What does hotkey.dll do?
Hotkey.dll allows you create your own keyboard shortcuts, similar
to those used in Explorer to open the Run dialog box (Win+R) or to
minimize all windows (Win+M). However, Hotkey.dll gives you total
control over your keyboard shortcuts, which can be used to execute
any LiteStep !Bang command or external application. Remember that the
built-in Explorer shortcuts, such as those mentioned above, will not
automatically work in LiteStep, but that they can be easily duplicated.
Hotkeys provide faster and easier access to common tasks such as program
execution, desktop navigation, and window manipulation while not taking
up any screen real-estate.
Syntax for adding Hotkeys with Hotkey.dll
*Hotkey [Modifier Key] [Main Key] [Action]
[Modifier Key]
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Valid Modifier Keys are the "Win", "Ctrl",
"Alt", and "Shift" keys. These Modifier Keys may be used in any
combination by using the addition character, "+". Please do not attempt to use the Shift Key as your only
Modifier Key, you will not like the results.
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[Main Key]
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Valid Main Keys are a-Z, 0 - 9, Up, Down, Left, Right,
Num0 - Num9 (Keypad Numbers), Apps (the Windows right-click key),
F1 - F12, Space, PageDown, PageUp, Escape, Insert, Delete, Home, End,
Pause, Tab, Enter, Add, Mul (Multiply) , Div (Divide) , Sub (Subtract),
and Dec (Decimal Point).
Note: The "a" and "A" are considered to be the same key by this type of module.
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[Action]
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Any Windows executable (such as files with extensions .exe, .bat, .com) or any
LiteStep !Bang command.
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Step.RC Syntax for hotkey.dll
HotkeyNoWinKeyPopup [BOOL]
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This stops the Popup menu from appearing when you press the "Win" key by
itself.
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HotkeyLoadExplorerKeys [BOOL]
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LiteStep will automatically load any Explorer hotkeys
associated with the shortcuts (.lnk files) in your Start Menu.
Note: This may slightly increase the length of time required for
LiteStep to complete a !Recycle or finish loading on startup.
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Examples of Valid Hotkeys
*Hotkey Win R !Run
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Opens the Windows Run dialog when you press the Windows Key and R.
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*Hotkey Win+Ctrl r !Run
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Opens the Windows Run dialog when you press the Windows Key along with the
Control Key and R.
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*Hotkey Alt+Shift Num1 !about
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Opens the LiteStep !About dialog when you press Alt, Shift, and the number
1 on the keypad.
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*Hotkey Win+Ctrl+Alt+Shift End !execute [explorer.exe][!recycle]
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This hotkey will open the Explorer File Manager and pause a
!Recycle, demonstrating the flexibility of Hotkey.dll by using all
possible Modifier keys and multiple Actions. For more information
on pausing a !Recycle and scripting events, refer to the
LiteStep Page.
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*Hotkey Win Up !VWMUp
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This will move up one Virtual Desktop when you press your Windows Key and the Up
Arrow.
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*Hotkey Win Apps !Popup
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This will bring up the Popup Menu when you press the Windows Key and the
Applications Key.
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*Hotkey Win Space !Refresh
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This will !Refresh LiteStep when you press the Windows Key and the Space
Bar together.
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*Hotkey Win Num2 !VWMDesk 2
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This will switch to your second Virtual Desktop when you press the Windows
Key and the Number 2 on your keypad.
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*Hotkey Ctrl+Alt F7 !VWMDesk 7
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This will switch to Virtual Desktop 7 when you press Control, Alternate
and F7.
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Examples of Invalid Hotkeys
*Hotkey R !Run
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This Hotkey contains no Modifier Key.
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*Hotkey Win+R !Recycle
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The "+" only goes between Modifier Keys, not between Modifier Keys and Main Keys.
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*Hotkey Win W c:\Program Files\Winamp\Winamp.exe
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Quotes are required around the Action, because there are spaces in the path.
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*Hotkey Shift+Ctrl+Alt r+Up !Recycle
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Multiple Main Keys are not yet supported by Hotkey.dll.
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*Hotkey Win Ctrl R !Refresh
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This Hotkey does not have a "+" between Modifier Keys.
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