The W3bMa5t3r's Gmail New Email Counter and Indicator
Ok this is a very simple program I wrote over the weekend. It does require an Internet connection, but that's a given since you're checking the status of your email account. Oh and this uses Internet Explorer (behind the scenes), so yeah, that's required too.
This program will create a label "
CUSTOM_GMAILCOUNT" that displays the current count of new emails in your account, and an indicator "
CUSTOM_NEW_GMAIL" which will allow you to show an icon when there are new messages.
STOLEN FROM MY SKIN:
Code:
Label Code
L,381,501,30,20,255,255,255,10,"Arial:B","CUSTOM_GMAILCOUNT","RIGHT"
Indicator Code
I,411,492,30,32,"CUSTOM_NEW_GMAIL"
You must edit the "
config.ini" file to enter
your Gmail username and password.
For slower systems or who need to save bandwidth, you can set the
polling speed in the "
config.ini" file. Value is in Milliseconds, 1000 = 1 Second. Set the "
pause_key=" variable in "
config.ini" to set your own hotkey. The "
config.ini" file needs to stay with the "
GmailCount.exe" program for proper operation.
As far as use goes, you can have it load from the "Command to execute" in RoadRunner config, by a button using the "RUN;GmailCount.exe" code, or whatever else floats your boat and works for you. Also, if you just run this program, it will start RoadRunner for you, but if you already have a preconfigured startup for your RoadRunner setup you might not want to do it that way... so it's up to you
Oh and since it had been mentioned before, best I can tell, that even though this is constantly running, there is a very low cpu hit.
Here's a screenshot of the count and indicator working in my newest skin.
Let me know if you encounter any errors or would like something changed/add/etc...
Cheers,
The W3bMa5t3r
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VERSION 1.3
- Fixed the code because if emails were read, the indicator wouldn't go away.
- Added a function to refresh the count faster than what the web page would by itself.
- Added an additional line in the "config.ini" file to set the polling speed. Useful for slower systems or those needing to conserve bandwidth. Set in Milliseconds, 1000 = 1 Second
- Added tray icons that also change status if there are new emails or not.
- Allowed decompiling of code for those who wish to see the code.
VERSION 1.4- Added a quick ping at the beginning of the program as I noticed that sometimes it wasn't working on my system if I rebuilt the program and for some reason the firewall wouldn't notify me that GmailCount.exe was trying to get through. This ping ensures it does.
- Created program icon so it's somewhat distinguishable from other AutoIt programs.
VERSION 1.5- Added a Global Hotkey so you can pause the program if you're needing to type, as the way this program functions, it temporarily steals focus as it updates. The default is "^!p" (Ctrl+Alt+P). Set the "pause_key=" variable in "config.ini" to set your own hotkey.
- Added an additional trayicon that displays a paused state while the program is paused. Clears once you've resumed the program.