom, boah...!, it's "common" Practice indeed for some Users to open a same Thread on both Forums, nothing "wrong" with that in my Opinion, the "Fields of Expertise" can be different on both Forums, especially if related to 'JS' or 'VBS'..., and if "they" provide the same "Quality" on both Forums and maintain/update them both..., or I stop helping them, even on our Forum... FCI for example is still missing from the Thread on SOF, etc...Aditya93 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 09, 2019 2:58 pmNo, its just that I didn't find the solution to my problem yet. Any and every help is appreciated .Tom, Tech Support wrote: ↑Tue Jul 09, 2019 2:40 pmThis appears to be the same user that started this thread. Perhaps they are not satisfied with the help provided here?chivracq wrote: ↑Sun Jul 07, 2019 3:25 pmFor those interested, + parallel Thread on SOF:
- Parallel Instance of Imacros Browser Not responding with VBScript
No Replies yet, just got opened... FCI not mentioned...
I will cross-link on SOF to this current Thread in 2 days maybe, to let "Gurus" from the 'vbscript' SOF-Tag Community have the time to react with a "fresh look", hopefully...
(Correct Spelling is "iMacros" btw... )
After 4 days (still no Replies), I've just posted a Comment in that Thread on SOF to cross-link to this current Thread on "our" Forum...
And opening a (parallel) Thread on SOF could have been a "good move" indeed for the 'vbscript' part, but hum, still no Replies, and Nb of Views at 15 (with maybe 5 from me, ah-ah...!), which is pretty low and probably only came from Users watching the 'imacros' Tag. I guess the 'vbscript' Tag was probably not the "best" one to choose, that Thread should have gotten much more Views from Advanced Users on SOF watching Threads related to 'VBS'/'VBA'/'WSH' etc...
But the "Quality" of Threads about iMacros on SOF is usually very-very low, I rarely answer Threads there as I don't like the Site which is completely buggy, clumsy, not User friendly, and only aimed at "Askers" (while I'm an "Answerer") and only turns around Reputation Points... And I can't ask a User there to mention their FCI in a Thread without getting all my other Answers down-voted, ah-ah...! (It took me there a stupid 3.5 YEARS...!, to reach 50 Pts to finally be able to post a simple Comment in a Thread, tja...! )
My "Low Quality" Reproach is only about iMacros Threads..., for 'JS'/'VBS'/'WSH'/'CMD' etc..., then the Quality is perfect..., it's my "Bible" for those Technologies/Languages...
And most Users (for iMacros Qt's/Threads) never follow up on their Threads and simply delete their Qt (with the whole Thread) once they've got their Answer, and some very active "Kantu Troll-Team" is highjacking most iMacros Threads also, so it's a bit useless and "frustrating" for me to try to help (iMacros) Users there...
So I simply don't like the Site for that Reputation System and it's simply too buggy for me, with a very bad Design, it doesn't even work anymore in my Default Browser (PM v26.3.3) since one year...
- (F)CI(M) = (Full) Config Info (Missing): iMacros + Browser + OS (+ all 3 Versions + 'Free'/'PE'/'Trial').
- FCI not mentioned: I don't even read the Qt...! (or only to catch Spam!)
- Script & URL help a lot for more "educated" Help...
- FCI not mentioned: I don't even read the Qt...! (or only to catch Spam!)
- Script & URL help a lot for more "educated" Help...
Re: Imacros Browser Not responding with VBScript
I was using vr 11.5 but wasn't able to record the macro with DS option, so i reverted back to my old one that was vr 10.0chivracq wrote: ↑Thu Jul 11, 2019 5:05 pmyou mentioned in your FCI in your OP that you were using iMB v11.5 (and @Tom tested in that Version), while you seem to be using iMB v10.2 from your Screenshot...!? That's a "huge" Difference, I would think..., and stable Version to use in the iMB v10.x Line if your v10.x License didn't allow you to update to v11.0/v11.5/v12.0/v12.5 would be iMB v10.4 anyway...:
Re: Imacros Browser Not responding with VBScript
Oh...!, and you didn't think that was "worth" mentioning...? I don't think @Tom would have done any Testing if your Case had been about iMB and SI v10.x, although I guess that was probably "visible" from the File(s) he received, hum, then OK...Aditya93 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 12, 2019 1:56 amI was using vr 11.5 but wasn't able to record the macro with DS option, so i reverted back to my old one that was vr 10.0chivracq wrote: ↑Thu Jul 11, 2019 5:05 pmyou mentioned in your FCI in your OP that you were using iMB v11.5 (and @Tom tested in that Version), while you seem to be using iMB v10.2 from your Screenshot...!? That's a "huge" Difference, I would think..., and stable Version to use in the iMB v10.x Line if your v10.x License didn't allow you to update to v11.0/v11.5/v12.0/v12.5 would be iMB v10.4 anyway...:
But hum, still not really "convinced", everything you can record in iMB v10.x using the 'DS' Mode should be recordable in iMB v11.5 as well, I would think, and for sure playable in v11.5, then do your Testing in v11.5 like @Tom did...
Your Thread is about running several Instances of iMB (v11.5) through the SI (v11.5) with VBScript, not about recording one specific Action using the 'DS' Mode...
I'm not even sure you can have the complete iMacros Enterprise Env. v10.x + v11.5 with iMB + SI (easily) running next to each other in the same Environment...
(But I/we could use your Help more often on the Forum if you maintain several "Enterprise Level" Environments just to play a Game... I'm jealous, ah-ah...! I also came to iMacros through a Game and have since gained absolutely all my "Knowledge" only from playing stupid Games, ah-ah...! )
- (F)CI(M) = (Full) Config Info (Missing): iMacros + Browser + OS (+ all 3 Versions + 'Free'/'PE'/'Trial').
- FCI not mentioned: I don't even read the Qt...! (or only to catch Spam!)
- Script & URL help a lot for more "educated" Help...
- FCI not mentioned: I don't even read the Qt...! (or only to catch Spam!)
- Script & URL help a lot for more "educated" Help...