Can I automate any of this?

[Alan Whiteman]

Well, Bob Summers' dilemma would be a good place to start.

On 02/01/2018 09:03 AM, Mark Lawrence wrote:
> On 01/02/18 14:44, Alan Whiteman wrote:
>> Indeed... Can't wait to see what you can help us with!
>
> I can write Python if you have a specific job or jobs that need doing. 
> My C is good but very rusty, I've never done C++ and I very much doubt 
> that CORAL 66 or Monk are of much use :)
>
> I've plenty of spare time as I don't work due to long term ill health.
>
>>
>> On 01/31/2018 02:18 PM, Mark Lawrence wrote:
>>> On 31/01/18 16:05, Alan Whiteman wrote:
>>>> Probably the best way to automate any complex task is through Linux 
>>>> and Bash scripts. I was able to successfully do this (with much 
>>>> help from https://stackoverflow.):
>>>>
>>>
>>> A bit tricky if the OP is on Windows.  Of course I'd consider Python 
>>> and make the solution cross platform, not that my signature makes me 
>>> biased in any way :)
>>>
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