Script to render multiple projects using aerender.exe.

Hey Guys,
Not quite sure what I am allowed to post, but I wrote a script for myself which allows you to queue up multiple After Effects Projects, then render them all at the same time.
It is my first version, I'm just throwing this out there to see if people want it... If they do then I can add features as requested, or you can just use it as is. It is usefull for me, it may be usefull for you.
It is written with AutoIt, and I can give it to you in the form of a .au3 so that you can open and view it yourself.
Let me know if anyone is interested....

Here is a download link, AutoIt needs to be installed....
http://www.autoitscript.com/forum/topic/150664-after-effects-batch-renderer/
Is there something out there that will do this but easier??? I feel like I may be making a fool of myself and something already exists...

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