[jawsscripts] Re: Learning More About Scripting and modifying a keystroke for a specific application
- From: Jackie McBride <abletec@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: jawsscripts@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2015 16:34:35 -0700
Well, I've offered before & I will again, that if any1 wished to post
stuff to my screenreaderscripting.com site, all they need to do is to
ask for author privileges. I had always envisioned it as a source for
all sorts of screenreader scripts, tips, etc. Sadly, no one's ever
taken me up on that offer.
On 3/14/15, Jeremy <jeremy.richards7@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi Dennis,
>
> Just used your script template to also create Control+UpArrow and
> Control+DownArrow hotkeys to control up and down volume in VLC. Very, very
> cool!
>
> You know, there are a few websites out there where one can read information
> as to how accessible JAWS is in application X or application Y.
>
> I think it would be incredibly beneficial to the blind community if there
> was a single website/resource where one can post simple yet very, very
> useful scripts such as the one Dennis posted.
>
> I'm thinking a listing of all written scripts with links to associated code
> where a JAWS user need only copy and paste from the website to one's JSS
> file.
>
> Just thinking out loud. :)
>
> JR
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jawsscripts-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:jawsscripts-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Dennis Brown
> Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2015 3:21 PM
> To: jawsscripts@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [jawsscripts] Re: Learning More About Scripting and modifying a
> keystroke for a specific application
>
> You wrote:
>> Also, if I wish to change what a keystroke does in a particular
>> application, how would I do that? The particular example is within
>> iTunes, where
>> alt+ctrl+right/left arrows are assigned to rewind/fast forward but are
>> table
>> navigations in JAWS.
>
> Here are the scripts I have.
> While in ITunes, bring up the Script Manager and hit Ctrl+End to get to the
> bottom of the file.
> Hit Control+E to create a script, and Give it a name like "FastForwardKey"
> with no spaces.
> Tab down and check the Can be attached to a keystroke checkbox.
> In the description field, type in something like "Overrides Jaws table
> navigation keystroke Alt+Ctrl+RightArrow."
> Tab to the Assign to keystroke field and press Alt+Control+RightArrow, then
> tab to Ok.
> The other field defaults are fine.
> Now you are in the script's guts.
> Type a comment by starting the line with a semicolon ;Overrides Jaws Table
> navigation keystroke Alt+Control+RightArrow.
> Then Type the command
> TypeCurrentScriptKey()
> Now hit Control+S to compile.
> Alt+Tab to ITunes and start a song. Press the Alt+Control+RightArrow
> Alt+and
> see if it fast forwards the song.
> If so, Alt+Tab back into the Script Manager and move to the bottom of the
> file and create another script for the RewindKey, Alt+Control+LeftArrow.
> Once you confirm it works, exit the Script Manager and, when back in ITunes,
> launch Keyboard Manager and take note of the keystroke assignments within
> the ITunes key file.
> Hope this helps!
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert Spangler" <spangler.robert@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <jawsscripts@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2015 3:25 PM
> Subject: [jawsscripts] Re: Learning More About Scripting and modifying a
> keystroke for a specific application
>
>
>> Hello Jackie:
>>
>> Thanks for your response. I did look in the keyboard manager. I have
>> it set to the iTunes application and under there it only shows one
>> keyboard assignment. This is where I get stuck. I switch the file to
>> default but, if I modify the key there, won't it affect all applications?
>>
>> I will review the sites linked in your signature.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Robert
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: jawsscripts-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> [mailto:jawsscripts-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jackie McBride
>> Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2015 3:10 PM
>> To: jawsscripts@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [jawsscripts] Re: Learning More About Scripting and modifying
>> a keystroke for a specific application
>>
>> Hi, Robert, & welcome to the list.
>>
>> Actually, 1 of the better ways to change keystroke assignment is via
>> the application's keymap (it's insert number row 8 on the laptop--I
>> can't recall if it differs on the desktop, but your jaws keystroke
>> reference under help should assist w/that).
>>
>> Regarding your other queries, perhaps information contained in my
>> signature might be of assistance.
>>
>> On 3/14/15, Robert Spangler <spangler.robert@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>> Hello:
>>>
>>> I have just joined this list. I am looking to expand my JAWS
>>> scripting knowledge and experience beyond what is provided in the
>>> scripting tutorial from FS. Are there any classes or additional
>>> books/documents that I can use for furthering my scripting knowledge?
>>> In addition, are there scripting certifications such as the one
>>> provided for knowing how to operate JAWS?
>>>
>>> Also, if I wish to change what a keystroke does in a particular
>>> application, how would I do that? The particular example is within
>>> iTunes, where
>>> alt+ctrl+right/left arrows are assigned to rewind/fast forward but
>>> alt+ctrl+are
>>> table
>>> navigations in JAWS.
>>>
>>> Thanks for your responses!
>>> Robert
>>>
>>>
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