Textify

Textify is a utility that allows you to capture text from dialog boxes, error messages, and other system windows where the content is not selectable by conventional methods. The program solves the problem of copying textual information from interfaces that do not offer this functionality natively.

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• Activation by mouse shortcut. The main function is executed with a combination of keys and a mouse click. The default shortcut is Shift + Middle click. When activated on any window, the contained text becomes selectable in a temporary view.
• Customization of keyboard shortcuts. The keyboard modifiers for the activation shortcut are configurable. The mouse click can be combined with the Control, Alt, or Shift keys. This allows activation to be adapted to specific workflows.
• Hidden window mode. The program can run with the settings window minimized. It is started using a command line parameter (-hidewnd). This keeps the functionality active without a visible interface on the screen.
• Complete portability. Textify does not require installation on the system. It is distributed as a standalone executable file. It runs from any location, such as a USB drive, without leaving settings in the Windows registry.
• Text capture in static controls. The tool identifies and extracts text from standard window controls. It works with labels, non-editable text boxes, and message areas that normally block selection.
• Minimal configuration interface. The settings window presents essential controls in a compact design. It shows options for the activation shortcut and program execution parameters.
• Compatibility with multiple windows. Textify processes textual content from different types of dialog boxes. This includes system error messages, application alerts, and program information windows.
• Conversion to selectable text. The core of the program transforms the graphical content of a control into editable text. It presents the result in a modal dialog box where it can be selected and copied to the clipboard.
• Support for Windows systems. The software is developed for the Windows operating system. It maintains compatibility with modern versions of the platform, including Windows 10 and Windows 11.
• Execution with parameters. Textify accepts command line arguments for automated operations. The main parameter (-hidewnd) starts the program with the interface hidden.
• Fast extraction process. The text capture operation is completed in milliseconds. The response time does not interrupt interaction with other running applications.
• Full text selection. The resulting dialog box allows you to select all the extracted content. It includes the standard copy function with Ctrl+C or via the context menu.
• Automatic detection of controls. The program analyzes the active window under the mouse cursor. It identifies controls containing text using system programming methods.

Textify was created by Rámen Software. Development began in 2016 as a solution to a specific usability problem in Windows. The program is written in C++ using native Windows APIs. The tool arose from the need to copy error messages for documentation and troubleshooting.

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