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Using QuicKeys Help

QuicKeys Help is essentially an electronic manual installed with QuicKeys. QuicKeys Help contains links and search capabilities that make it more convenient than the printed manual if you have a quick question you need answered.

If you are interested in learning how information is organized in QuicKeys Help, you can browse through the Contents tab of the QuicKeys Help system.

If you need to search for specific information, you can type keywords in the Index tab or you can do a search for a term in the Find tab.


Starting QuicKeys
Starting The QuicKeys Program

QuicKeys consists of three components: an editor program called QuicKeys Editor, a background program called the QuicKeys Engine, and various plug-ins. The QuicKeys Engine must be running for the QuicKeys Editor to display.

You can start QuicKeys three different ways:

Click the Start menu in the taskbar and select QuicKeys from the Program menu.

If you have created a QuicKeys Controller Action that opens the QuicKeys Editor, select the trigger you assigned to start QuicKeys. The trigger can be a hot key, a timed trigger, or a button you click on a QuicKeys toolbar.

Right-click the QuicKeys menu in the status area of the taskbar and select Open QuicKeys Editor.


QuicKeys Editor

The QuicKeys Editor appears when you first start QuicKeys. It is the control center for all QuicKeys functionality. The QuicKeys Editor contains the following components:

Setup Wizards tab

My Keyboard tab

My Toolbars tab

My Actions tab


Setup Wizards Tab

There is a Setup Wizard button for each of the QuicKeys Actions listed in the Setup Wizards tab. When you click a Setup Wizard button, you are guided through the process of setting up individual QuicKeys Actions.Using the Setup Wizard is an excellent method for learning how to use QuicKeys.

If you only want to view a certain category of Actions in the Setup Wizard, click the drop-down arrow in the Setup Wizards tab. You can choose to view All Wizards, Files & Folders Wizards, Internet Wizards, Multimedia Wizards, Network Wizards, QuicKeys Wizards, System Wizards, or Typing Wizards.


My Keyboard Tab
The My Keyboard Tab

Use the QuicKeys My Keyboard tab to manage hot key triggers.

To assign keys that activate QuicKeys Actions, just drag and drop your Actions from the Action Sets area of the tab to a key in the Keyboard Layout area.

Keys used to trigger QuicKeys Actions appear raised. When you click a raised key, the Action to which it is assigned displays in the right side of the tab.

To find out which modifier keys are used with a selected key, select a raised key from the Keyboard Layout area. The Action to which the key is assigned displays on the right side of the tab. If there are modifier keys used to activate this Action, they also display in this area. Modifier keys include the Control key, the Shift key, the Alt key, and the Windows key.

There may be several tabs available in the Action Sets pane. Each tab represents the Action Scope selected for the QuicKeys Action listed in each respective tab. For example, the Actions listed in the Universal tab work in any context, the Actions listed in the Desktop tab are only available when the desktop is active, the Actions listed in a Microsoft Word tab are only available in Microsoft Word, and the Actions listed in the Hardware Profile tab are only available when you are using a different hardware profile.

Right-click Actions listed in the Actions Sets pane or the Key Detail pane to display context menus that provide additional options.

To change the appearance of the Keyboard Layout area of the Keyboard tab to more closely match your keyboard, select a different keyboard in the Options dialog.


My Toolbars Tab

Use the My Toolbars tab to create, edit, or delete QuicKeys toolbars and toolbar buttons. QuicKeys Toolbars allow you to trigger Actions with a click of your mouse. Using toolbars is beneficial if you want quick access to a specific Action without having to remember the hot key that triggers it. QuicKeys toolbars have two components: the toolbar itself and the buttons on the toolbar. The Toolbar Setup Wizard guides you through creating both components, so setting up your toolbars is relatively easy.

To create a toolbar, right-click in the Toolbars pane and select New Toolbar from the context menu that appears.

Select an existing toolbar in the Toolbars tab to display all the Actions, or buttons, that reside on that toolbar in the right side of the tab in the Key Detail pane. You can delete or add toolbar buttons by right-clicking the Key Detail area of the Toolbars tab.

Right-click in the toolbars tab to create a new toolbar, create a new toolbar button, disiplay the Toolbar Button Wizard, hide the toolbar, show the toolbar, delete the toolbar, or display the toolbar's properties. You can edit a toolbar from this tab by double-clicking or right-clicking an existing toolbar and changing the toolbar properties.

Right-click in the Toolbar buttons pane to create a new button, display the Toolbar Button Wizard, or delete the selected toolbar button.

Size the columns and panes of the Toolbars tab by clicking on the separators and dragging.

Double-click a toolbar to display the toolbar's Action Properties dialog.


My Actions Tab

The My Actions tab lists all your Actions, along with each Action's hot key assignment, description and assigned triggers.

You can edit Actions from this tab by double-clicking or right-clicking an Action. If you have cleared the option to "Always use Setup Wizards for editing," this capability allows you to manage your QuicKeys Actions without having to use the Setup Wizard.

Use the menu items in the Create menu to create QuicKeys Actions or Sequences quickly.

There may be several tabs available in this dialog. Each tab represents the Action Scope selected for the QuicKeys Action located in each respective tab. For example, the Actions listed in the Universal tab work in any context, the Actions listed in the Desktop tab are only available when the desktop is active, the Actions listed in the Microsoft Word tab are only available in Microsoft Word, and the Actions listed in the Hardware Profile tab are only available when you are using another piece of hardware profiles (such as your laptop computer when it is docked versus when it is undocked).


Creating Your First Action

In this example, you create an Action that types your name and job title by selecting Alt+F1. After you create an Action, follow the instructions on using Actions.

1.	Click the Setup Wizards tab in the QuicKeys Editor window.

2.	Click the Type Text button.

3.	Read the introduction screen that appears and click Next.

4.	Select the Create a new Action option and click Next.

5.	Type your name and your job title in the Enter text to type box and click Next.( If you want the information to appear on two separate lines, press the Return key after typing your name and then type your job title.)

6.	Type a name for the Action in the Name box.

7.	Select the Assign hot key check box and click Next.

8.	Click in the Hot key box and press the Alt key and the F1 key simultaneously.

9.	Click Next.

10.	Click Finish.

Click here for information on using your first Action.


Using Your First Action
Using Your Type Text Action

Now, let's see how your new Action works.

1.	Close the QuicKeys Editor.

2.	Open your E-mail program or a word processing program.

3.	Position your cursor in the text field and press the Alt key and the F1 key at the same time. QuicKeys automatically takes over and types your signature line for you.


Creating QuicKeys Actions

Create QuicKeys Actions using the Setup Wizard or the Action Properties dialog. The Setup Wizard guides you through setting up Actions using a series of wizard dialogs. The Action Properties dialog allows you to specify all the available options for the selected Action in a single window. The Setup Wizard is useful for people who are still learning about QuicKeys; the Action Properties dialog is useful for people who want to quickly set up or edit QuicKeys Actions.


Show Wizard Introductions

When you use the Setup Wizards to create QuicKeys Actions, you have the option of showing or hiding the introduction page. The introduction page is useful because it describes the selected Action and provides examples for how that Action can be used. By default, QuicKeys shows the introduction page in all of the Setup Wizards. However, if this option has been shut off on your computer, you may want to use these instructions to turn the option back on.

1.	Select Options from the View menu.

2.	Select the Show Setup Wizard introduction page check box.

3.	Click OK.

4.	Select an Action from the Setup Wizards tab. An introduction screen will now appear whenever you create or edit Actions with the Setup Wizard.


Automate the QuicKeys Program

You can automate the way the QuicKeys program behaves using the QuicKeys Controller Action. When you click the QuicKeys Controller button in the Setup Wizards tab, you will have the option to create Actions that open the QuicKeys Editor, show the QuickReference Card, set the status of QuicKeys, set the recording status of QuicKeys, and exit QuicKeys.


Show Hot Keys in QuicKeys Menu

If you want to view your hot key assignments in the QuicKeys menu, follow these steps:

1.	Select Options in the View menu.

2.	Select the Show hot keys in QuicKeys menu option.

3.	Click OK.


Show QuicKeys Icon In Taskbar

If you want to display the QuicKeys menu in the status area of your taskbar:

1.	Select Options in the View menu.

2.	Select the Show icon in taskbar check box.

3.	Click OK.


Save Actions
Save Your Actions

QuicKeys automatically saves your Actions when you close the Setup Wizard. For example, if you create a Web Launcher Action using the Setup Wizard, your new Action is saved when you click the Finish button.

When you create QuicKeys sequences, you are prompted to save your sequence.


Print Actions
Print Your Actions

To print a list of your QuicKeys Actions, select Print from the File menu.


Export Actions

If you want to send a business colleague a really useful set of your QuicKeys Actions, you can export them to your hard drive and send the Action set as an attachment in an E-mail message. When the Setup Wizard tab is displayed, you can export all of your QuicKeys Actions. If any of the other tabs are displayed, only selected Actions are exported.

To export an Action set:

1.	Start QuicKeys.

2.	From the File menu, select Export or Export Selection (depending upon which tab is displayed in the QuicKeys Editor).

3.	Choose where on your hard drive you want to store this Action set and click Save.

4.	Start your E-mail program. Attach the exported Action set to your message and send it around to other people who use QuicKeys.


Import Actions

If a friend sends you a really cool set of QuicKeys Actions, you can import them into your collection of Actions using the following instructions:

1.	From the File menu, select Import.

2.	Navigate to the location on your hard drive where you are storing your friend's Action set and select the file.

3.	Click Open.

4.	Go to your Actions tab in the QuicKeys Editor and check out your newly imported Actions. You will find that everything is intact when it is displayed on your desktop: icons, toolbar Actions, Action names, etc. appear as they did on your friend's computer.


Choose a Keyboard Layout

When you click the My Keyboard tab in the QuicKeys Editor, you see the Keyboard Layout pane. You can adjust what the Keyboard Layout pane looks like by selecting a different keyboard appearance that more closely matches your own personal keyboard.

1.	Select Options in the View menu.

2.	In the Keyboard Layout dropdown menu, select a keyboard.

3.	Click OK.

4.	Select the My Keyboard tab. The Keyboard Layout pane should now resemble the keyboard you selected.


Don't Show Wizard Introductions

When you use the Setup Wizards to create QuicKeys Actions, you have the option of showing or hiding the introduction page. The introduction page is useful because it describes the selected Action and provides examples for how that Action can be used. However, if you are familiar with QuicKeys, you may not need the information in the introduction pages. To turn off this portion of the Setup Wizard you can either select the Don't show wizard introduction pages check box in the introduction page or you can follow these steps:

1.	Select Options from the View menu.

2.	Clear the Show Setup Wizard introduction page check box.

3.	Click OK.

4.	Select an Action from the Setup Wizards tab. The Setup Wizard should immediately prompt you to create, edit, or delete an Action without displaying the Introduction page.


Delete QuicKeys Icon From Taskbar

If you do not use the QuicKeys menu, you may not want it to take up space on your taskbar. To remove the QuicKeys menu from the taskbar:

1.	Select Options in the View menu.

2.	Clear the Show icon in taskbar option.

3.	Click OK.

Note: If you choose to delete the QuicKeys icon from your taskbar, you must select Start Recording from the QuicKeys Editor's File menu to access the QuicKeys recording feature, unless you have a QuicKeys Controller Action set up.


Deleting QuicKeys Actions
Deleting Actions

You can delete QuicKeys Action using the Setup Wizard or the Action Properties tab. To use the Setup Wizard:

1.	Select the My Actions tab in the QuicKeys Editor.

2.	Right-click the Action you want to delete.

3.	Select Delete in the context menu that appears.

Click here for instructions on using the Action Properties dialog:


Deleting Actions from the QuicKeys menu

To delete an Action from the QuicKeys menu, clear the Include in QuicKeys menu option for that Action using the Setup Wizard or the Action Properties dialog..


Turn Off QuicKeys Actions

There may be some QuicKeys Actions that you don't intend to use. For example, you may have no use for the Multimedia Actions if you don' have a sound card installed in your PC.

You can turn off these Actions by clearing them in the Plug-in Manager.

1.	In the QuicKeys Editor, select Plug-ins from the View menu.

2.	Select one plug-in or an entire category of plug-ins and click the Disable button. To expand each plug-in category, select the + symbol. Click the - symbol to close the selected plug-in category.

3.	Click OK in the Plug-in Manager when you are finished disabling plug-ins.

4.	Click the Setup Wizards tab in the QuicKeys Editor. Notice that the buttons for the plug-ins you cleared are no longer visible.

Note: To access the disabled plug-ins again, you must select them in the Plug-in Manager.


Safeguard Actions

If more than one person logs into the network from your machine, your Actions are stored in your personal directory. In other words, your Actions are linked to the user name and password you supply when you log in to the network so other people cannot use them.

If you are not on a network, there are no separate directories for QuicKeys Actions.


Open Programs

The Open Action is useful when you want to open programs, control panels, or other types of files with a QuicKeys trigger. For example, you can use this Action to open Microsoft Excel.

There are two ways to create, edit, and delete an Open Action: click the Open button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process or use the more advanced Action Properties dialog.


Open Control Panels

The Open Action is useful when you want to open programs, control panels, or other types of files with a QuicKeys trigger. For example, you can use this Action to open the Add/Remove Programs control panel.

There are two ways to create, edit, and delete an Open Action: click the Open button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process or use the more advanced Action Properties dialog.


Mark Files Read-Only
Mark Files Read-Only or Not Read-Only

The File Handler Action is useful when you want to mark files read-only, mark files not read-only, set file extension, move files or folders, copy files or folders, rename files or folders, or delete files or folders.

There are two ways to create, edit, and delete a File Handler Action: click the File Handler button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process, or use the nmore advanced Action Properties dialog.


Change Folder Action
Change Folder

The Change Folder Action is useful if you frequently switch between folders during the course of your computer work.. For example, if you work with files that need to be opened from one folder and then saved to another folder, you can use this Action to quickly switch between folders. The Change Folder Action works when your want to change Windows Explorer folders or when you want to change directories from within  "Open" or "Save" dialogs.

There are two ways to create, edit, and delete a Change Folder Action: click the Change Folder button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process, or use the Action Properties dialog.


Recent Files

This Action finds and opens files used within a specified amount of time.When QuicKeys looks for recent files, it examines the file modification dates. The modification date changes whenever the file is saved. For example, you can create a Recent Files Action that displays a list of files modified within the last fifteen minutes.

There are two ways to create, edit, and delete a Recent Files Action: click the Recent Files button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process, or  use the following instructions to complete the Action Properties dialog.


Create Multiple Actions

If you don't want to go through the Setup Wizard 5 times for 5 different Actions, you can create all 5 Actions simultaneously. The "Create/edit Multiple Actions" option is available for the following Actions:

Advanced Text Tools	CD/DVD
Change Folder	Choose Printer
Instant E-mail	Open
QuicKeys Clipbook	QuicKeys Controller
Screen Settings	Set Audio Volume
Type Date/Time	Windows Specials
Dial-Up Networking
To create or edit multiple Actions:

1.	Start QuicKeys.

2.	Click an Action button in the Setup Wizards tab.

3.	Read the introduction screen and click Next.

4.	Choose Create/edit multiple Actions and click Next.

5.	Select the check box for each Action you want to use.

6.	If you want to use a hot key to trigger an Action, click in the Hot key column and press the keys you want to assign to the Action.

7.	If you want the Action to display in the QuicKeys menu, click in the Menu column to toggle the selection. Each time you click, the selection switches between Yes and No. Yes means the Action will display in the QuicKeys menu; No means that the Action will not display in the QuicKeys Menu.

8.	Click Finish when you are done.

Your Actions are automatically displayed in the My Actions tab.


Creating a Run Script Action

The Run Script Action execute scripts as long as you have the appropriate engine installed on your computer. You can run java scripts, visual basic scripts or any other tpe of scripts Windows Scripting Host supports.

You can create or edit a Run Script Action using the Action Properties dialog.


Type Keystroke

Use Type Keystroke to reassign a universal hot key that performs the same task in each of your programs. For example, you can use this Action to substitute Alt+W for the built-in "Close Program" hot keys in each of your programs.

There are two ways to create and edit a Type Keystroke Action: click the Type Keystroke button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process, or use the the Action Properties dialog.


Select Menu

The Select Menu Action is useful when you want to select a menu item with a hot key. For example, you can use this Action for menu items that aren't assigned built-in hot keys.

There are two ways to create and edit a Select Menu Action: click the Select Menu button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process, or use the the Action Properties dialog.


Type Text

The Type Text Action is useful when you want to type text with a hot key. For example, you can use this Action to type your signature line in your E-mail correspondence.

There are two ways to create and edit a Type Text Action: click the Type Text button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process, or use the the Action Properties dialog.


Reformat Text

The Reformat Text Action is especially useful for people who want to copy blocks of  text from the Web or an E-mail message and need to reformat it. When the Reformat Action is triggered, carriage returns and white space are removed from the selected text.

There are two ways to create and edit a Select Menu Action: click the Reformat Text button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process, or use the the Action Properties dialog.


Type Date/Time

The Type Date/Time Action is useful when you want to use a trigger to type the date or time in a specific format. For example, you can use this Action to type the current date in your weekly reports.

There are two ways to create and edit a Select Menu Action: click the Type Date/Time button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process, or use the the Action Properties dialog.


Quote Text

Use the Quote Marks option to denote text authored by other people. For example, in an E-mail message, it is sometimes wise to differentiate between text you wrote and text you are forwarding.

There are two ways to create and edit a Quote Text Action: click the Advanced Text Tools button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process, or use the the Action Properties dialog.


Strip Quote Marks

Use the Strip Quote Marks option if you are copying text from an E-mail message and you need to delete the quote marks that most E-mail programs insert in your messages. For example, you could select the text below, trigger the Strip Quote Marks Action, and copy and paste the altered text into a travel report. Click here to see an example.

There are two ways to create and edit a Strip Quote Marks Action: click the Advanced Text Tools button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process, or use the the Action Properties dialog.


Change Text Case

You can use QuicKeys to change text to title case, uppercase, or lowercase. Use the Title Case option to capitalize the first character of each word in a selected block of text. For example, the sentence, "The boy threw the football" becomes "The Boy Threw The Football" when you trigger the title case Action. Use the Uppercase option to capitalize every character in a selected block of text. For example, the sentence, "The boy threw the football" becomes "THE BOY THREW THE FOOTBALL" when you use the Change Text to Upper Case option. Use the Lowercase option to remove all capitalization from a selected block o text. For example, the sentence, "The boy threw the football" becomes "the boy threw the football" when you trigger the lowercase Action.

There are two ways to change text case with QuicKeys: click the Advanced Text Tools button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process, or use the the Action Properties dialog.


Set Audio Volume

The Set Audio Volume Action is useful when you want to be able to set every sound option on your computer with a QuicKeys trigger. For example, with a single QuicKeys trigger you can set the volume for all or one of the available audio devices.

There are two ways to create and edit a Set Audio Volume Action: click the Set Audio Volume button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process, or use the the Action Properties dialog.


Choose Printer Action
Choose Printer

The Choose Printer Action is useful if you frequently switch between different printers on your network. Any printer that is available in your Printers control panel is available to QuicKeys.

There are two ways to create, edit, and delete a Choose Printer Action: click the Choose Printer button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process or use the more advanced Action Properties dialog.


Instant E-mail

The Instant E-mail Action automates several basic E-mail tasks such as creating a new message, creating a message with pre-defined text, sending selected text, sending recent files, sending selected files, or compressing attachments.

There are two ways to create and edit an Instant E-mail Action: click the Instant E-Mail button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process, or use the the Action Properties dialog.

Note: The Instant E-mail Action only works with mail programs that support the Mail Application Program Interface (MAPI). Some of the more common programs that support MAPI include Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, Exchange client/Windows Messaging, Eudora Pro, Eudora Lite, Lotus CC Mail, Lotus Notes, and Novell GroupWise. This list is not inclusive, so you should also ask your E-mail vendor whether or not their software is MAPI-compliant.


Creating Toolbars

There are four ways to create, edit, and delete Toolbars: click the My Toolbars button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process, right-click in the My Toolbars tab and choose New Toolbar in the context menu that appears, right-click the QuicKeys menu and choose New Toolbar from the Toolbars submenu, or use the following instructions to complete the more advanced Toolbar Action Properties dialog.

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is not selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select QuicKeys Tools from the Create menu.

2.	Select Toolbars from the QuicKeys Tools submenu.

3.	Select Click-N-Go, Dockable, or Floating as your toolbar style.

4.	Choose a toolbar button size from the Action-specific properties pane of the dialog.

5.	In the General tab of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this toolbar.

6.	Click in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to display the toolbar.

7.	Select the Include in QuicKeys menu check box so you can select this toolbar from the QuicKeys menu.

8.	Click OK. Your new toolbar immediately appears in the My Toolbars tab and the My Actions tab.


Click N Go Toolbars
Click-N-Go Toolbars

A Click-N-Go toolbar closes immediately after you select an Action from it. This type of toolbar is useful when you want to preserve screen real estate. For example, if you don't want to remember which Action starts one of the 15 programs installed on your computer, you can create a Click-N-Go toolbar that allows you to start each of these programs by clicking on the toolbar. All you have to do is remember the hot key that opens the Click-N-Go toolbar or select the toolbar from the QuicKeys menu.  You can then click the appropriate program icon on the toolbar and watch as the toolbar disappears just as the selected program opens.


Editing Toolbars

Choose which of the following ways you would like to edit your toolbars. these are the only editing options that are not available when you right-click a toolbar.

Changing Dockable Toolbars to Floating Toolbars

Changing Floating Toolbars to Dockable Toolbars

Changing Floating Toolbars to Click-N-Go Toolbars

Changing Dockable Toolbars to Click-N-Go Toolbars

Changing the size of toolbar buttons

Sizing a toolbar

Rearranging buttons on your toolbar


Deleting Toolbars

There are three methods for deleting toolbars:

Right-click an open toolbar and select Delete in the context menu that appears.

Select the Toolbar button in the Setup Wizards tab and choose to Delete an Action in the Setup Wizard that appears.

Right-click a listed toolbar in the Toolbars tab and select Delete in the context menu that appears.


Deleting toolbar buttons

To delete a toolbar button, open the toolbar and right-click the toolbar button you want to delete. Select Delete from the context menu that appears.


Recording Sequences

Recording is an easy way of creating multi-step Actions. All you have to do is start the recording process so QuicKeys can watch what you are doing, perform the tasks you want QuicKeys to automate, and stop the recording process. When you are finished recording, the Sequence Editor displays..

There are two areas within QuicKeys where you can select the Start Recording option:

From the QuicKeys menu

From the File menu in the QuicKeys Editor

To record a sequence

1.	Select Start Recording from the QuicKeys menu or from the File menu in the QuicKeys Editor. A recording palette appears on your screen and a recording icon flashes over the QuicKeys menu.

2.	Complete the task you want recorded using mouse movements or previously defined hot keys.

3.	Click the Stop icon in the recording palette when you are finished.

4.	The Sequence Editor appears.

5.	Assign the sequence a Name and hot key and try it out.


Building Sequences Manually

If you choose to create a Sequence from scratch (without the recording tool), use the Create menu, drag-and-drop functionality, or the cut/paste capability.

To create Sequences using drag-and-drop, the Create menu, and the cut/paste capability, follow these steps:

1.	Select Sequences from the Create menu.

2.	Position the QuicKeys Editor window alongside the Sequence Editor.

3.	Drag-and-drop Actions you want to use in your sequence from the My Actions tab to the Sequence Editor.

4.	In the Sequence Editor, move the insert arrow to the location in the Sequence where you want to insert another step.

5.	Select an Action from the Create menu.

6.	Complete the Acton Properties dialog and click OK. Another new step is placed in the Sequence.

7.	In the QuicKeys Editor, right-click an Action in the My Actions tab and select Copy from the context menu that appears.

8.	Open the Sequence Editor and right-click in the location where you want to insert another step. Select Paste from the context menu that appears. The Action you copied from the QuicKeys Editor is inserted in your Sequence

9.	Select the Save & Exit button when you are finished adding steps to your Sequence.


Sizing Toolbars
Sizing a Toolbar

You can size a QuicKeys toolbar by positioning your cursor on the edge of the toolbar until the pointer becomes a sizing arrow. Drag the toolbar to the size you prefer using the sizing arrow.


Using Custom Icons

If the extra icons installed with QuicKeys aren't quite what you are looking for, you can select a custom icon for your toolbar button. QuicKeys recognizes icons that:

use the .ico, .exe, or .dll extensions in the file name

have dimensions that equal 16x16 pixels or 32x32 pixels

Selecting Custom Icons

1.	Right-click a button on an open toolbar.

2.	Select Set icon from file.

3.	Click the Browse button in the Select Icon window..

4.	Navigate to the icon you want to use.

5.	Choose the icon you want to use and click Open.

6.	Select the icon you want to use in the Select Icon window. and click OK. The new icon appears immediately on the toolbar button you selected.


Using Bitmap Files

When you right-click a toolbar button, you can select a Set icon from bitmap option. Bitmap is a graphic format commonly used for files created and displayed with the Windows operating system. Bitmap files have the.bmp file extension and should only be used if you view your toolbar with the large button view.


Using Auto hide with Toolbars
Using the Auto hide Feature with Toolbars

Since Dockable toolbars may take up more screen real estate than you prefer, it is possible to make them auto hide. This means that when the cursor is not near the toolbar, the toolbar is hidden from view. As you move the cursor closer to the area of your screen where the dockable toolbar is located, the  toolbar pops up so you can select an Action from it.

To make your dockable toolbar auto hide, simply click the auto hide check box when you are creating or editing a toolbar.

The auto hide feature is only available for the Dockable toolbar style.


Change the size of toolbar buttons
Changing the size of toolbar buttons

To change the size of toolbar buttons, open a toolbar and right-click the title bar. Choose Small or Large buttons.


Changing Toolbar Styles
Changing Toolbars Styles

If you have a Dockable toolbar that you would like to change to a Click-N-Go toolbar:

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the Toolbar button.

2.	Read the introduction page and click Next.

3.	Select Edit an Action and click Next.

4.	Select the Dockable toolbar you want to edit and click Next.

5.	Select Click-N-Go, Dockable, or Floating and click Next.

6.	Select a toolbar button size and click Next.

7.	Specify the name of the toolbar in the Name box.

8.	Select the Place in QuicKeys Menu check box and click Next.

9.	Read the final wizard screen and click Finish.

To open the toolbar, select it from the QuicKeys menu.


Changing Button Icons
Using Sample Button Icons

If you want different button icons to display on your toolbar, you can substitute the default icons with sample icons installed by QuicKeys or your own custom icons.

Using Installed icons

1.	Right-click a toolbar button on an open toolbar.

2.	Select Set icon from file. You may need to navigate to the Sample Files folder which is located in the  Program Files\CE Software\QuicKeys directory.

3.	Select an icon collection from the Icon File drop-down list. You can choose from workplace icons, multimedia icons, symbols, or Windows control icons.

4.	Choose the icon you want to use. The icon darkens when it is selected.

5.	Click OK when you have selected the icon you want to use in you toolbar. The new icon appears immediately on the button you selected.


Adding Toolbar Buttons using Drag-and-Drop
Adding Tooblar Buttons using Drag-and-Drop

An easy way of adding a button to a toolbar is by selecting a file or QuicKeys Action and dragging it to an existing toolbar. Some examples of when you would want to drag and drop items to toolbars include:

Drag your weekly report from your My Documents folder to a QuicKeys toolbar, so you can open it with a click of your mouse next time you need to open it.

If you have a File Handler QuicKeys Action on your toolbar that appends a .doc extension to files, you can drag a .txt file to the File Handler button to quickly change the file extension.

Tip: Drag-and-drop functionality only works for Open File and QuicKeys Action button types. It does not work for Action Menu buttons.


Adding Multiple Buttons to Your Toolbars

To add multiple buttons to your toolbar:

1.	Right-click anywhere in an open toolbar. Click here if you have not yet created a toolbar.

2.	Select Toolbar Button Wizard from the context menu that appears.

3.	Read the introduction page of the wizard that appears and click Next.

4.	Select the check box for each program you want to add to the toolbar and click Next.

5.	Select the check box for each QuicKeys Action you want to add to the toolbar and click Next.

6.	Select the check box for each Action you want displayed in a toolbar drop-down menu and click Next.

7.	Read the final wizard page and click Finish. The new toolbar buttons are automatically added to your toolbar.


Adding A Single Button to Your Toolbar

To add a single button to your toolbar:

1.	Right-click an empty area of an open toolbar. (Click here if you have not yet created a toolbar.)

2.	Select an option from the New Button submenu.

If you selected Open File, navigate through your directories until you find the file you want to open from your toolbar. After you select the file, click Open.

If you selected QuicKeys Action, select an Action you have previously created from the Add Action to Toolbar dialog that appears and click OK.

If you selected Action Menu, select an a QuicKeys Action from the Add Menu to Toolbar dialog that appears and click OK.

The new toolbar button immediately appears in your toolbar.


Add an Action to the QuicKeys Menu

1.	Start QuicKeys.

2.	Click the My Actions tab.

3.	Right-click an Action in the My Actions tab.

4.	Select Properties from the context menu that appears. The Action Properties dialog appears

5.	In the Action Properties tab, select Include in QuicKeys menu and click OK.

The Action you selected should now appear in the QuicKeys menu.


Actions Tab Tips
My Actions Tab Tips

Tip: You can sort your Actions in the My Actions tab by clicking the column heading you want to use as the sorting reference.

Tip:  You can see the most information in the My Actions tab using the Details view.


File Handler

The File Handler enables you to mark files as read only, mark files not read only, set file extensions, move files and folders, copy files and folders, and rename files and folders.


CD DVD
CD/DVD

The CD/DVD Action enables to control your computer's CD player when you are listening to music CDs. You can Play, Pause, Stop, skip to the Next Track, go to the Previous Track, or Eject the CD.

There are two ways to create and edit a CD/DVD Action: click the CD/DVD button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process, or use the the Action Properties dialog.


Windows Specials

The Windows Specials Action is useful when you want to activate a specific Windows function with a single hot key. For example, you can use this Action to:

Control the front window

Close front window

Toggle size of front window

Minimize front window

Organize all windows

Cascade all windows

Close all windows

Minimize all windows

Tile all windows vertically

Tile all windows horizontally

Control your computer

Log off current user

Restart computer

Shutdown computer

Set computer to standby


Web Launcher

Use the Web Launcher Action when you want to open Uniform Resource Locators (URLs) on the Web with a single hot key. You can also use this Action to Display Netscape Bookmarks or Internet Explorer Favorites in a special dialog, or you can open a text selection as a URL.

There are two ways to create and edit a Web Launcher Action: click the Web Launcher button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process, or use the the Action Properties dialog.


Control the QuicKeys Program
QuicKeys Controller

The QuicKeys Controller Action is useful when you want to manipulate the QuicKeys program with a simple trigger. For example, you can use this Action to open the Quickeys Editor, Show the QuickReference Card, Set status of QuicKeys, Set recording status, and Exit QuicKeys


If There Are Hot Key Conflicts
Hot Key Conflicts

When you have several Actions, there is a chance that a hot key in one Action Set conflicts with a hot key in another set. For example, let's say the F5 hot key is assigned to two Actions. One hot key opens Photoshop and can be triggered universally. The other hot key changes the layout of a document and can only be triggered in the specified database program. What happens when you press F5?

QuicKeys has rules of priority to resolve hot key conflicts. When the same hot key is used for several different tasks, the resulting Action depends upon where the hot key falls in this hierarchy:

1.	Program-specific hot keys

2.	Universal hot keys

3.	Hot keys defined by a particular program

Applying this information to the above example, if the database program is open, F5 formats a database document. If the database program is not open and F5 is pressed, Photoshop starts.


If you can't find some of your Actions
Enabling QuicKeys Actions

It is possible to turn off individual QuicKeys Actions. To turn them back on:

1.	Start QuicKeys.

2.	From the View menu, select Plug-ins.

3.	If one of the listed categories is dimmed, it contains an Action that has been disabled.  Click the + or - symbols to collapse and expand the plug-in categories.

4.	If the Action you are trying to use does not have a mark in the check box, select the item and click Enable. You should now be able to see the QuicKeys Action you enabled.


If there's No QuicKeys Icon on Your Taskbar
Inserting the QuicKeys Icon On Your Taskbar

Select Options in the View menu and make sure Show Icon in taskbar is selected.


If you don't see the Setup Wizard
Viewing the Setup Wizard

The Setup Wizard appears when

you create your Actions from the Setup Wizards tab

when you create your Actions in the My Actions tab and have Always use Setup Wizards for editing selected in the Options dialog.


If you need to call QuicKeys technical support
Technical Support

CE Software's Technical Support Department is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Central Standard Time. Technical Support can be reached by:

Phone: 515-221-1803

Fax: 515-221-1806

Newsgroups: http://www.help.cesoft.com/

E-mail: ceonline@cesoft.com


If Your Keyboard Doesn't Match the Keyboard Tab
My Keyboard Doesn't Look Like the My Keyboard Tab Layout

When you click the My Keyboard tab in the QuicKeys Editor, you see the Keyboard Layout pane. You can adjust what the Keyboard Layout pane looks like by selecting a different keyboard appearance that more closely matches your own personal keyboard.

1.	Select Options in the View menu.

2.	In the Keyboard Layout pulldown menu, select a keyboard.

3.	Click OK.

4.	Select the Keyboard tab. The Keyboard Layout pane should now resemble the keyboard you selected.


If your Quickeys Program Doesn't Start
Turning on the QuicKeys Engine

The QuicKeys Editor may not start if the QuicKeys Engine is not already running. To turn on the QuicKeys Engine, select QuicKeys from the Start menu's Program submenu..


If Your QuickStart Wizard Doesn't Appear
The QuickStart Wizard

Immediately after you install QuicKeys, a QuickStart wizard appears. This wizard guides you through creating a few basic QuicKeys Actions to get you started. The QuickStart wizard only appears when there are no QuicKeys Actions on your machine.


Contacting CE Software
Contacting CE Software, Inc.

CE Software welcomes your feedback about QuicKeys and the accompanying documentation. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, please use the following information to contact us:

Technical Support

Phone: 515-221-1803

Fax:  515-221-1806

Newsgroups: http://www.help.cesoft.com/

E-mail: ceonline@cesoft.com

Sales/Customer Service

Phone: Domestic orders: 800-523-7638

International orders: 515-221-1801

Fax: International and Domestic orders: 515-221-2258

Online: http://www.cesoft.com/service/cshome.html

Product Feedback

feedback@cesoft.com

Documentation Feedback

manuals@cesoft.com


Action Properties
QuicKeys Action Properties

The Action Properties dialog appears when you have cleared the QuicKeys option to Always use Setup Wizards for editing and you select an Action from the Create menu. The top of the dialog features tabs where you can select general Action properties. The bottom of the dialog contains Action-specific properties.

Action Properties Tabs

General tab: Use the General tab to change the name of the Action and the assigned hot key for the selected QuicKeys Action. Click the Clear hot key button when you want to delete your hot key assignment.

Toolbars tab: Use the Toolbars tab to create or edit a toolbar that contains the selected Action. You can choose from Dockable, Click-N-Go, or Floating toolbars.

Action Scope tab: Use the Action Scope tab to specify the context in which the Action functions. If the Action is universal it works in all of your programs. Actions can also be program-specific, function only when your desktop is active, or work only from a specific hardware profile. A hardware profile is a collection of settings for other hardware, such as a laptop computer.

Timed Triggers tab: Use the Timed Triggers tab to specify when timed QuicKeys Actions should run. For example, you can choose to automatically start your E-mail program at 8 AM every morning.


Add Selection to Clipbook

The QuicKeys Clipbook Action is useful when you want to save text or a graphic as a clip and paste it elsewhere at a later time. For example, you can use this Action to store your company logo in the Clipbook.

1.	Start QuicKeys.

2.	Click the QuicKeys Clipbook button in the Setup Wizards tab.

3.	Read the introduction screen and click Next.

4.	Choose Create a new Action and click Next.

5.	Choose Copy selection to clipbook from the drop-down list.

6.	Click Next.

7.	Position your cursor in the Hot key box and press Alt+Ctrl+F5.

8.	Click Next.

9.	Type a name for the Clipbook Action in the Name box.

10.	Click Finish when you are done.


Advanced Text Tools

The Advanced Text Tools Action allows you to process blocks of text using the Reformat Text, Quote Text, Strip Quote Mark, Uppercase, Lowercase, or Title Case options. This function is very useful when you work with text selections from a variety of sources, such as the Worldwide Web.

Reformat Text: Provides the ability to clean up text by stripping out unnecessary carriage returns. This feature is useful when you frequently copy text from Web pages.

Quote Text: Inserts a quote character (>) at the beginning of each line of text. This is useful when you want to designate text that someone else wrote.

Strip Quote Mark: Strips the common quote character ">" from the beginning of selected sentences. This feature is useful when text from an E-mail message needs to be placed into a word processing document where quote characters are inappropriate.

Uppercase: Changes all selected text to uppercase characters. For example, this option would alter the previous text so it looks like this: "CHANGES ALL SELECTED TEXT TO UPPERCASE CHARACTERS."

Lowercase: Changes all selected text to lowercase characters. For example, this option would alter the previous text so it looks like this: "changes all selected text to lowercase characters."

Title Case: Changes all selected text to title case characters. For example, this option would alter the previous text so it looked like this: "Changes All Selected Text To Lowercase Characters."


Choose Folder

The Choose Folder option enables you to select a folder that is not listed as an option within the Change Folder Action.

There are two ways to create, edit, and delete a Choose folder Action: click the Change Folder button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process or use the more advanced Action Properties dialog.


Delete Sequences

You can delete QuicKeys sequences by right-clicking the sequence in the My Actions tab of the QuicKeys Editor and selecting the Delete option from the context menu that appears.


Dockable Toolbars

A Dockable toolbar attaches to an entire side of your screen. This type of toolbar is useful when you want to keep your toolbar in the same position whenever you start a specific program. For example, if you use several shortcuts for Microsoft Word, you can place them on a program-specific, Dockable toolbar so they are accessible whenever Microsoft Word is open.

Tip: Each side of the computer screen only supports one Dockable toolbar.

Tip: You can choose to auto hide your Dockable toolbars.


Edit QuicKeys Actions

After you become comfortable with QuicKeys, you can take advantage of its advanced editing capabilities. Using advanced editing, you can edit an Action from the QuicKeys Action Properties dialog. If you prefer to use the Setup Wizard to edit your Actions, click here.

You can access QuicKeys's advanced features using one of the following methods:

right-clicking an Action in the My Actions tab and selecting Properties from the context menu that appears

double-clicking an Action in the Actions tab


Edit Actions With the Setup Wizard
Editing Actions With the Setup Wizard

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Click the Setup Wizards tab.

2.	Select the Setup Wizard button for the Action you want to edit. For example, select the Windows Specials button.

3.	Read the introduction dialog and click Next.

4.	Select Edit an Action you created previously and click Next.

5.	Make your edits in the remaining Setup Wizard dialogs and click Finish when you reach the end of the Setup Wizard.


Exiting QuicKeys

You can exit QuicKeys by selecting Exit in the File menu or by triggering a QuicKeys Controller Action that automatically closes the QuicKeys Editor.


Floating Toolbars

A Floating toolbar can be moved anywhere on your screen. This type of toolbar is useful when you are working on a project that requires you work in several different programs simultaneously. For example, if you are creating an advertisement for your company picnic, you can have a universal Floating toolbar with Action buttons that allow you to start PageMaker, go to a specific project folder on your hard drive, type boilerplate text in the first page of the brochure, and save your work.


Format Builder

Clicking the Format Builder button in either the Setup Wizard or the Action Properties dialog displays a Custom Date/Time Builder dialog. Choose a format from the left column and click the Add button to move it to the right column. Rearrange the selected formats using the Up and Down buttons.


Glossary
Glossary of Terms

Action-Tasks that QuicKeys completes. For example, you can trigger an Action by selecting the hot key you assigned to the Action.

Action Scope-The range of operation for an Action. For example, you can create Actions that only work when Microsoft Word is active or Actions that work in any active window.

Action Set-A collection of Actions or sequences used primarily in the context of importing or exporting Actions. For example, users can export an Action set and share it with another QuicKeys user.

CD-Controls the volume for your computer's CD player

Clip-An item placed in the QuicKeys Clipbook.

Clipboard-The system's holding area for an item selected using the Cut or Copy feature.

Clipbook-A QuicKeys-specific holding area for files, text selections, or graphics.

context menu-The menu that appears when you right-click your mouse.

Extension-The part of a Windows file name that identifies the file type. For example, ".dll" indicates that a file is a dynamic link library file.

Hardware Profile-A hardware profile is an identity that contains different settings than your default configuration. For example, if you typically use a laptop computer when it is docked, you may have a different hardware profile for the laptop when it is undocked.

Hot key-The key(s) you must press on your keyboard to trigger a QuicKeys Action.

Key-One of the buttons on a computer keyboard.

Master Out-Adjusts the volume in identical increments for every audio device available on your computer. It's comparable to the universal remote you have at home for your TV, VCR, and CD player.

Modifier keys-Keys such as Alt, Control, Shift, or Windows, that are used in combination with other keys to trigger a QuicKeys Action. For example, if you choose Shift+Alt+F8 to open your E-mail program, the Shift and Alt keys are your modifier keys.

Parameters-Program-specific command lines  you can use to further control the behavior of the selected file.

Plug-in-QuicKeys components, such as the Change Folder Action.

Properties-Attributes or characteristics of an object used to define its state, appearance, or behavior.

QuicKeys Editor-The main component of the QUicKeys interface where you access the Setup Wizards, My Keyboard, My Toolbars, and My Actions tabs as well as the various menu items.

QuickReference Card-A window that can appear in any program and display which QuicKeys Actions are available.

QuicKeys menu-The context menu that appears when you right-click the QuicKeys icon located by default in the status area of the taskbar.

Run-The appearance of a file when it is opened with the Open Action.

Scope-The range of operation for an Action. For example, you can create Actions that only work when Microsoft Word is active or Actions that work in any active window.

Sequence-A series of Actions that execute consecutively with a single trigger.

Shortcut-The icon that appears when you drag a QuicKeys Action to the desktop and it becomes system shortcut.

Synth-Adjusts the volume for your Musical Instrument Device Interface (MIDI) files. MIDI sound files are typically low fidelity sounds synthesized by your computer that are much smaller in size than digitally sampled files.

Trigger-The hot key, toolbar, or QuicKeys menu item that initiates an Action.

Toolbar-A palette made up of buttons that represent QuicKeys Actions.

URL-Uniform Resource Locator. The Worldwide Web (WWW) consists of URLs that take you to specific Web sites. For example, CE Software's URL is http://www.cesoft.com/

Wave-Adjusts the volume for digitally sampled files on your computer. Wave files contain a ".wav" extension and are usually quite large in size.


Editing Hot Key Triggers

The easiest way to edit hot key assignments is to click in the My Actions tab of the QuicKeys Editor and click in the Hot key column. A blinking cursor appears and you can press the new hot key combination you want to use.


Icons vs. Bitmaps

When you right-click a toolbar button, you may wonder what the difference is between the Set icon from bitmap and Set icon from file options. Bitmap files have the .bmp file extension, while standard icons are available in .ico, *.dll, and *.exe files. Beyond that, the primary difference between the two file types is that icons have set dimensions and bitmaps don't. Icons must be 16x16 or 32x32 pixels. If the dimensions of a graphic are different than one of those two settings, the graphic should be a bitmap file rather than an icon file.

Icon files are easier for QuicKeys to work with because their set dimensions work well if you use the small or medium button view. However, bitmaps work just fine if you use the large button view.


The Create Menu

Use the QuicKeys Editor Create menu to create Sequences and QuicKeys Actions. For example you can select Multimedia Tools from the Create menu and choose CD/DVD from the Multimedia Tools submenu. Depending on how your options are set up, the CD/DVD Setup Wizard or the CD/DVD Action Properties dialog display.

If you select the Create menu in the Sequence Editor dialog, you can insert Actions and Sub-Sequences into Sequences.

You can also right-click in the My Actions tab or in the Action Sets pane of the My Keyboard tab to display a Create submenu in the context menu that appears.


Modify Actions

You can edit or delete existing QuicKeys Actions using the Setup Wizard.

1.	Click the Setup Wizards tab.

2.	Click an Action button.

3.	Go through the Setup Wizard until you are asked whether you want to create, edit, or delete an Action.

4.	Choose to edit or delete the Action.

5.	If you chose to edit the Action, make any changes you want to the Action's properties.

6.	Click Finish when you get to the end of the Seti[ Wizard.


More About Date/Time
More About Date/Time Actions

You can create a custom date and time format by scrolling to the bottom of the format list and clicking Custom Format. Click the Add and Remove buttons to specify the formats you want to use and click the Up and Down buttons to reorder the date and time display.

 You can resize the columns in the Create Multiple Actions dialog by clicking the column separators and moving them to the left of right.


Open

Use the Open Action to open programs, documents, control panels, or custom files.


Open Custom Files

The Open Action is useful when you want to open programs, control panels, or custom files with a QuicKeys trigger. A "Custom" file can be a DOS-based program or some other type of file that does not "check in"with the Windows registry. The registry is a database that stores configuration data about the user, the installed programs and programs, and the specific hardware.

There are two ways to create, edit, and delete an Open Action: click the Open button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process or use the more advanced Action Properties dialog.


Parameters

Parameters are the program-specific command lines you can use to further control the behavior of a selected file in an Open Action. Each program installed on your computer has its own unique set of command parameters that are reminiscent of DOS commands. Consequently, it would be wise to have experience with DOS before typing random text in the Parameters box.


Paste Item  from Clipbook
Paste preselected item from Clipbook

Choose this option when you have a specific clip in your QuicKeys Clipbook that you want to paste with a QuicKeys trigger. You cannot select this option unless you have already created at least one QuicKeys clip.


Path

Specify the program, document, control panel, or other type of file you wish to open in the Path field.


Using the Plug-in Manager

QuicKeys contains a Plug-in Manager that can be used to turn plug-ins, or Actions, on or off. This is useful if you find that you do not have a need for some of the Actions installed with QuicKeys. For example, if you use an older PC that does not have a sound card, you may have no need any of the multimedia Actions, such as CD/DVD or Set Audio Volume.

1.	Start QuicKeys

2.	Select Plug-ins from the View menu.

3.	Click the + or - symbols to display or hide the various QuicKeys plug-ins.

4.	Select the plugs-in you want to turn off and click Disable. If you disable a plug-in, QuicKeys can not use Actions created with that plug-in until you enable it.


QuicKeys Menu
The QuicKeys Menu

The QuicKeys menu appears when you right-click the QuicKeys icon that is located in the status area of your taskbar. You can access toolbars, recording tools, QuicKeys Actions, and the QuicKeys Editor from this menu.

You can choose whether or not an Action displays in the QuicKeys menu by selecting or deselecting the menu icon in the Triggers column of the QuicKeys Editor. When the menu icon is bolded, the Action displays in the QuicKeys menu.


Quote Text Example

Before

I would like to attend the annual Tech Writing conference Thursday and Friday, October 15-16, 1998, at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel in Cedar Rapids.

After

>I would like to attend the annual Tech Writing conference Thursday and Friday,

>October 15-16, 1998, at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel in Cedar Rapids.


Run

The Run field in the Advanced Launch Properties dialog of the Open Action specifies the appearance of the selected window when it opens. For example, you can choose Normal, Minimized, or Maximized.


Scope

The range of operation for an Action. For example, you can create an Action that works in only one of your programs, in all of your programs (Universal), when your desktop is active, or when you are using a specific hardware profile. You can set Action Scope in the Setup Wizard or in the Action Properties dialog.

Selecting Scope with the Setup Wizard

When you change scope from the Setup Wizard, you must select the Action scope check box in the page of the Setup Wizard that discusses triggers and click Next. The next Setup Wizard page displays Universal as the default scope. To limit the scope of the Action, click the Change Scope button and select an option from the Scope drop-down list that appears. Click Next and proceed by completing the Setup Wizard.

Selecting Scope from the Action Properties dialog

To change the scope of an Action from the Action Properties dialog, you must first select an Action from the Create menu. When the Action Properties dialog appears, click the Action Scope tab. Select an option from the Scope drop-down list. Click OK when you are finished.


Sequence Overview

Sequences are collections of QuicKeys Actions that you put together to complete a multi-step task. Sequences can be as easy or complex as you need and creating them is much easier than the alternative -- learning a scripting language.

There are three basic tasks you must complete when you build a sequence:

You must record or manually create every individual Action you want to include in the sequence.

You must test and fine-tune your sequence.

You must save your sequence after you are finished fine-tuning it.


Start In

This command can be traced back to the DOS "Change Directory" (CD) command. If you want to open a program that can only look for files in the currently selected directory, it is important to specify the directory path in the Start in box.


Starting Help
Starting QuicKeys Help

If you are reading this, you already know at least one method for opening the QuicKeys Help system. However, you may not know that there are additional ways you can access this file:

Select QuicKeys Help from the Help menu

Press F1 on your keyboard

Click the Help button


Strip Quote Mark Example

Before

>I would like to attend the annual Tech Writing conference Thursday and Friday,

>October 15-16, 1998, at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel in Cedar Rapids.

After

I would like to attend the annual Tech Writing conference Thursday and Friday, October 15-16, 1998, at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel in Cedar Rapids.


Timed Triggers

With QuicKeys, you can set a timer that starts QuicKeys Actions automatically. To set a timed trigger:

1.	Start QuicKeys

2.	Select an Action button in the Setup Wizards tab.

3.	Click Next in the introduction page.

4.	Select Edit an Action you created previously and click Next.

5.	Select the Action you want to edit and click Next.

6.	Click Next in the Setup Wizard until you get to the triggers screen.

7.	Select the Set timed trigger check box and click Next.

8.	Click the Set Timer button.

9.	In the Action Timers dialog, choose when to trigger the Action and click OK.

10.	Click Next.

11.	Click Finish.

You can also set up a timed trigger by selecting or deselecting the clock icon in the Triggers column of the QuicKeys Editor. When the clock icon is bolded, the Timed Trigger dialog displays so you can choose when you want the Action triggered..


Turn On QuicKeys Plug-ins

You can completely customize how QuicKeys works for you. Consequently, QuicKeys allows you to turn all plug-ins on and off in the Plug-in Manager. If you notice that some of your QuicKeys Actions are missing, you need to make sure all of them are turned on in the Plug-in Manager.

1.	In the QuicKeys Editor, select Plug-ins from the View menu.

2.	Expand or contract the listed plug-in categories by selecting the +  or - symbols. Make sure there are checks in each plug-in check box you want to access in the QuicKeys Editor.

3.	Click OK in the Plug-in Manager when you are finished turning plug-ins on and off.

Click on the Setup Wizards tab in the QuicKeys Editor. Notice that the buttons for the plug-ins you selected are now visible.


Toolbar buttons

There are three types of toolbar buttons you can display on your toolbar: Open File, QuicKeys Action, and Action Menu. Each type of button offers different functionality. For example, Open File toolbar buttons enable you to open files, the QuicKeys Action toolbar buttons enable you to trigger an Action you have previously created in the QuicKeys Editor, and the toolbar buttons display a drop-down menu that offers all the tasks available for the selected QuicKeys Action.


Clear Hot Keys
Clearing Hot Keys

To delete a hot key assigned to a particular Action:

1.	 In the QuicKeys Editor, click the My Actions tab.

2.	 Right-click the Action you want to edit.

3.	 In the menu that appears when you right-click, select Properties. The QuicKeys Action Properties window appears.

4.	 In the Properties tab, select the Clear hot key button.

5.	 Click OK when you are finished editing the Action.


Using the QuicKeys Program
Using QuicKeys Actions

There are two primary tasks involved in using QuicKeys. The first task is creating Actions. You can create Actions with the Setup Wizard or with the Action Properties dialog.

The second task is triggering the Actions you have created. There are four ways to trigger an Action:

Press a hot key to select a menu

Click a button on a toolbar to start a program

Select the Action from the QuicKeys menu

Specify that the Action be triggered when a timed trigger goes off


Windows Key
The Windows Key

The Windows key is a special key on most modern keyboards that allows you to complete basic Windows functions with a single key or key combination.


Open Documents

The Open Action is useful when you want to open programs, documents, control panels, or other types of files with a QuicKeys trigger. For example, you can use this Action to open a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.

There are two ways to create, edit, and delete an Open Action: click the Open button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process or use the more advanced Action Properties dialog.


QuickReference Card

The QuickReference card is a dialog that displays all your QuicKeys Actions and corresponding hot keys. It's main purpose is to jog your memory if you forget which hot key perofrms which Action. You can click one of the Actions listed in the QuickReference Card to trigger it or  you can print the QuickReference Card and keep the printout near your computer.

You can use the QuicKeys Controller Action to create a QuickReference Card Action.

Tip: If you used the QuickStart Wizard when you installed QuicKeys, there's already a QuickReference Card Action available to you when you press Shift+Cntrl+Space.


Sequence Editor

The Sequence Editor automatically appears whenever you finish recording a sequence. It also displays when you select Sequence from the Create menu. Use the Sequence Editor to create or modify your sequences. When the Sequence Editor appears, you can use the tabbed area of the dialog to name the sequence, assign the sequence a trigger, and choose how many times you want your sequence to be repeated,

The leftmost column in the list of sequence Actions contains an arrow called the Insert arrow. Use the Insert arrow to specify where in the sequence you want QuicKeys to insert another step.

Use the Step ID column of the Sequence Editor to pinpoint where your sequence is having difficulty if does not initially execute succeessfully. When this occurs, an alert displays with the Step ID you need to check.

Use the Description column for specific information about a particular step in the sequence.

Use the Result column to track the decision making process used for the selected sequence step.


QuicKeys Engine

The QuicKeys Engine is a background program that is necessary for the QuicKeys Editor to function. Most of the time you don't need to pay any attention to the Engine because it's started whenever you turn on your computer. However, if you ever turn off the QuicKeys Engine, it's important to know how to turn it back on because your Actions won't work without it.

If you ever have to quit the QuicKeys Engine, use one of the following methods to restart it:

Restart your computer

Select QuicKeys from the Programs submenu in the Windows Start menu


Set QuicKeys Options

You can customize what you see when you run QuicKeys in the Options dialog. Click Options in the QuicKeys View menu to view the Options dialog. The following options are available in the Options dialog:

Select the Keyboard Layout you want to use in the Keyboard tab. You can choose a standard keyboard layout or a laptop keyboard layout.

Show the QuicKeys icon in the taskbar. Select this option when you want to access the QuicKeys menu from the status area of your taskbar.

Show hot keys in the QuicKeys Menu. Select this option when you want assigned hot keys to be displayed alongside the name of your Actions in the QuicKeys Menu.

Show Setup Wizard introduction page each time you open the Setup Wizard. Select this option when you want to read about each Action before you create it.

Always use Setup Wizards for editing. Displays a Setup Wizard each time you create or modify an Action. When this check box is cleared and yu attempt to modify an Action or create an Action from the Create menu, the Action Properties dialog appears rather than a Setup Wizard. Clear this option if you are an advanced QuicKeys user and you do not want to use wizards.

Show sequence recording toolbar. Displays the Recording toolbar when you are using QuicKeys to record Actions.

Show sequence playback toolbar. Displays the Playback toolbar when you trigger an Action or Sequence. The playback toolbar allows you to track the step the Sequence is currently completing. You can also use this toolbar to pause or stop the Sequence at any time.


Deleting Action Using Action Properties

1.	Clear the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is selected in the Options dialog.

2.	Click the Setup Wizards tab.

3.	Select the Setup Wizard button for the Action you want to delete. For example, select the Windows Specials button.

4.	Read the introduction dialog and click Next.

5.	Select Delete an Action and click Next.

6.	Select an Action to delete and click Finish.


Sequence Tools

If you use QuicKeys to create Sequences, there are several Sequence Tools that may be useful to you. Several of these tools are only available from the Sequence Tools submenu in the Sequence Editor because they are more useful as a step in a Sequence than as a standalone QuicKeys Action.

Button Click - Clicks dialog buttons during a sequence. You can access this option by selecting System Tools from the Create menu and selecting Button Click from the System Tools submenu.

Mouse Click - Mimics a mouse click with a keystroke. You can access this option by selecting System Tools from the Create menu and selecting Mouse Click from the System Tools submenu.

Play Sound - Plays a designated .wav sound file. You can access this option by selecting Multimedia Tools from the Create menu and selecting Play Sound from the Multimedia Tools submenu.

Pause - Directs the sequence to wait for a specified amount of time before proceeding with the sequence. This Action is often useful if your Sequence is unable to complete all its steps successfully. To add a Pause to your Sequence, open the Sequence Editor. In the Sequence Editor, select Sequence Tools from the Create menu and select Pause from the Sequence Tools submenu.

Wait for Window - Provides the ability to set window attributes and actions. Wait for Window is often inserted in your Sequences when you use the recording feature. To manually add a Wait for Window to your Sequence, open the Sequence Editor. In the Sequence Editor, select Sequence Tools from the Create menu and select Wait for Window from the Sequence Tools submenu.

Password Vault - Stores information, such as passwords, in your sequences. When you use the recording feature to automate any process that requires a password, you can use this tool to secure your password. Click here to learn more about the Password Vault Action.

Message - Displays a custom dialog at a designate point in your sequence. This Action is useful for more complex Sequences that use Result Handing to vary the outcome of the Sequence. To add a Message Action to your Sequence, open the Sequence Editor. In the Sequence Editor, select Sequence Tools from the Create menu and select Message from the Sequence Tools submenu. See the printed documentation for an example of how to use this Action.

Window - Selector-selects a window in a sequence. This Action is often inserted in your Sequences when you use the QuicKeys recording feature. To manually add a Window Action to your Sequence, open the Sequence Editor. In the Sequence Editor, select Sequence Tools from the Create menu and select Window from the Sequence Tools submenu.


Editing Sequences

Use the Sequence Editor to modify, or fine-tune your QuicKeys sequences.

To add steps to your sequences, position the the Sequence Editor's insert arrow where you want an Action or sequence tool inserted. Then, select the Action you want to insert from the Sequence Editor's Create menu.

Double-click a sequence step in the Sequence Editor to edit it.


Result Handling

When you build sequences, you will more than likely find that your sequences occasionally encounter unexpected conditions that can keep it from completing successfully. To resolve this issue, the QuicKeys Sequence Editor uses built-in result handling. This essentially means that you can tell each step of the sequence what to do if it comes across unexpected dialogs or other items. That way, you don't waste your time trying to anticipate every possible obstacle your sequence may confront while it's running.

In the If step succeeds and If step fails lists, you can direct a particular step in the sequence to stop the sequence, stop the sequence and notify user, continue to the  next step, or skip to the next step. If you are creating a Subordinate Sequence, you can also direct a particular step in the Sequence to Fail Sequence or Fail Sequence and notify user. Each result handling option is represented by a different icon that displays in the Sequence Editor's Result column. You can double-click the icons to quickly change the result handling option for a specific step.

See the printed documentation for an illustration and more detailed information.


Screen Settings
Screen Settings Action

The Screen Settings Action can change your monitor's resolution to a predefined setting quickly and accurately. The settings available in the Monitor Settings list are taken from your computer's system information, so only the supported resolutions display. For example, you can a trigger that increases or decreases your monitor resolution if you have a laptop computer, but use a desktop monitor when you're at home.

There are two ways to create, edit, and delete a Screen Settings Action: click the Screen Settings button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process, or  use the following instructions to complete the Action Properties dialog.


Action-specific Properties

The information in the Action-specific properties area of the QuicKeys Action Properties dialog is different for each QuicKeys Action. For example, the QuicKeys Controller Action provides options for controlling QuicKeys, whereas the Open Action provides options for opening programs and control panels. For information on completing the Action-Specific Properties area of the Action Properties dialog, use the Search tab of the Help system to perform a Search for the Action you want to create.


Always use Setup Wizards for editing

This option is available when you select Options from the QuicKeys Editor View menu. Choose this option when you want a Setup Wizard to appear whenever you want to edit an existing QuicKeys Action.


Copy Files or Folders AP
Copy Files/Folders Using the Action Properties Dialog

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select File Tools from the Create menu.

2.	Select File Handler from the File Tools submenu. The Action Properties dialog appears.

3.	Choose Copy files or folders from the Copy drop-down list.

4.	Select the folder to which you want to copy your files. If you select Specified folder from the Copy dropdown list, you must type the path of the file or click the Browse button to navigate to and select the file.

5.	Check the Overwrite existing files check box to immediately replace existing files with the same file names as the files you are moving.

6.	In the General tab at the top of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this Action.

7.	Click in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to trigger the Open Action.

8.	Click OK. Your new Action immediately appears in the Actions tab of the QuicKeys Editor.


Copy Files or Folders Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the File Handler button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create a new Action and click Next.

4.	Select Copy files or folders and click Next.

5.	Select the folder to which you want to move your files. If you select Specified folder from the Copy to dropdown list, you must type the path of the file or click the Browse button to navigate to and select the file.

6.	Check the Overwrite existing files check box to immediately replace existing files with the same file names as the files you are copying.

7.	The Name box is automatically prefilled with the name of the Action. You can use the prefilled text or name the Action yourself by highlighting the default text in the  Name box and typing.

8.	Select the scope and trigger for the Action.

9.	Click Finish. The new Action is immediately visible in your My Actions tab.


Choose Folder Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the Change Folder button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create a new Action and click Next.

4.	Select Choose folder and click Next.

5.	Click the Browse button and navigate to the folder you want to choose on the fly with QuicKeys.

6.	Click Next.

7.	The Name field is automatically prefilled with the name of the Action. You can use the prefilled text or name the Action yourself by highlighting the default text in the Name box and typing a different name.

8.	Select the scope and trigger for the Action.


Open Program Setup Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the Open button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create a new Action and click Next.

4.	Select Program and click Next.

5.	Select a program from the list that displays and click Next. If you select Advanced, you must specify Parameters, Start in, and Run options to control the way the program is displayed once it is started.

6.	The Name field is automatically prefilled with the name of the Action. You can use the prefilled text or you can name the Action yourself by highlighting the default text in the Name box and typing a new name.

7.	Select the scope and trigger for the Action and click Next.

8.	Read the final Setup Wizard page and click Finish.

9.	Click in the My Actions tab to view your new Action.


Open Documents AP
Open Documents with the Action Properties Dialog

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select File Tools from the Create menu.

2.	Select Open from the File Tools submenu. The Action Properties dialog appears.

3.	Choose Document from the Type drop-down list.

4.	Click the Browse button and navigate to the location of the file you want to open.

5.	Select the file and click Open.

6.	Do not edit the Parameters, Start in, and Run boxes unless you need to alter the behavior of the document once it is open.

7.	In the General tab of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this Action.

8.	Click in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to trigger the Open Action.

9.	Click OK. Your new Action immediately appears in the Actions tab of the QuicKeys Editor.


Open Documents Setup Wizard
Open Document Setup Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the Open button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create a new Action and click Next.

4.	Select Document and click Next.

5.	Select the Browse button that displays.

6.	Navigate to the document you want QuicKeys to open and click Open.

7.	The Setup Wizard displays with the name of the selected file. Click Next if the file selected is the one you want to open.

8.	The Name box is automatically prefilled with the name of the Action. You can use the prefilled text or you can name the Action yourself by highlighting the default text in the Name box and typing a new name.

9.	Select the scope and trigger for the Action and click Next.

10.	Read the final Setup Wizard page and click Finish.

11.	Click in the My Actions tab to view your new Action.


Open Control Panels AP
Open Control Panels with the Action Properties Dialog

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select File Tools from the Create menu.

2.	Select Open from the File Tools submenu. The Action Properties dialog appears.

3.	Choose Control Panel from the Type drop-down list.

4.	Select a control panel from the Path drop-down list..

5.	Do not edit the Parameters, Start in, and Run boxes unless you need to alter the behavior of the document once it is open.

6.	In the General tab of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this Action.

7.	Click in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to trigger the Open Action.

8.	Click OK. Your new Action immediately appears in the Actions tab of the QuicKeys Editor.


Open Control Panel Setup Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the Open button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create a new Action and click Next.

4.	Select Control Panel and click Next.

5.	Select a control panel from the list that displays and click Next.

6.	The Name box is automatically prefilled with the name of the Action. You can use the prefilled text or you can name the Action yourself by highlighting the default text in the Name box and typing a new name.

7.	Select the scope and trigger for the Action and click Next.

8.	Read the final Setup Wizard page and click Finish.

9.	Click in the My Actions tab to view your new Action.


Open Custom Files Wizard
Open Custom Files Setup Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the Open button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create a new Action and click Next.

4.	Select Custom and click Next.

5.	In the Run box, type the path of the file you want to open. Click Browse if you don't know the path, or click Advanced to display the Advanced Launch Properties dialog.

If you clicked the Browse button, navigate to the location of the file, select the file, and click Open.

If you clicked the Advanced button, complete the Parameters, Start in, and Run boxes.

6.	Click Next.

7.	The Name box is automatically prefilled with the name of the Action. You can use the prefilled text or you can name the Action yourself by highlighting the default text in the Name box and typing a new name.

8.	Select the scope and trigger for the Action and click Next.

9.	Read the final Setup Wizard page and click Finish.

10.	Click in the My Actions tab to view your new Action.


Open Custom Files AP
Open Custom Files with the Action Properties Dialog

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select File Tools from the Create menu.

2.	Select Open from the File Tools submenu. The Action Properties dialog appears.

3.	Choose Custom from the Type drop-down list.

4.	Type the path of the custom file in the Path box.

5.	Do not edit the Parameters, Start in, and Run boxes unless you need to alter the behavior of the document once it is open.

6.	In the General tab of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this Action.

7.	Click in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to trigger the Open Action.

8.	Click OK. Your new Action immediately appears in the Actions tab of the QuicKeys Editor.


Mark Files AP
Mark Files Read-only or Not Read-only in the Action Properties Dialog

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select File Tools from the Create menu.

2.	Select File Handler from the File Tools submenu. The Action Properties dialog appears.

3.	Choose Mark files read-only or Mark files not read only from the Actions drop-down list.

4.	In the General tab at the top of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this Action.

5.	Click in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to trigger the Open Action.

6.	Click OK. Your new Action immediately appears in the Actions tab of the QuicKeys Editor.


Mark Files with the Setup Wizard
Delete Files/Folders Using the Setup Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the File Handler button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create a new Action and click Next.

4.	Select Delete files or folders and click Next.

5.	The Name field is automatically prefilled with the name of the Action. You can use the prefilled text or you can name the Action yourself by highlighting the default text in the Name box and typing a new name.

6.	Select the scope and trigger for the Action and click Next.

7.	Read the final Setup Wizard page and click Finish.

8.	Click in the My Actions tab to view your new Action.


Set File Extension

The File Handler Action is useful when you want to mark files read-only, mark files not read-only, set file extension, move files or folders, copy files or folders, rename files or folders, or delete files or folders.

There are two ways to create, edit, and delete a File Handler Action: click the File Handler button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process, or use the more advanced Action Properties dialog.


Rename Files and Folders

The File Handler Action is useful when you want to mark files read-only, mark files not read-only, set file extension, move files or folders, copy files or folders, rename files or folders, or delete files or folders.

There are two ways to create, edit, and delete a File Handler Action: click the File Handler button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process, or use the more advanced Action Properties dialog.


Move Files and Folders

The File Handler Action is useful when you want to mark files read-only, mark files not read-only, set file extension, move files or folders, copy files or folders, rename files or folders, or delete files or folders.

There are two ways to create, edit, and delete a File Handler Action: click the File Handler button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process, or use the more advanced Action Properties dialog.


Copy Files and Folders

The File Handler Action is useful when you want to mark files read-only, mark files not read-only, set file extension, move files or folders, copy files or folders, rename files or folders, or delete files or folders.

There are two ways to create, edit, and delete a File Handler Action: click the File Handler button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process, or use the more advanced Action Properties dialog.


Delete Files and Folders

The File Handler Action is useful when you want to mark files read-only, mark files not read-only, set file extension, move files or folders, copy files or folders, rename files or folders, or delete files or folders.

There are two ways to create, edit, and delete a File Handler Action: click the File Handler button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process, or use the more advanced Action Properties dialog.


Set File Extension Setup Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the File Handler button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create a new Action and click Next.

4.	Select Set file extension and click Next.

5.	Type the 3 character file extension in the File extension box or click the Ask for extension when Action is triggered if you want to be prompted for the file extension each time you trigger this Action. You do not need to type the period when you specify the 3 character extension.

6.	The Name field is automatically prefilled with the name of the Action. You can use the prefilled text or you can name the Action yourself by highlighting the default text in the Name box and typing a new name.

7.	Select the scope and trigger for the Action and click Next.

8.	Read the final Setup Wizard page and click Finish.

9.	Click in the My My Actions tab to view your new Action.


Set File Extension  AP
Set File Extension in the Action Properties Dialog

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select File Tools from the Create menu.

2.	Select File Handler from the File Tools submenu. The Action Properties dialog appears.

3.	Choose Set File Extension from the Actions drop-down list.

4.	Type the 3 character file extension in the File extension box. For example, type doc so Microsoft Word recognizes the file.

5.	Click the Ask for extension when Action is triggered check box if you want to be prompted for the 3 character file extension each time you trigger this Action.

6.	In the General tab at the top of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this Action.

7.	Click in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to trigger the Open Action.

8.	Click OK. Your new Action immediately appears in the My Actions tab of the QuicKeys Editor.


Rename Files/Folders Wizard
Rename Files/Folders Setup Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the File Handler button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create a new Action and click Next.

4.	Select Rename files or folders and click Next.

5.	Choose a Style for the renamed files.If you choose a style that requires text, you must type the characters you want to use in the file/folder name in the Text box. If you select a style that requires a variable, you must select one of the numeric of alphanumberic Variable options. An Example of your selection appeasr at the bottom of the Setup Wizard page.

6.	Click Next.

7.	The Name field is automatically prefilled with the name of the Action. You can use the prefilled text or you can name the Action yourself by highlighting the default text in the Name box and typing a new name.

8.	Select the scope and trigger for the Action and click Next.

9.	Read the final Setup Wizard page and click Finish.

10.	Click in the My Actions tab to view your new Action.


Rename Files/Folders AP
Rename Files/Folders in the Action Properties Dialog

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select File Tools from the Create menu.

2.	Select File Handler from the File Tools submenu. The Action Properties dialog appears.

3.	Choose Rename files or folders from the Actions drop-down list.

4.	Choose a Style for the renamed files.If you choose a style that requires text, you must type the characters you want to use in the file/folder name in the Text box. If you select a style that requires a variable, you must select one of the numeric of alphanumberic Variable options. An Example of your selection appeasr at the bottom of the Setup Wizard page.

5.	In the General tab at the top of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this Action.

6.	Click in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to trigger the Open Action.

7.	Click OK. Your new Action immediately appears in the Actions tab of the QuicKeys Editor.


Move Files/Folders Wizard
Move Files/Folders Setup Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the File Handler button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create a new Action and click Next.

4.	Select Moves Files/Folder and click Next.

5.	Select the folder to which you want to move your files. If you select Specified folder from the Move to dropdown list, you must type the path of the file or click the Browse button to navigate to and select the file.

6.	Check the Overwrite existing files check box to immediately replace existing files with the same file names as the files you are moving.

7.	The Name field is automatically prefilled with the name of the Action. You can use the prefilled text or you can name the Action yourself by highlighting the default text in the Name box and typing a new name.

8.	Select the scope and trigger for the Action and click Next.

9.	Read the final Setup Wizard page and click Finish.

10.	Click in the My Actions tab to view your new Action.


Move Files/Folders AP
Move Files/Folders Using the Action Properties Dialog

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select File Tools from the Create menu.

2.	Select File Handler from the File Tools submenu. The Action Properties dialog appears.

3.	Choose Move files or folders from the Actions drop-down list.

4.	Select the folder to which you want to move your files. If you select Specified folder from the Move dropdown list, you must type the path of the file or click the Browse button to navigate to and select the file.

5.	Check the Overwrite existing files check box to immediately replace existing files with the same file names as the files you are moving.

6.	In the General tab at the top of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this Action.

7.	Click in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to trigger the Open Action.

8.	Click OK. Your new Action immediately appears in the Actions tab of the QuicKeys Editor.


Copy Files/Folders
Copy Files/Folders Setup Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the File Handler button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create a new Action and click Next.

4.	Choose the folder to which you want to copy your files. I

5.	The Name field is automatically prefilled with the name of the Action. You can use the prefilled text or you can name the Action yourself by highlighting the default text in the Name box and typing a new name.

6.	Select the scope and trigger for the Action and click Next.

7.	Read the final Setup Wizard page and click Finish.

8.	Click in the My Actions tab to view your new Action.


Copy Files/Folders AP
Copy Files/Folders Using the Action Properties Dialog

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select File Tools from the Create menu.

2.	Select File Handler from the File Tools submenu. The Action Properties dialog appears.

3.	In the General tab at the top of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this Action.

4.	Click in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to trigger the Open Action.

5.	Click OK. Your new Action immediately appears in the Actions tab of the QuicKeys Editor.


Delete Files/Folders Wizard
Delete Files/Folders Setup Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the File Handler button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create a new Action and click Next.

4.	Select Delete files or folders and click Next.

5.	The Name field is automatically prefilled with the name of the Action. You can use the prefilled text or you can name the Action yourself by highlighting the default text in the Name box and typing a new name.

6.	Select the scope and trigger for the Action and click Next.

7.	Read the final Setup Wizard page and click Finish.

8.	Click in the My Actions tab to view your new Action.


Delete Files/Folders AP
Delete Files/Folders Using the Action Properties Dialog

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select File Tools from the Create menu.

2.	Select File Handler from the File Tools submenu. The Action Properties dialog appears.

3.	Choose Delete files or folders from the Actions drop-down list.

4.	In the General tab at the top of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this Action.

5.	Click in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to trigger the Open Action.

6.	Click OK. Your new Action immediately appears in the My Actions tab of the QuicKeys Editor.


Change Folders AP
Change Folder Action Properties Dialog

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is not selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select the Actions tab in the QuicKeys Editor.

2.	Select File Tools from the Create menu.

3.	Select Change Folder from the File Tools submenu.

4.	Click the Predefined folder button and choose the destination folder you want to use from the drop-down list. QuicKeys switches to the destination folder when you trigger the Change Folder Action in any standard Open or Save dialog.

5.	If you do not want to use any of the predefined folders, click the Choose folder option. Type the path of the folder you want to select or click the Browse button and navigate to the folder.

6.	In the General tab of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this Action.

7.	Click in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to trigger the Change Folder Action.

8.	Click OK. Your new Action immediately appears in the Actions tab.


Change Folder Wizard
Change Folder Setup Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the Change Folder button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create a new Action and click Next.

4.	Select Change Folder and click Next.

1.	Click the Predefined folder button and choose the destination folder you want to use from the drop-down list. QuicKeys switches to the destination folder when you trigger the Change Folder Action in any standard Open or Save dialog.

2.	If you do not want to use any of the predefined folders, click the Choose folder option. Type the path of the folder you want to select or click the Browse button and navigate to the folder.

3.	The Name field is automatically prefilled with the name of the Action. You can use the prefilled text or you can name the Action yourself by highlighting the default text in the Name box and typing a new name.

4.	Select the scope and trigger for the Action and click Next.

5.	Read the final Setup Wizard page and click Finish.

6.	Click in the My Actions tab to view your new Action.


Open Recent Files AP
Recent Files Setup Wizard

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select the Actions tab in the QuicKeys Editor.

2.	Select File Tools from the Create menu.

3.	Select Recent Files from the File Tools submenu.

4.	Choose the interval you want QuicKeys to use when searching for recently modified files. You can choose to open files modified in the last 15 minutes, in the last 24 hours, or in the last X hours X minutes.

5.	Click the Don't show temporary files check box if you do not want QuicKeys to flag temporary files, such as Internet Explorer cache files, when searching for recently modified files.

6.	In the General tab of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this Action.

7.	Position your cursor in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to trigger the Recent Files Action.

8.	Click OK. Your new Action immediately appears in the Actions tab.


Open Recent Files Setup Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the Recent Files button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create a new Action and click Next.

4.	Select the modification interval you want QuicKeys to use when searching for recently modified files and click Next.

5.	Click the Don't show temporary files check box if you do not want QuicKeys to flag temporary files, such as Internet Explorer cache files, when searching for recently modified files.

6.	The Name field is automatically prefilled with the name of the Action. You can use the prefilled text or you can name the Action yourself by highlighting the default text in the Name box and typing a new name.

7.	Select the scope and trigger for the Action and click Next.

8.	Read the final Setup Wizard page and click Finish.

9.	Click in the My Actions tab to view your new Action.


Screen Settings AP
Change Screen Settings With the Action Properties Dialog

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select System Tools from the Create menu.

2.	Select Screen Settings from the System Tools submenu. The Action Properties dialog appears.

3.	Choose an option from the Screen settings list. The list is populated by settings that your monitor and video card support.

4.	In the General tab of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this Action.

5.	Position your cursor in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to trigger the Screen Settings Action.

6.	Click OK. Your new Action immediately appears in the My Actions tab.


Screen Settings Wizard
Screen Settings Setup Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the Screen Settings button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create a new Action and click Next.

4.	Select an option from the Screen settings list and click Next. Click the Test button if you want to see what the new setting looks like before you choose to use it.

5.	The Name field is automatically prefilled with the name of the Action. You can use the prefilled text or you can name the Action yourself by highlighting the default text in the Name box and typing a new name.

6.	Select the scope and trigger for the Action and click Next.

7.	Read the final Setup Wizard page and click Finish.

8.	Click in the My My Actions tab to view your new Action.


QuicKeys Clipbook AP
QuicKeys Clipbook Action Properties Dialog

The Action Properties dialog is best used for creating a single Clipbook Action or editing your existing Actions. To create multiple Actions simultaneously, see the QuicKeys Clipbook Wizard topic.

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select the My Actions tab in the QuicKeys Editor.

2.	Select System Tools from the Create menu.

3.	Select QuicKeys Clipbook from the System Tools submenu. The Action Properties dialog displays.

4.	Choose a Clipbook option from the Action-specific properties pane of the dialog. You can choose from Paste preselected item from Clipbook, Prompt for list of items to paste from Clipbook, Copy selection to Clipbook, Open Clipbook Editor.

5.	In the General tab of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this Action.

6.	Click in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to trigger the QuicKeys Clipbook Action.

7.	Click OK. Your new Action immediately appears in the Actions tab.


QuicKeys Clipbook Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the QuicKeys Controller button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create/edit multiple Actions and click Next.

4.	Read the explanation page and click Next.

5.	Select the check boxes for Copy selection to Clipbook, Open Clipbook Editor, and Prompt for list of items to paste.

6.	Click in the Menu column so that all the listed Actions will display in the QuicKeys menu.

7.	Click Finish when you are done.

8.	Click in the My Actions tab to view your new QuicKeys Clipbook Actions.


Prompt to Paste
Prompt for List of Items to Paste

This option displays all your QuicKeys clips in a modified Clipbook Editor view. If you have not created any QuicKeys Clips, you cannot select this option.


Copy Selection to Clipbook

Choose this option when you want to add selected test, graphics, or other files to your QuicKeys Clipbook with a QuicKeys trigger, such as a hot key.


Open Clipbook Editor

This option opens the QuicKeys Clipbook Editor. You can copy, paste, delete, rename, or look at a preview of your clips using the Clipbook Editor.


QuicKeys Clipbook

The QuicKeys Clipbook Action is invaluable when you want to cut and paste text, graphics or other files that you have stored in the QuicKeys Clipbook. This Action is very similar to the system Clipboard except that the Clipbook enables you to store as many clips as your available disk space allows. The system Clipboard only allows you to store a single item and that item is deleted if you shut down your computer.

There are two ways to create, edit, and delete a Clipbook Action: click the QuicKeys Clipbook button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process, or  use the following instructions to complete the Action Properties dialog. Since the QuicKeys Clipbook requires the creation of multiple Actions to function, the Setup Wizard provides the most efficient way to set it up the first time you use it.


Choose PrinterAP
Choose Printer Using the Action Properties Dialog

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select Network Tools from the Create menu.

2.	Select Choose Printer from the Network Tools submenu. The Action Properties dialog appears.

3.	Choose a printer from the list that appears.

4.	In the General tab at the top of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this Action.

5.	Click in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to trigger the Choose Printer Action.

6.	Click OK. Your new Action immediately appears in the My Actions tab of the QuicKeys Editor.


Dial-Up Networking
Dial-Up Networkingu

The Dial-Up Networking Action enables you to connect or disconnect from a Dial-Up Networking services with a simple QuicKeys trigger. This feature is especially useful in QuicKeys Sequences or for users of Windows 95A who are required to enter passwords for network services.

You must have Dial-Up Networking installed and configured on your computer for this Action to function properly.

There are two ways to create and edit a Dial-Up Networking Action: click the Dial-Up Networking button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process, or use the the Action Properties dialog.


Special Characters

The Special Characters Action is useful when you want to type a specific international character with a hot key you specify. For example, you can use this Action to type the copyright symbol.

There are two ways to create and edit a Special Characters Action: click the Special Characters button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process, or use the the Action Properties dialog.


QuicKeys Toolbars

Toolbars are graphical representations of specific tasks on the computer. For example, most programs contain toolbars that allow you to cut, copy, and paste selected items just by clicking the corresonding icons. Similarly, QuicKeys offers toolbars that allow you to start QuicKeys Actions by clicking a QuicKeys toolbar button. Using toolbars is beneficial if you want quick and convenient access to specific Actions without having to remember the hot key that triggers it. In fact, you can place all of your QuicKeys Actionas on toolbars if you are more visually-oriented. You can even choose to Auto hide your toolbars to preserve space on your screen. The way you use QuicKeys toolbars is completely dependent upon you and the way you work.

There are three styles of QuicKeys toolbars: Click-N-Go, Dockable, and Floating.

Tip: If you used the QuickStart Wizard when you installed QuicKeys, you already have a Dockable toolbar at your disposal called QuicKeys.


Select Window Properties

If you are recording a Button Click, Wait for Window, or Window Selector Action, you can select which window you want the Action to choose by clicking the Select Properties button in the Sequence Action Properties dialog. There is an icon in the Window Properties dialog called Window finder. Click on the icon and hold down your mouse button until your cursor becomes a magnifying glass. Drag the cursor the window you want to select in your Action or Sequence and watch how the information in hte Window Properties dialog changes depending on which window the cursor is positioned over. This feature helps ensure that the proper window is selected during a QuicKeys Sequence.

Note: You can also click the Window Properties button in the Windows Specials Action Properties dialog to use the Window finder tool. The name of the selected window is displayed next to the Window Properties button in the Windows Specials Action Properties dialog.


Choose Printer Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the Choose Printer button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create a new Action and click Next.

4.	Select a printer from the list and click Next.

5.	The Name box is automatically prefilled with the name of the Action. You can use the prefilled text or name the Action yourself by highlighting the default text in the  Name box and typing.

6.	Select the scope and trigger for the Action. By default, the Action is Universal in scope.

7.	Click Finish. The new Action is immediately visible in your My Actions tab.


Network Drives Wizard
Network Drives Setup Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the Network Drives button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create a new Action and click Next.

4.	Select Connect to a network volume, Disconnect from a network volume, or Toggle connection and click Next.

5.	Enter your connection information and click Next.

6.	The Name box is automatically prefilled with the name of the Action. You can use the prefilled text or you can name the Action yourself by highlighting the default text in the Name box and typing a new name.

7.	Select the scope and trigger for the Action and click Next.

8.	Read the final Setup Wizard page and click Finish.

9.	Click in the My Actions tab to view your new Action.


Mark Files Not Read-Only
Mark Files Read-Only or Not Read-Only

The File Handler Action is useful when you want to mark files read-only, mark files not read-only, set file extension, move files or folders, copy files or folders, rename files or folders, or delete files or folders.

There are two ways to createand edit a File Handler Action: click the File Handler button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process, or use the nmore advanced Action Properties dialog.


Control the Front Window

The Windows Specials Action is useful for controlling the appearance and behavior of the Windows environment. The controls, or Actions, available using Windows Specials include Actions that control the front window, organize open windows, and control your computer's behavior.

There are two ways to create and edit a Windows Specials Action: click the Windows Specials button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process, or use the the Action Properties dialog.


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Control the Front Window

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is not selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select the My Actions tab in the QuicKeys Editor.

2.	Select System Tools from the Create menu.

3.	Select Windows Specials from the System Tools submenu.

4.	Choose Actions for specific window from the Action-specific properties pane of the dialog.

5.	Select Close, Toggle window size, Minimize, or Window Properties.

6.	In the General tab of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this Action.

7.	Position your cursor in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to trigger the Windows Specials Action.

8.	Click OK. Your new Action immediately appears in the My Actions tab.

9.	Close the QuicKeys Editor and press the hot key you assigned to this Action. The Action-specific option you selected should react immediately to the trigger.


Control the Front Window Wizard
Control Front Window Setup Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the Windows Specials button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create a new Action and click Next.

4.	Select Control the front window and click Next.

5.	Select Close front window, Toggle size of front window, or Minimize front window and click Next.

6.	The Name field is automatically prefilled with the name of the Action. You can use the prefilled text or you can name the Action yourself by highlighting the default text in the Name box and typing a new name.

7.	If you want to change the default settings, select the scope and trigger for the Action. By default, Actions work universally regardless of what program is active and triggers are not assigned to Actions.

8.	Click Next.

9.	Read the final Setup Wizard page and click Finish.

10.	Click in the My Actions tab to view your new Action.


Organize Open Windows

The Windows Specials Action is useful for controlling the appearance and behavior of the Windows environment. The controls, or Actions, available using Windows Specials include Actions that control the front window, organize open windows, and control your computer's behavior.

There are two ways to create and edit a Windows Specials Action: click the Windows Specials button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process, or use the the Action Properties dialog.


Organize Open Windows Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the Windows Specials button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create a new Action and click Next.

4.	Select Organize all window and click Next.

5.	Select Cascade all windows, Close all windows, Minimize all windows, Tile all windows horizontally, or Tile all windows vertically and click Next.

6.	The Name field is automatically prefilled with the name of the Action. You can use the prefilled text or you can name the Action yourself by highlighting the default text in the Name box and typing a new name.

7.	If you want to change the default settings, select the scope and trigger for the Action. By default, Actions work universally regardless of what program is active and triggers are not assigned to Actions.

8.	Click Next.

9.	Read the final Setup Wizard page and click Finish.

10.	Click in the My Actions tab to view your new Action.


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Organize Open Windows

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is not selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select System Tools from the Create menu.

2.	Select Windows Specials from the System Tools submenu.

3.	Choose Actions to organize windows from the Action-specific properties pane of the dialog.

4.	Select Cascade, Close all, Minimize all, Tile horizontally, or Tile vertically.

5.	In the General tab of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this Action.

6.	Position your cursor in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to trigger the Windows Specials Action.

7.	Click OK. Your new Action immediately appears in the My Actions tab.

8.	Close the QuicKeys Editor and press the hot key you assigned to this Action. The Action-specific option you selected should react immediately to the trigger.


Control Your Computer

The Windows Specials Action is useful for controlling the appearance and behavior of the Windows environment. The controls, or Actions, available using Windows Specials include Actions that control the front window, organize open windows, and control your computer's behavior.

There are two ways to create and edit a Windows Specials Action: click the Windows Specials button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process, or use the the Action Properties dialog.


Control Your Computer Wizard
Control Your Computer Setup Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the Windows Specials button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create a new Action and click Next.

4.	Select Control your computer and click Next.

5.	Select Log off current user, Restart computer, Shutdown computer, or Set computer to standby and click Next.

6.	The Name field is automatically prefilled with the name of the Action. You can use the prefilled text or you can name the Action yourself by highlighting the default text in the Name box and typing a new name.

7.	If you want to change the default settings, select the scope and trigger for the Action. By default, Actions work universally regardless of what program is active and triggers are not assigned to Actions.

8.	Click Next.

9.	Read the final Setup Wizard page and click Finish.

10.	Click in the My Actions tab to view your new Action.


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Control Your Computer

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is not selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select System Tools from the Create menu.

2.	Select Windows Specials from the System Tools submenu.

3.	Choose Actions for comuter from the Action-specific properties pane of the dialog.

4.	Select Log off, Restart, Standby, or Shut down.

5.	In the General tab of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this Action.

6.	Position your cursor in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to trigger the Windows Specials Action.

7.	Click OK. Your new Action immediately appears in the My Actions tab.

8.	Close the QuicKeys Editor and press the hot key you assigned to this Action. The Action-specific option you selected should react immediately to the trigger.


Run Script AP
Run Script

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is not selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select System Tools from the Create menu.

2.	Select Run Script from the System Tools submenu.

3.	Choose Actions to organize windows from the Action-specific properties pane of the dialog.

4.	Select a script to launch with QuicKeys. You can type the path for the script in the Select script box and click the Browse button to navigate to the script.

5.	In the General tab of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this Action.

6.	Position your cursor in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to trigger the Windows Specials Action.

7.	Click OK. Your new Action immediately appears in the My My Actions tab.

8.	Close the QuicKeys Editor and press the hot key you assigned to this Action. The Action-specific option you selected should react immediately to the trigger.


Type Keystroke Setup Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the Type Keystroke button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create a new Action and click Next.

4.	Type the keystroke you want to replace and click Next.

5.	The Name field is automatically prefilled with the name of the Action. You can use the prefilled text or you can name the Action yourself by highlighting the default text in the Name box and typing a new name.

6.	If you want to change the default settings, select the scope and trigger for the Action. By default, Actions work universally regardless of what program is active and triggers are not assigned to Actions.

7.	Click Next.

8.	Read the final Setup Wizard page and click Finish.

9.	Click in the My Actions tab to view your new Action.


Type Keystroke AP
Type Keystroke

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is not selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select System Tools from the Create menu.

2.	Select Type Keystroke from the System Tools submenu.

3.	Choose the key youwant to replace.

4.	In the General tab of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this Action.

5.	Position your cursor in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to trigger the Type Keystroke Action.

6.	Click OK. Your new Action immediately appears in the My Actions tab.

7.	Close the QuicKeys Editor and press the hot key you assigned to this Action. The Action-specific option you selected should react immediately to the trigger.


Select Menu Setup Wizards
Select Menu Setup Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the Select Menu button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create a new Action and click Next.

4.	Type the name of the menu item you want to select or click the Browse button to manually select the menu item with your mouse.

5.	Click Next.

6.	The Name field is automatically prefilled with the name of the Action. You can use the prefilled text or you can name the Action yourself by highlighting the default text in the Name box and typing a new name.

7.	If you want to change the default settings, select the scope and trigger for the Action. By default, Actions work universally regardless of what program is active and triggers are not assigned to Actions.

8.	Click Next.

9.	Read the final Setup Wizard page and click Finish.

10.	Click in the My My Actions tab to view your new Action.


Select Menu AP
Select Menu

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is not selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select System Tools from the Create menu.

2.	Select Select Menu from the System Tools submenu.

3.	Choose Actions to organize windows from the Action-specific properties pane of the dialog.

4.	In the Menu item to select pane of the dialog, type the name of the menu item you want QuicKeys to select. Click the Browse button to use your mouse to select the menu item (otherwise referred to as the Browse recording function). The Menu ID box is automatically filled when you click the Browse button and select a menu item with a mouse click.

5.	In the Choose menu item from pane of the dialog, choose whether you want to select the menu item from the Active program menu, Active program system menu, active document system menu, Start menu, or a context menu.

6.	In the General tab of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this Action.

7.	Position your cursor in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to trigger the Select Menu Action.

8.	Click OK. Your new Action immediately appears in the My My Actions tab.

9.	Close the QuicKeys Editor and press the hot key you assigned to this Action. The Action-specific option you selected should react immediately to the trigger.


Type Text Wizard
Type Text Setup Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the Type Text button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create a new Action and click Next.

4.	Type the text you want QuicKeys to type for you and click Next. Press Cntrl+Tab to insert a tab in the specified text.

5.	The Name field is automatically prefilled with the name of the Action. You can use the prefilled text or you can name the Action yourself by highlighting the default text in the Name box and typing a new name.

6.	If you want to change the default settings, select the scope and trigger for the Action. By default, Actions work universally regardless of what program is active and triggers are not assigned to Actions.

7.	Click Next.

8.	Read the final Setup Wizard page and click Finish.

9.	Click in the My Actions tab to view your new Action.


Type Text AP
Type Text

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is not selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select Text Tools from the Create menu.

2.	Select Type Text from the Text Tools submenu.

3.	Choose Actions to organize windows from the Action-specific properties pane of the dialog.

4.	Type the text you want QuicKeys to type. Press Cntrl+Tab to insert a tab in the specified text.

5.	In the General tab of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this Action.

6.	Position your cursor in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to trigger the Type Text Action.

7.	Click OK. Your new Action immediately appears in the My Actions tab.

8.	Close the QuicKeys Editor and press the hot key you assigned to this Action. The Action-specific option you selected should react immediately to the trigger.


Reformat Text Setup Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the Advanced Text Tools button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create a new Action and click Next.

4.	Select Reformat Text from the Action lis and click Next.

5.	The Name field is automatically prefilled with the name of the Action. You can use the prefilled text or you can name the Action yourself by highlighting the default text in the Name box and typing a new name.

6.	If you want to change the default settings, select the scope and trigger for the Action. By default, Actions work universally regardless of what program is active and triggers are not assigned to Actions.

7.	Click Next.

8.	Read the final Setup Wizard page and click Finish.

9.	Click in the My Actions tab to view your new Action.


Reformat  Text AP
Reformat Text

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is not selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select Text Tools from the Create menu.

2.	Select Advanced Text Tools from the Text Tools submenu.

3.	Select Reformat Text from the Action list.

4.	In the General tab of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this Action.

5.	Position your cursor in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to trigger the Reformat Text Action.

6.	Click OK. Your new Action immediately appears in the My Actions tab.

7.	Close the QuicKeys Editor and press the hot key you assigned to this Action. The Action-specific option you selected should react immediately to the trigger.


Type Date/Time Wizard
Type Date/Time Setup Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the Type Date/Time button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create a new Action and click Next.

4.	Select the Standard formats or Custom format button.

5.	If you chose Standard formats, select one of the listed formats and click Next.

6.	If you chose Custom format, click Next and choose the Custom Format Builder button in the next wizard page. The Custom Format Builder enables you to create your own combination of date and time formats. Click OK in the Custom Format Builder when you are finished specifying your new Date/Time format.

7.	The Name field is automatically prefilled with the name of the Action. You can use the prefilled text or you can name the Action yourself by highlighting the default text in the Name box and typing a new name.

8.	If you want to change the default settings, select the scope and trigger for the Action. By default, Actions work universally regardless of what program is active and triggers are not assigned to Actions.

9.	Click Next.

10.	Read the final Setup Wizard page and click Finish.

11.	Click in the My Actions tab to view your new Action.


Type Date/Time AP
Type Date/Time

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is not selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select Text Tools from the Create menu.

2.	Select Type Date/Time from the Text Tools submenu.

3.	Choose a Date/Time format from the Format list. If you scroll through the list and select Custom Format, you can click the Custom Format Builder to choose your own format. When you are finished with the Custom Format Builder dialog, click OK to return to the Action Properties dialog.

4.	In the General tab of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this Action.

5.	Position your cursor in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to trigger the Type Date/Time Action.

6.	Click OK. Your new Action immediately appears in the My Actions tab.

7.	Close the QuicKeys Editor and press the hot key you assigned to this Action. The Action-specific option you selected should react immediately to the trigger.


Quote Text Setup Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the Advanced Text Tools button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create a new Action and click Next.

4.	Select Quote Text from the Action list.

5.	Select the character you want to use for quotes. This character will be placed before each line of quoted text.

6.	Choose how many characters per line QuicKeys counts before inserting another quote character.

7.	Click Next.

8.	The Name field is automatically prefilled with the name of the Action. You can use the prefilled text or you can name the Action yourself by highlighting the default text in the Name box and typing a new name.

9.	If you want to change the default settings, select the scope and trigger for the Action. By default, Actions work universally regardless of what program is active and triggers are not assigned to Actions.

10.	Click Next.

11.	Read the final Setup Wizard page and click Finish.

12.	Click in the My Actions tab to view your new Action.


Quote Text AP
Quote Text

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is not selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select Text Tools from the Create menu.

2.	Choose Advanced Text Tools from the Text Tools submenu.

3.	Select Quote Text from the Action list.

1.	Select the character you want to use for quotes. This character will be placed before each line of quoted text.

2.	Choose how many characters per line QuicKeys counts before inserting another quote character..

4.	In the General tab of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this Action.

5.	Position your cursor in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to trigger the Quote Text Action.

6.	Click OK. Your new Action immediately appears in the My Actions tab.

7.	Close the QuicKeys Editor and press the hot key you assigned to this Action. The Action-specific option you selected should react immediately to the trigger.


Strip Quote Marks Setup Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the Advanced Text Tools button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create a new Action and click Next.

4.	Select Strip Quote Marks from the Actions list..

5.	Click Next.

6.	The Name field is automatically prefilled with the name of the Action. You can use the prefilled text or you can name the Action yourself by highlighting the default text in the Name box and typing a new name.

7.	If you want to change the default settings, select the scope and trigger for the Action. By default, Actions work universally regardless of what program is active and triggers are not assigned to Actions.

8.	Click Next.

9.	Read the final Setup Wizard page and click Finish.

10.	Click in the My Actions tab to view your new Action.


Strip Quote Marks AP
Strip Quote Marks

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is not selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select Text Tools from the Create menu.

2.	Select Advanced Text Tools from the Text Tools submenu.

3.	Select Strip Quote Marks from the Action list.

4.	In the General tab of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this Action.

5.	Position your cursor in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to trigger the Strip Quote Marks Action.

6.	Click OK. Your new Action immediately appears in the My Actions tab.

7.	Close the QuicKeys Editor and press the hot key you assigned to this Action. The Action-specific option you selected should react immediately to the trigger.


Change Text Case Wizard
Change Text Case Setup Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the Advanced Text Tools button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create a new Action and click Next.

4.	Select Uppercase, Lowercase, or Title Case from the Action list..

5.	Click Next.

6.	The Name field is automatically prefilled with the name of the Action. You can use the prefilled text or you can name the Action yourself by highlighting the default text in the Name box and typing a new name.

7.	If you want to change the default settings, select the scope and trigger for the Action. By default, Actions work universally regardless of what program is active and triggers are not assigned to Actions.

8.	Click Next.

9.	Read the final Setup Wizard page and click Finish.

10.	Click in the My Actions tab to view your new Action.


Change Text Case AP
Change Text Case

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is not selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select Text Tools from the Create menu.

2.	Select Advanced Text Tools from the Text Tools submenu.

3.	Choose Uppercase, Lowercase, or Title Case from the Actoin list.

4.	In the General tab of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this Action.

5.	Position your cursor in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to trigger the Action.

6.	Click OK. Your new Action immediately appears in the My Actions tab.

7.	Close the QuicKeys Editor and press the hot key you assigned to this Action. The Action-specific option you selected should react immediately to the trigger.


Special Characters Setup Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the Special Characters button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create a new Action and click Next.

4.	Select the special character you want QuicKeys to type and click Next.

5.	The Name field is automatically prefilled with the name of the Action. You can use the prefilled text or you can name the Action yourself by highlighting the default text in the Name box and typing a new name.

6.	If you want to change the default settings, select the scope and trigger for the Action. By default, Actions work universally regardless of what program is active and triggers are not assigned to Actions.

7.	Click Next.

8.	Read the final Setup Wizard page and click Finish.

9.	Click in the My Actions tab to view your new Action.


Special Characters AP
Special Charactersu

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is not selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select Text Tools from the Create menu.

2.	Select Special Characters from the Text Tools submenu.

3.	Select the special character you want QuicKeys to type.

4.	In the General tab of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this Action.

5.	Position your cursor in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to trigger the Special Characters Action.

6.	Click OK. Your new Action immediately appears in the My Actions tab.

7.	Close the QuicKeys Editor and press the hot key you assigned to this Action. The Action-specific option you selected should react immediately to the trigger.


Play Sound

You can use the Play Sound Action to play a selected ".wav" sound file. This Action is typically used within QuicKeys Sequences so it is only available from the Create menu. You can set up the Play Sound Action in the Action Properties dialog..


CD/DVD Setup Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the CD/DVD button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create a new Action and click Next.

4.	Choose Play, Pause, Stop, Next track, Previous track or Eject from the Action list and click Next.

5.	The Name field is automatically prefilled with the name of the Action. You can use the prefilled text or you can name the Action yourself by highlighting the default text in the Name box and typing a new name.

6.	If you want to change the default settings, select the scope and trigger for the Action. By default, Actions work universally regardless of what program is active and triggers are not assigned to Actions.

7.	Click Next.

8.	Read the final Setup Wizard page and click Finish.

9.	Click in the My Actions tab to view your new Action.


CD/DVD AP
CD/DVD

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is not selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select Multimedia Tools from the Create menu.

2.	Select CD/DVD from the Multimedia Tools submenu.

3.	Choose Play, Pause, Stop, Next track, Previous track or Eject from the Action list.

4.	In the General tab of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this Action.

5.	Position your cursor in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to trigger the CD/DVD Action.

6.	Click OK. Your new Action immediately appears in the My Actions tab.

7.	Close the QuicKeys Editor and press the hot key you assigned to this Action. The Action-specific option you selected should react immediately to the trigger.


Play Sound AP
Play Sound

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is not selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select Multimedia Tools from the Create menu.

2.	Select Play Sound from the Multimedia Tools submenu.

3.	Choose a sound file by clicking the Browse button and navigating to a .wav file. Click the Test button if you want to test out your new sound.

4.	In the General tab of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this Action.

5.	Position your cursor in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to trigger the Play Sound Action.

6.	Click OK. Your new Action immediately appears in the My Actions tab.

7.	Close the QuicKeys Editor and press the hot key you assigned to this Action. The Action-specific option you selected should react immediately to the trigger.


Set Audio Volume Setup Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the Set Audio Volume button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create a new Action and click Next.

4.	Select which audio device you want to control with this Action. You can choose from Master Out, Synth, Wave, or CD.

5.	Set your volume preference and click Next.

6.	The Name field is automatically prefilled with the name of the Action. You can use the prefilled text or you can name the Action yourself by highlighting the default text in the Name box and typing a new name.

7.	If you want to change the default settings, select the scope and trigger for the Action. By default, Actions work universally regardless of what program is active and triggers are not assigned to Actions.

8.	Click Next.

9.	Read the final Setup Wizard page and click Finish.

10.	Click in the My Actions tab to view your new Action.


Set Audio Volume AP
Set Audio Volume

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is not selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select Multimedia Tools from the Create menu.

2.	Select Set Audio Volume from the Multimedia Tools submenu.

3.	Select which audio device you want to control with this Action. You can choose from Master Out, Synth, Wave, or CD.

4.	In the General tab of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this Action.

5.	Position your cursor in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to trigger the Set Audio Volume Action.

6.	Click OK. Your new Action immediately appears in the My Actions tab.

7.	Close the QuicKeys Editor and press the hot key you assigned to this Action. The Action-specific option you selected should react immediately to the trigger.


Network Drives

The Network Drives Action is useful if you need to access several different network drives on a daily basis.

There are two ways to create and edit a Network Drives Action: click the Network Drives button in the Setup Wizards tab to be guided through the setup process, or use the the Action Properties dialog.


Dial-Up Networking Setup Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the Dial-Up Networking button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create a new Action and click Next.

4.	Choose whether you want QuicKeys to Connect to a Dial-Up Networking Service, Disconnect from a Dial-Up Networking Service, or toggle your connection.

5.	Click Next.

6.	Select the Dial-Up Networking service you want QuicKeys to use and click Next.

7.	The Name field is automatically prefilled with the name of the Action. You can use the prefilled text or you can name the Action yourself by highlighting the default text in the Name box and typing a new name.

8.	If you want to change the default settings, select the scope and trigger for the Action. By default, Actions work universally regardless of what program is active and triggers are not assigned to Actions.

9.	Click Next.

10.	Read the final Setup Wizard page and click Finish.

11.	Click in the My Actions tab to view your new Action.


Dial-Up Networking AP
Dial-Up Networking

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is not selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select Network Tools from the Create menu.

2.	Select Dial-Up Networking from the Network Tools submenu.

1.	Choose whether you want QuicKeys to Connect to a Dial-Up Networking Service, Disconnect from a Dial-Up Networking Service, or toggle your connection.

2.	Choose whether you want QuicKeys to notify you upon connection failure or connection success.

3.	In the General tab of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this Action.

4.	Position your cursor in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to trigger the Dial-Up Networking Action.

5.	Click OK. Your new Action immediately appears in the My Actions tab.

6.	Close the QuicKeys Editor and press the hot key you assigned to this Action. The Action-specific option you selected should react immediately to the trigger.


Network Drives Setup Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the Network Drives button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create a new Action and click Next.

4.	Select Connect to a network volume, Disconnect from a network volume, or Toggle connection and click Next.

5.	Click the Browse button to select a network volume. The Select Network Drive dialog appears.

6.	Select a network volume. The Setup Wizard reappears with the selected network volume listed in the wizard.

7.	Click Next.

8.	Type the name and password you use to login to the selected network volume and click Next.

9.	Choose the drive letter you want to use to identify the network volume on your local drive. Do not choose a drive letter that is already being used.

10.	Select Reconnect at logon when you want to retain drive mapping information, even after restarting your computer. If this option is not checked and you restart your machine, you must trigger the Network Drive Action to remap the drive.

11.	Click Next.

12.	The Name field is automatically prefilled with the name of the Action. You can use the prefilled text or you can name the Action yourself by highlighting the default text in the Name box and typing a new name.

13.	If you want to change the default settings, select the scope and trigger for the Action. By default, Actions work universally regardless of what program is active and triggers are not assigned to Actions.

14.	Click Next.

15.	Read the final Setup Wizard page and click Finish.

16.	Click in the My Actions tab to view your new Action.


Network Drive AP
Network Drives

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is not selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select Network Tools from the Create menu.

2.	Select Network Drives from the Network Tools submenu. The Action Properties dialog appears.

3.	Select Connect to a network volume, Disconnect from a network volume, or Toggle connection.

4.	Click the Browse button to select a network volume. The Select Network Drive dialog appears.

5.	Select a network volume and click OK. The Action Properties dialog reappears with the Server path and Local drive boxes filled with the information about the network volume you selected.

6.	Type the name and password you use to login to the selected network volume.

7.	Select Reconnect at logon when you want to retain drive mapping information, even after restarting your computer. If this option is not checked and you restart your machine, you must trigger the Network Drive Action to remap the drive.

8.	In the General tab of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this Action.

9.	Position your cursor in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to trigger the Network Drives Action.

10.	Click OK. Your new Action immediately appears in the My Actions tab.

11.	Close the QuicKeys Editor and press the hot key you assigned to this Action. The Action-specific option you selected should react immediately to the trigger.


Web Launcher Setup Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the Web Launcher button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create a new Action and click Next.

4.	Select Open URL, Open text selection as URL, Display Netscape Bookmarks Browser, or Display Internet Explorer Favorites Browserfrom the Web Launcher Action list. If you select Open URL, you must type the web address you want to visit in the URL box that displays.

5.	Click Next.

6.	The Name field is automatically prefilled with the name of the Action. You can use the prefilled text or you can name the Action yourself by highlighting the default text in the Name box and typing a new name.

7.	If you want to change the default settings, select the scope and trigger for the Action. By default, Actions work universally regardless of what program is active and triggers are not assigned to Actions.

8.	Click Next.

9.	Read the final Setup Wizard page and click Finish.

10.	Click in the My Actions tab to view your new Action.


Web Launcher AP
Web Launcher

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is not selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select Internet Tools from the Create menu.

2.	Select Web Launcher from the Internet Tools submenu.

3.	Select Open URL, Open text selection as URL, Display Netscape Bookmarks Browser, or Display Internet Explorer Favorites Browserfrom the Web Launcher Action list. If you select Open URL, you must type the web address you want to visit in the URL box that displays

4.	In the General tab of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this Action.

5.	Position your cursor in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to trigger the Web Launcher Action.

6.	Click OK. Your new Action immediately appears in the My Actions tab.

7.	Close the QuicKeys Editor and press the hot key you assigned to this Action. The Action-specific option you selected should react immediately to the trigger.


Instant E-mail Setup Wizard

1.	In the Setup Wizards tab, select the Instant E-mail button.

2.	Read the wizard introduction page and click Next. (If you don't see the wizard introduction page, you probably have that feature turned off in the Options dialog.)

3.	Select Create a new Action and click Next.

4.	Select Create new message, Create message with text, Send selection, Send recent files,or Send selected files. You can choose to archive, or compress, your files if you select the Send recent files or Send selected files option.

5.	If you selected Create message with text, you must specify the text you want to automatically insert in your E-mail message and click Next.

6.	If you selected Send recent files, you must specify the interval of time you want QuicKeys to use when searching for recently modified files and click Next.

7.	The Name field is automatically prefilled with the name of the Action. You can use the prefilled text or you can name the Action yourself by highlighting the default text in the Name box and typing a new name.

8.	If you want to change the default settings, select the scope and trigger for the Action. By default, Actions work universally regardless of what program is active and triggers are not assigned to Actions.

9.	Click Next.

10.	Read the final Setup Wizard page and click Finish.

11.	Click in the My Actions tab to view your new Action.


Instant E-mail AP
Instant E-mail

The following instructions assume the Always use Setup Wizards for editing check box is not selected in the Options dialog.

1.	Select Internet Tools from the Create menu.

2.	Select Instant E-mail from the Internet Tools submenu.

3.	Select Create new message, Create message with text, Send selection, Send recent files,or Send selected files. You can choose to archive, or compress, your files if you select the Send recent files or Send selected files option.

4.	If you selected Create message with text, you must specify the text you want to automatically insert in your E-mail message.

5.	If you selected Send recent files, you must specify the interval of time you want QuicKeys to use when searching for recently modified files.

6.	In the General tab of the Action Properties dialog, type a name for this Action.

7.	Position your cursor in the Hot key box and press the key(s) you want to use to trigger the Select Menu Action.

8.	Click OK. Your new Action immediately appears in the My Actions tab.

9.	Close the QuicKeys Editor and press the hot key you assigned to this Action. The Action-specific option you selected should react immediately to the trigger.


Recording Tips

During recording, don't click taskbar buttons. Instead, use Alt+Tab to select a different program. The taskbar buttons frequently rearrange themselves on your taskbar so clicking them  is not a reliable method of choosing them in a Sequence

Use the keyboard to select options whenever possible. Keyboard selections are more reliable than mouse clicks.

Make your movements slow and deliberate while recording.

If you have a scrolling mouse button between your right and left mouse buttons, commonly referred to as an IntelliMouse, do not use the scrolling mouse button to record your Actions.

Use the "Type to" function to select items in lists. For example, it's preferable to type the first two letters of an item in a drop-down list to select it rather than using your mouse to select it.

Do not grab a scroll bar to scroll through a list in a Sequence. Instead, use the Page Up and Page Down keys.

If you have a choice, use "Cut" and "Paste" rather than drag-and-drop.

If you are consistently having problems with the same program during recording, choose to Disable smart recognition within the QuicKeys Controller Action.

Insert a Pause Action if your Sequence is not waiting for a specific window to appear before attempting to proceed.


Set Recording Status

Choose the Set Recording Status option in the QuicKeys Controller Action when you want to control QuicKeys' recording features with a QuicKeys trigger. You can choose to Start Recording, Start Recording (disable smart recognition), Stop Recording, or Toggle Recording.


Disable Smart Recognition

You may want to choose this option in the QuicKeys Controller Action if you are having difficulty using Sequences with a particular program. For example if your Sequence cannot complete a Select Menu Action successfully in Microsoft Word, you may want to choose this type of recording. When smart recognition is disabled, Sequences are composed solely of Mouse Click, Window Select, Window Waits, Type Text, and Type Keystroke Actions.


Set Status of QuicKeys

You can set the status of QuicKeys using the QuicKeys Controller Action. The Set Status option turns all QuicKeys hot keys and timers on and off. If you experience hot key conflicts, you may need to turn off QuicKeys hot keys for brief periods of time.

1.	Select QuicKeys Tools from the Create Menu.

2.	Select QuicKeys Controller from the QuicKeys Tools submenu.

3.	In Action-specific Properties pane, select Set status of QuicKeys.

4.	Select Toggle status to turn hot keys and timers on and off with the same trigger.

5.	Position your cursor in the Hot key field and press a hot key.

6.	Select the Include in QuicKeys Menu check box.

7.	Click OK when you are finished.

Now if you ever experience hot key conflicts, you can turn all QuicKeys hot keys and triggers on and off by pressing a hot key or by selecting this Action from the QuicKeys menu.


Select Menu Recording Tips

When you click the Browse button in the Select Menu Setup Wizard or Action Properties dialog, you can use your mouse to select a menu item and QuicKeys records your selection. This "Browse recording" feature works well in most programs, but due to the unique architecture of some software, it may sometimes be necessary to use alternative methods for selecting menu items with QuicKeys. For example, if you attempt to use the Browse recording function in some Microsoft products, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, the Menu item box is never filled with text. If you ever encounter this problem when using the Browse recording function, simply type the name of the menu item you want to select in the Menu item box rather than using the Browse button.

The Browse recording feature is only meant to record the single task of selecting a menu item. QuicKeys also offers a more robust recording feature you can use to build multi-step Sequences. As with the Browse recording feature, standard recording may not interpret Select Menu Actions correctly in some programs. For example, if you record a multi-step Sequence, mouse clicks may be recorded instead of menu selections. These Mouse Click Actions may be fine in your Sequence until the size of your frontmost window changes and QuicKeys can no longer find the menu item it is supposed to select. If you ever encounter this problem, you can either record your Sequence again using the keyboard to select menu items, or you can use the Select Menu Setup Wizard to create a Select Menu Action that you can drag into your Sequence to replace the Mouse Click Action.


Select Menus With Your Keyboard

You may have noticed that each of your menus and menu items have one character underlined. For example, the File menu typically has the letter "F" underlined. The underline indicates the character you can press in combination with the Alt key to select that particular menu or menu item. So, if you press Alt+F the File menu displays. Then if you press "P" or the down arrow key, a print dialog may appear, depending on what program you are using. When you have difficulty recording menu selections with QuicKeys, try using these keyboard shortcuts instead of your mouse to select menu items.


Securing Passwords

When you record a Sequence that involves typing a password, your password is recorded in plain text as a Type Text Action. This means that if you open your Sequence in the Sequence Editor, your password appears as one of the steps in the Sequence. To edit your Sequence so your password doesn't display, follow these steps:

1.	In the Sequence Editor, position the Insert arrow above the step that displays your password.

2.	Select Sequence Tools from the Create menu.

3.	Select Password Vault from the Sequence Tools submenu.

4.	Type your password in the Password box. The characters of your password appear as asterisks for security purposes.

5.	Click OK to close the Password Vault Action Properties dialog. The Password Vault step appears above the step that displays your password.

6.	Right-click the step of the Sequence that displays your password and select the Delete option from the context menu that displays.

Now your Sequence will work and your password remains secure.


Subordinate Sequences

Subordinate Sequences, or Sub-Sequences, are Sequences that are embedded within other Sequences. This feature allows you to break a complex Sequences into smaller tasks, which simplifies creating and troubleshooting the Sequence.

You can create Sub-Sequences by opening an existing Sequence and selecting the Sequence option from the Create menu. You can also drag-and-drop Sequences from one Sequence to another to create Sub-Sequences.

You can tell the difference between the Sequence Editor and the Sub-Sequence Editor by looking at the tabs. The Sequence Editor has five tabs: General, Repeat, Toolbars, Action Scope, and Timed Triggers. The Sub-Sequence Editor only has three tabs: General, Repeat, and Step Results.


Sequence Icons

The following Result Handling icons appear in the Result column of the Sequence Editor. To edit your Result Handling options, you can double-click any of these icons in the Sequence Editor. Fail Sequence and Fail Sequence and notify user are only available in Subordinate Sequences because they allow the embedded Sequences to communicate directly to the parent Sequence if something goes wrong in the Sub-Sequence.

Continue to next step	Stop Sequence
Stop Sequence and notify user	Skip next step
Fail Sequence and notify user (used only in subordinate Sequences)	Fail Sequence (used only in subordinate Sequences)


Repeat Tab

The Repeat tab enables you to choose whether you want Sequences or Sub-Sequences to repeat automatically or only after presenting you with a prompt. It also lets you choose how many times you want the Sequence repeated. You can edit the Repeat tab by opening the Sequence Editor or the Sub-Sequence Editor.


Viewing Setup Wizards

You can choose which Setup Wizard buttons appear in the Setup Wizards tab by clicking the drop-down arrow in the Setup Wizards tab or by selecting a Setup Wizards option from the View menu. You can choose to view All Wizards or one of the other wizard views:

Files & Folders Wizards: Displays the Change Folder, File Handler, Open, and Recent Files Setup Wizard buttons.

Internet Wizards: Displays the Instant E-mail and Web Launcher Setup Wizard buttons.

Multimedia Wizards: Displays the CD/DVD, Set Audio Volume, and Play Sound Setup Wizard buttons..

Network Wizards: Displays the Choose Printer, Dial-Up Networking, and Network Drives Setup Wizard buttons.

QuicKeys Wizards: Displays the QuicKeys Controller and the Toolbar Setup Wizard buttons.

System Wizards: Displays the QuicKeys Clipbook, Screen Settings, Select Menu, Type Keystroke, and Windows Specials Setup Wizard Buttons.

Typing Wizards: Displays the Advanced Text Tools, Special Characters, Type Date/Time, and Type Text Setup Wizard Buttons.


Deleting Hot Key Triggers

To delete a hot key trigger, follow these steps:

1.	Click the My Actions tab.

2.	Right-click the Action you want to edit.

3.	In the context menu that appears, select Properties.

4.	If the Action Properties dialog appears, click the Clear hot key button. (If the Setup Wizards appears, click Next until you come to the page that allows you to click the Clear hot key button for the assigned hot key.)

5.	If you are using the Action Properties dialog, click OK when you are done. If you are using the Setup Wizard, click Finish when you are done.


QuicKeys Triggers

When you create a QuicKeys Action or Sequence, you can choose the trigger that launches it. In other words, you need to specify the "signal" that tells QuicKeys when to perform the Action or Sequence. You can use the following triggers to start a QuicKeys Action or Sequence:

A hot key

A QuicKeys toolbar

The QuicKeys menu

Timed triggers


Hot Keys

Hot keys are the keys on your keyboard that press in order to tell QuicKeys to complete an Action or sequence. You can press a single hot key, such as the F5 key,or a combination of keys, such as Alt+T, to trigger an Action or Sequence. You can specify a hot key for a particular Action or Sequence in the Setup Wizard, in the Action Properties tab, or by clicking in the Hot key column in the My Actions tab of the QuicKeys Editor.


Rearranging Toolbar Buttons

You can rearrange toolbar buttons on your toolbar by clicking on the button you want to move and dragging it to its new location on your toolbar. A vertical bar appears in the place on the toolbar where the button will be moved.


Creating a Program Toolbar

Click-N-Go toolbars work great for toolbars that open all the programs you use. You just have to remember the trigger that opens the program toolbar and click the button that opens the the program you want to use. The toolbar automatically disappears as your program starts up. Using the Click-N-Go toolbar for this purpose preserves screen real estate and you only have to remember one trigger to launch all your applications.


Turn off the Setup Wizard

The Setup Wizard always appears when you click a Setup Wizard button in the Setup Wizards tab, but you can turn off the Setup Wizard so it doesn't appear when you edit Actions or create Actions using the Create menu.

1.	Select Options from the View menu.

2.	Clear the option to Always use Setup Wizards for editing.

3.	Click OK.


Importing Duplicate Hot Keys

If the Actions you import use hot keys that are already used in your existing Actions set, you must choose how you want to proceed with the import process.

Import new Actions without hot key assignments - Clears the hot keys for imported Actions that use existing hot key triggers. Imported Actions that do not use existing hot keys retain their hot key trigger after import.

Import new Actions and unassign existing hot key triggers - Clears the hot keys for existing Actions so imported hot keys can use them. All imported Actions retain their hot keys, while Actions that already exist in the My Actions tab are stripped of their hot key assignments.

Cancel the import of new Actions - Stops the import process.


If An Action Isn't Responding

If you trigger an Action and nothing happens, make sure there are no QuicKeys dialogs open. You can usually tell if a QuicKeys dialog is displayed somewhere underneath all your open windows because a red "X" appears over the QuicKeys menu icon in the status area of the taskbar. If you close all open QuicKeys dialogs (with the exception of the QuicKeys Editor), you should be able to trigger the Action.


Closing Dockable Toolbars

To close a Dockable toolbar, follow these steps:

1.	Right-click the QuicKeys menu.

2.	Select Toolbars from the QuicKeys menu.

3.	From the Toolbars submenu, select the Dockable toolbar you want to hide. When you select a toolbar from this submenu, a check mark alternately appears or disappears from the selected toolbar. When a check mark is present, the toolbar is shown on the desktop. When a check mark is not present next to the name of the toolbar, the toolbar is hidden.

Note: You can also right-click a toolbar in the My Toolbars tab to show or hide a particular toolbar.


Sorting Information

You can choose how you want to sort information in the different QuicKeys dialogs by clicking a column header. For example, if you want to sort your Actions by Action description in the My Actions tab, you would click the Description column header.