Assigning Shortcut Keys to Macros
Shortcut keys can be assigned to Root Mode or Immediate Mode macros (KXL routines) in a few easy steps.
Bitmaps and ToolTips:
The bitmaps and the status/tooltip text for the buttons will be read from files on disk. For example, for a macro named <c:\path\to\my_macro.kxl>, the bitmap will be read from <c:\path\to\my_macro.bmp>, and the text will be read from <c:\path\to\my_macro.txt>.
If the .bmp or .txt file does not exist when KeyCreator attempts to read it, the file will be created using <current language path>\MacroDefault.bmp or <current language>\MacroDefault.txt.
Steps:
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Add the KXL file to which you wish to assign a shortcut key to one of the three KXL categories in the Tools>Options>KXL page. Any KXL files added there will now appear in the Tools>Customize>Commands page, under the appropriate category heading. For instance, if you had added a KXL file to the Root KXL category under Tools>Options>KXL, it would appear under Root KXL under Tools>Customize>Commands.
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Find and click on the appropriate heading in the Tools>Customize> Commands page, so that the available KXL files under that heading appear under Buttons.
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Click on the appropriate button (the button for the KXL file you wish to assign).
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Click on the editable field under Press New Shortcut Key, and press the shortcut key(s) you wish to assign to the selected KXL file.
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Click on the ASSIGN KEY button option.
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Click OK.
NOTE: KXL Files added to the Startup list are not available for assignment, but files can be added to multiple lists.