RapidKey - Development Log Nº1

Global Variables: - running (bool) - currentMode (click/hold/spam) - hotkeyStart - Mode-specific variables for each feature  Main Functions: - ToggleClickMode() - ToggleHoldMode() - ToggleSpamMode() - StopAll() - ApplySettings() - AutoClick() timer - AutoSpam() timer

Challenges Solved:

• Managing multiple automation modes simultaneously
• Preventing conflicts between different timer functions
• Ensuring proper key release in KeyHold mode
• Updating GUI text dynamically when hotkey changes
• Maintaining settings across different modes

🎯 Design Decisions

Why Tabs?

• Cleaner interface - each mode has dedicated space
• Prevents UI clutter
• Makes settings more intuitive
• Easier to add future modes

Why Separate Buttons?

• Quick access to any mode without switching tabs
• Clear visual indication of available modes
• Better user control

Why INI Files?

• Simple and human-readable
• Easy to backup/share settings
• No database overhead
• Perfect for small configuration data

Why Single-Mode Operation?

• Prevents conflicts between automation types
• Clearer user experience
• Easier to debug and maintain
• Most use cases only need one mode at a time

🔧 Technical Stack

Language: AutoHotkey v1.1 GUI Framework: AutoHotkey GUI commands Storage: INI configuration files Hotkey System: AutoHotkey Hotkey command Timers: SetTimer for interval-based actions

📊 Statistics

Total Lines of Code: ~310 lines Configuration Parameters: 10 saved settings Supported Modes: 3 (Auto-Click, KeyHold, KeySpam) GUI Elements: 3 tabs, 20+ controls File Size: <50KB (compiled .exe)

🚀 Future Ideas

Potential Features for v1.2+:

• Multiple profile system (save/load different configs)
• Randomized intervals (for more natural behavior)
• Click position recording and playback
• Macro recording (sequence of actions)
• Sound notifications on start/stop
• Keyboard shortcuts for mode switching
• Multi-mode operation (run multiple modes simultaneously)
• Advanced click patterns (circles, grids, etc.)
• Statistics tracker (total clicks, time active, etc.)
• Minimize to system tray
• Dark mode UI option

Technical Improvements:

• Code modularization for easier maintenance
• Error handling and logging
• Auto-update checker
• Multi-language support
• Portable mode (no installation required)

💭 Development Notes

What Went Well:

• Clean transition from single-mode to multi-mode
• Tab interface improved organization significantly
• Settings system is robust and reliable
• Hotkey system works smoothly

What Could Be Better:

• Could add more visual feedback
• Might benefit from tooltips on hover
• Consider adding keyboard shortcuts for tabs
• More granular timing options (microseconds?)

Lessons Learned:

• Planning GUI layout before coding saves time
• Dynamic text updates require careful control naming
• Timer management needs attention to prevent conflicts
• User feedback (status messages) is crucial

🎮 Use Cases

Gaming:

• Auto-farming in idle/clicker games
• Spam abilities or actions
• Hold movement keys for AFK activities

Testing:

• UI button stress testing
• Automation of repetitive test cases
• Performance testing with repeated actions

Productivity:

• Automate repetitive clicking tasks
• Test keyboard shortcuts
• Assist with accessibility needs

📝 Notes

This project demonstrates:

• Clean GUI design principles
• State management in desktop applications
• Configuration persistence
• Timer-based automation
• User-friendly interface design

Built with: ❤️ and AutoHotkey

Last Updated: November 2025

 License: Personal Use