Universal Toolbar in OD+
Tuesday, July 5, 2005 by j dott | Discussion: OS Customization
I want to get rid of the toolbars in Office apps and a couple other programs. I generally just use shortcut keys and like a less cluttered interface. What I would really like to do is to make a tab or two in Object Dock Plus that I can assign to act like the shortcut keys--i.e., a "new page", "print", whatever command that will perform the equivalent "ctrl-p" or whatever in the app being used. I don't always like to use the keyboard shortcuts, so it would be nice to have them handy. In addition to the sort of normal shortcuts, I also have several commands that I use on a regular basis that bring the number up to too many to always recall off the top of my head. Question is, can this be done? I've noticed that when you click on an item in OD, focus is transfered to OD--perhaps there could be a way to add "alt-tab" before the shortcut to send focus back to the app I was working in.
If this can't be done in OD, can it be done with Object Bar or something else?
Any tips will be appreciated. Point me in the right direction, and I'll share the results.
If this can't be done in OD, can it be done with Object Bar or something else?
Any tips will be appreciated. Point me in the right direction, and I'll share the results.
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Reply #1 Wednesday, July 6, 2005 6:14 AM
I don't think OD+ will send commands to another open app. It may be something that can be programed as a docklet but I don't think that's the best method for what your wanting to do. I'm not as sure about Obect Bar. I've only used it as a taskbar replacement.
I suggest trying out X-Keys. They make several diffierent types of programmable keyboards. I use X-Keys Pro which is a 58 Key pad. All are 100% programmable. Check them out here
Link
There is also the ToolBarPro program which WILL send commands to a specific app Link. I tried it out and it's useful, but I like the X-keys better.