Assign Hotkeys to TC Functions ?

MichelPy · Post by *MichelPy » 2004-01-15, 13:43 UTC

Hello,
is it possible to assign a HotKey (a free one) to TC Functions which haven't one per default

I dream since a long time

of being able to assign a Hotkey to the following functions:
Files -> Compare by Content
Commands -> Synchronize Dirs

MichelPy · Post by *MichelPy » 2004-01-15, 14:00 UTC

I think I've found something and it works now !

The Start Menu is editable (i've never used it in TC since today)
and I've been able to create entries with a Shortcut Key

But the Shortcut Keys choice is not very flexible ...

Black Dog · Post by *Black Dog » 2004-01-15, 14:15 UTC

[face=courier]On 15-01-2004 16:00:43 +0000 MichelPy wrote:

M> The Start Menu is editable
[^Y]
M> But the Shortcut Keys choice is not very flexible ...

Read FAQ.txt and this thread.[/face]

Black Dog · Post by *Black Dog » 2004-01-15, 14:31 UTC

[face=courier]On 15-01-2004 15:43:45 +0000 MichelPy wrote:

M> is it possible to assign a HotKey (a free one) to TC
M> Functions which haven't one per default

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Configuration - Misc.
[^Y]
Redefine hotkeys (keyboard remapping)
Assign an internal function to unused or already used shortcut keys.

Hotkey: Define a hotkey here.
Command: Assign an internal command to the hotkey. To undefine a hotkey, choose 'Default command (no remapping)'. Warning: It will not be shown whether a hotkey is used internally by Total Commander or not. Reason: Total Commander uses a more efficient system internally for hotkeys.
checkmark Click to define the hotkey

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M> I dream since a long time of being able to assign a Hotkey
M> to the following functions:
M> Files -> Compare by Content
M> Commands -> Synchronize Dirs

You can use [Shortcuts] section from my interface pack.[/face]

MichelPy · Post by *MichelPy » 2004-01-15, 14:33 UTC

Thanks for your quick answer !
I should have used these forums sooner...
It seems I'm not the only one who tries to live longer by using keyboard shortcuts instead of the mouse

But I'm already happy to use TC since years to brighten my day !

j.x · Post by *j.x » 2004-01-16, 11:41 UTC

It seems I'm not the only one who tries to live longer by using keyboard shortcuts instead of the mouse

Then you can try Alt+F Y for File|Compare by content, and Alt+C Y for Commands|Synchronize Dirs...
(If your TC talks English)

MichelPy · Post by *MichelPy » 2004-01-16, 12:43 UTC

Then you can try Alt+F Y for File|Compare by content, and Alt+C Y for Commands|Synchronize Dirs...

Good idea, this would work with the default settings of TC.
But I can't use these shortcuts because I've activated the quick search option with the ALT Key in Configuration -> Operation of TC (as in the good old NC days)

I think I've enough solutions now.
Thanks for your help !

Post by *Hacker » 2004-01-16, 13:02 UTC

But I can't use these shortcuts because I've activated the quick search option with the ALT Key in Configuration -> Operation of TC

BTW: It would work by tapping Alt (which activates the menu) and then F, Y, for instance. Or pressing F10 or F9 instead of Alt (endless possibilities...).

HTH
Roman

j.x · Post by *j.x » 2004-01-16, 13:03 UTC

But I can't use these shortcuts because I've activated the quick search option

OK, then you can use: Alt F Y and Alt C Y (releaseing the Alt key before pressing F / C)

[Edit: You were a few seconds quicker than me, Hacker

]

MichelPy · Post by *MichelPy » 2004-01-18, 18:15 UTC

Finally, after some time spent these days in the TC Forums, I've found exactly what I needed

(I took the time ro read the FAQ section of TC Help including the wincmd.ini content description...

)

I've now put the following in my wincmd.ini :
[shortcuts]
CA+D=cm_FileSync
CA+F=cm_CompareFilesByContent

My shortcuts are not displayed in the TC menu, but IT WORKS

This closes the case for me.

Thanks for all your help.

SecureRoot · Post by *SecureRoot » 2004-11-05, 01:10 UTC

well that's why im on forum here now. Can u help me with 3-4 command line [im not good in this].

i want to assign F2 -> rename
F3 - pack
F4-unpack
a.s.o

how can i do this? and wich are the commands thanks

SanskritFritz · Post by *SanskritFritz » 2004-11-05, 02:06 UTC

2SecureRoot
[shortcuts]
F2=cm_RenameOnly
F3=cm_PackFiles
F4=cm_UnpackFiles

But you can define hotkeys to commands on the Options / Misc. / Redefine hotkeys (Keyboard remapping)

SecureRoot · Post by *SecureRoot » 2004-11-05, 08:51 UTC

EXCELLENT!!!
thank you very much!

now i got control of this program that i use for almost 4 yrs!
i would like to propose to Christian in implement all the free plugins aviable on the official page on the next version, of course mentioning the authors on credit. it will save a lot of time configuring the program.
Excellent work on this program.

Post by *Hacker » 2004-11-05, 12:31 UTC

i would like to propose to Christian in implement all the free plugins aviable on the official page on the next version

That would make TC large and slow and not all the people need all the plugins. Also, some plugins are still in alpha / beta...

Roman

SecureRoot · Post by *SecureRoot » 2004-11-05, 13:27 UTC

"Do you want to install aditional plugins? Y/N"
Y -> choose:

1
2
3
....
is not so hard.
i think only consacrated plugins should instal.