Is there such thing as a program that makes programs

[Amature Programmer]

Hey guys do you if there is a program that will allow me to make small programs for myself and family to use?

Thanks in advance.

[hellnoire]

Depends on what you want to do. Do you want to make macros or do you want to make actual programs?

Macros are easier, are scripts, and can do set tasks. However, they are limited.
Programs are harder, are actual programs, and can do far more. However, they are hard to learn.

[BTOR]

what kind of program do you want to make

[Amature Programmer]

@Hellnoire - I would be better off trying to do a macro not an actually program.

@BTOR - I have no clue thats why im asking to see if i can find a program that will let me choose what i want to do.

[bonishah88]

@ amature programmer : the possibilities are really wide, it would be really better if you could be more specific about what you want to create.

[hellnoire]

http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Miscellaneous/Smart-Macro.shtml
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-Enhancements/Other-Desktop-Enhancements/Macro-Recorder.shtml
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Others/Miscellaneous/WinMacro.shtml
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-Enhancements/Other-Desktop-Enhancements/QuickMacro.shtml

Some examples of macro makers. Try them and see what you think.

[Amature Programmer]

@hellnoire thanks for the links much appreciated.

[bonishah88]

@ hellnoire, the last link is broken on softpedia. Quick macro is not there.

[gene]

Also check AutoIt, which is one of the most popular scripting tools for Windows. Scripts can be compiled into stand-alone executables.

Check also AutoIt Forums for example scripts.

[hellnoire]

@ hellnoire, the last link is broken on softpedia. Quick macro is not there.

My mistake then. But the others are. I just went into softpedia and pulled up some results.