Edit Command

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The Edit Command dialog

Summary

The Edit Command dialog allows the user to edit command actions, names, add an image to command, or edit the shortcut keys assigned to a command.

Access

To access this dialog, use Ctrl+Left Mouse when the cursor is over the desired command.

Options/Controls

  • Action
    • Process - use the Browse button to open the Process Browser dialog to browse and select the desired process.
    • Parameters - displays the parameters for the command. Click Info for information about the selected command.
  • Caption
    • Caption - use the text box and drop down to select the desired caption for the command.
    • Description - enter a description of the command.
  • Image
    • Bitmap File - Use  to browse and select a picture for the selected command.
      • Preview - displays a preview of the selected picture.
  • Shortcuts
    • Primary - use the drop down menu to select the primary shortcut key for the command.
    • Alternative - use the drop down menu to select a secondary shortcut key for the command.
    • Currently in use by - if the selected primary or alternative shortcut is currently used by another command, this area shows that command.

 

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