HotKey QL 2.0
2.0.3 for Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, 2003
© 2006 Pa-software

1. Welcome to HotKey QL

The HotKey QL system allows you to create key combinations that run either pre-defined actions or user defined actions. This means that if you want to run My Computer when you press CTRL + F5, you can.

In addition to this you can also run scripts in the form of batch, VB (Visual Basic) scripts and Java scripts. For VB scripts and Java scripts you will need to have Windows Script Host installed, this is installed by default in all systems.
All scripts can also be run from the editor with or without a key combination assigned. The frequently used scripts can then have a key combination assigned, whereas in-frequently used scripts can be run from the editor.
The main benefit of the script editor is allowing you to store all your scripts in one central location with easy access.

See: http://www.pa-software.com/accessories/scripts.html

Note: Some key combinations are used within certain applications, so although these combinations will still work with HotKey QL, they will also be sent the currently active application, producing possibly undesirable actions. With this in mind, it is prudent to take care choosing key combinations.

2. Limitations

The trial version will expire after a pre-defined date.

To purchase a license, visit: http://www.pa-software.com/accessories/

3. How do I use HotKey QL?

Adding key combinations is very simple; just right click on the HotKey QL keyboard icon in the taskbar tray and select 'show editor', then click add, and finally capture to get the key combination. You can then add your own action or choose from one of the pre-defined special actions (e.g. My Documents). Select OK and that's it.

3.1 Adding new shortcuts

In the main shortcut editor window, to the side of the shortcut list there are a set of buttons which allows the creation, editing or removal of shortcuts. Select the 'Add' button, another window opens allowing you to capture a key combination, assign an action and add a description. When the add window is closed, the new shortcut will then be present in the main editor window.

3.2 Using the shortcuts

When the editor is closed the key combinations are available in any application, even Explorer.

4. How to contact us

E-Mail: comments@pa-software.com
Web: http://www.pa-software.com/
Support: http://www.pa-software.com/support.html

License

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE AUTHOR "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

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