Open serial monitor with code instead of button

Forum 2005-2010 (read only) Software Syntax & Programs
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Is there any way to open the serial monitor window with a code statement instead of clicking the IDE button?

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Code running on the arduino?
No.

There has been talk about a feature that compiles->uploads->starts serial monitor but I don't know whats the state of that.

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You might look at autoit.