Python Automation with PyAutoGUI | Full Course With Projects!

Introduction

This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on using Python's PyAutoGUI module for automation tasks. Through three engaging projects, you'll learn how to automate mouse and keyboard actions, making your workflow more efficient. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, this tutorial will help you get started with practical examples.

Step 1: Install PyAutoGUI

Before diving into automation, you'll need to have PyAutoGUI installed.

• Visit the PyAutoGUI installation page.
• If you're using PyCharm, refer to the installation section of the video at 01:15 for specific instructions.

Step 2: Explore Mouse Functions

Understanding mouse functions is crucial for automation.

• Move the Mouse: Use pyautogui.moveTo(x, y) to move the mouse to specific coordinates.
• Drag the Mouse: Use pyautogui.dragTo(x, y) for dragging actions.

Practical Tip

• Use the pyautogui.position() function to get the current mouse position, which can help in determining the coordinates for automation.

Step 3: Implement Click Functions

Click functions allow you to simulate mouse clicks.

• Single Click: Use pyautogui.click() to perform a click at the current mouse position.
• Double Click: Use pyautogui.doubleClick() for double-click actions.
• Right Click: Use pyautogui.rightClick() for right-click actions.

Step 4: Use Scroll Functions

Scrolling can enhance navigation in applications.

• Scroll Up/Down: Use pyautogui.scroll(amount) where amount is a positive or negative value to scroll up or down, respectively.

Step 5: Understand Mouse Up and Down

These functions are useful for more complex interactions.

• Mouse Down: Use pyautogui.mouseDown() to press the mouse button.
• Mouse Up: Use pyautogui.mouseUp() to release the button.

Mini Example

pyautogui.mouseDown()
pyautogui.move(100, 0)
pyautogui.mouseUp()

Step 6: Implement Failsafe

Failsafe is a safety feature that allows you to abort the script quickly.

• Move your mouse to the top-left corner of the screen to stop the script at any time.

Step 7: Project 1: Automated Drawing in Paint

In this project, you will automate a drawing application like Microsoft Paint.

• Open Paint on your computer.
• Use mouse and click functions to draw shapes or patterns.

Step 8: Project 2: Automated Liking on Social Media

This project automates the liking of posts on social media platforms.

• Log into your social media account.
• Use mouse functions to navigate and like posts automatically.

Step 9: Explore Keyboard Functions

Keyboard functions are essential for text input and shortcuts.

• Type Text: Use pyautogui.write('Hello World!') to type text at the current cursor position.
• Press Keys: Use pyautogui.press('enter') to simulate pressing the Enter key.

Step 10: Project 3: Automating the Dino Game

This project automates the popular Google Chrome Dino Game.

• Open the game in your browser.
• Use keyboard and mouse functions to control the character and avoid obstacles.

Step 11: Screenshotting with PyAutoGUI

You can also take screenshots with PyAutoGUI.

• Use pyautogui.screenshot('screenshot.png') to capture the current screen and save it as a PNG file.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to set up PyAutoGUI and utilize its features for mouse and keyboard automation. You also completed three practical projects, enhancing your automation skills. Next steps include experimenting with more complex automation tasks and exploring additional functionalities of PyAutoGUI. Happy coding!