[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 13:14:52 -0700
I wouldn't be quite that categorical. What you say is correct if the
app contains no way to re-map its keyboard assignments, but often
pieces of software do have that facility. If the software you're using
does, then that's obviously the way to go. If not, then what I showed
you is a workaround. BTW, there are other ways to do this, i.e.,
autoHotkey, AutoIt, etc., as well as via the Jaws scripting language.
Does that clarify?
On 3/14/15, Robert Spangler <spangler.robert@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Thank you. So, to insure that I understand properly, if JAWS has a key
> assignment that conflicts with the key assignment of another program, the
> only way to override the key assignment for JAWS is to write a script to
> pass it through to the application? I understand that there is always the
> pass key through command, but this would be impractical when rewinding/fast
> forwarding through a MP3 file.
>
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> Subject: [jawsscripts] Re: Learning More About Scripting and modifying a
> keystroke for a specific application
>
> Ok--I understand better now what you're trying to do. You'll need to write a
> script & assign it to the keystroke you desire. The following script is an
> example of how to assign the volume control of ITunes, which is ctrl up, to
> alt insert up arrow instead. Please let me know if this helps or not.
>
> Script VolUp ()
>
> ;alt JawsKey up arrow
>
> typekey("ctrl+uparrow")
>
> EndScript
>
>
> On 3/14/15, Robert Spangler <spangler.robert@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> 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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