Now that AutoHotkey V1 is depracated and v2 is official we, and a lot of other people, will be wanting to switch. We created a two-hour course to point out the "gotchas" and make the transition painless.
If you signup for alerts you'll be eligible for 20% off once the course comes out https://the-Automator.com/V1toV2Course
Remember, all of our courses come with a 200% money back guarantee so there is NOTHING to risk!
TLDR: AutoHotkey V2 offers new features and simplifications to make scripting easier for beginners, and signing up for the course provides a 20% discount.
1. 00:00 🤔 Transitioning from V1 to V2? Get the major gotchas and a 20% discount by signing up now!
1.1 This course covers the major gotchas and things to know when transitioning from V1 to V2, with a 20% discount for signing up now.
2. 01:24 💻 Install V2 alongside V1 to make the switch to AHKV2 painless and add the requires directive to your scripts.
2.1 You can install V2 alongside V1 and keep both on the same computer.
2.2 Adding the requires directive to your scripts will ensure the correct version of AHK is launched and make the switch to AHKV2 painless.
3. 02:59 🤔 Learn the basics of dealing with GUIs and the new features of AutoHotkey v2 to reduce warnings.
3.1 This course provides guidance on dealing with GUIS, covering a basic outline in two hours.
3.2 V2 of AutoHotkey is stricter and provides more warnings, but understanding the new features and how to use them correctly can help reduce the number of warnings.
4. 04:47 🤔 We discussed new features of AHK V2 and how to use them in scripts.
4.1 V2 now allows the use of single or double quotes to encapsulate text, and we discussed continuation sections and the auto execute section of a script.
5. 05:53 🔥 AutoHotkey V2 makes it easier for beginners to use hotkeys and hotstrings, and requires braces for global variables.
5.1 V2 has raised the bar for noobs with simpler hotkeys and hotstrings, and global variables now require braces.
6. 07:15 🤔 AHK V2 has been simplified to make it easier for new people to understand and use for programming.
6.1 V2 is more similar to other programming languages and is easier to understand for those with a programming background, but may be more difficult for those without.
6.2 Lexicos has simplified the language to make it easier for new people to understand and use for programming.
7. 08:52 💻 Choosing the right editor is key to successful AutoHotkey scripting.
7.1 Picking a good editor is essential to make AutoHotkey easier to use and understand.
8. 10:24 🤝 Comment below to switch and get 20% off the course for $60!
8.1 Comment below if you plan on switching and take advantage of the 20% discount on the course, which will be priced at $60.