[jawsscripts] Re: Learning More About Scripting and modifying a keystroke for a specific application
- From: "Dennis Brown" <DennisTBrown@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <jawsscripts@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2015 18:21:12 -0400
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 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 are
>> table
>> navigations in JAWS.
>>
>> Thanks for your responses!
>> Robert
>>
>>
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