Automate internet forms using macros
Aug 20, 2009, 10:32 am
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Automate internet forms using macros
I was recently looking at this software called "imacros" which will record each step you take to fill out a webform and then you can replay it later.
I was thinking that this would be a good tool to automate travel contest entries, especially the daily ones, so long as they don't have the verification type box.
The idea being that you could record the macro once and then everyday you would just have to rerun the macro instead of doing all of the typing work.
Does anyone use any of these systems? The imacros cost around $50.
Also, I have been playing around with using macros in excel to fill out webforms as well. I was successful in completing a macro in excel that opened internet explorer, browsed to a specific web page, and then entered information (including thousands of coupon codes in sequential order). Atleast this was free (except my time).
Anyway, just a thought.
I was thinking that this would be a good tool to automate travel contest entries, especially the daily ones, so long as they don't have the verification type box.
The idea being that you could record the macro once and then everyday you would just have to rerun the macro instead of doing all of the typing work.
Does anyone use any of these systems? The imacros cost around $50.
Also, I have been playing around with using macros in excel to fill out webforms as well. I was successful in completing a macro in excel that opened internet explorer, browsed to a specific web page, and then entered information (including thousands of coupon codes in sequential order). Atleast this was free (except my time).
Anyway, just a thought.
Aug 20, 2009, 10:52 am
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I personally use RoboForm and have for years.... I am able to enter my personal data with a few mouse clicks. In addition, if I have to enter unique info on a form, I can then save the form/website page.
Aug 20, 2009, 4:45 pm
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I would recommend reading the stickys at the top of this thread.
Form fillers - and when they might work against you - are discussed in http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/free-...rohibited.html
Like Wharvey, I also use roboform, which is a pretty good little program. However, it cannot be used on flash forms, and a number of sweepstakes sponsors are beginning to switch over to flash.
Form fillers - and when they might work against you - are discussed in http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/free-...rohibited.html
Like Wharvey, I also use roboform, which is a pretty good little program. However, it cannot be used on flash forms, and a number of sweepstakes sponsors are beginning to switch over to flash.
Aug 21, 2009, 11:43 am
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I too use Roboform for my daily forms. For flash contests that I will be entering daily I use a program called Texter. It is not easy to use but works nice after you learn it.
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Aug 21, 2009, 7:03 pm
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I use RoboForm Portable off a USB drive. Great for filling out forms and remembers all my passwords and user id's. Plus it defeats keystroke loggers on hotel computers as the passwords are not typed in by way of the keyboard.
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