Anyone know of a program/method to crate text macros?
 

Like you would do in an MMO, I simply want to have some way to bind lines of text possibly to a key on my keyboard, or even using a macro button on some program. Anyone done this before and can point the way?

Re: Anyone know of a program/method to crate text macros?
 

Well...with some keyboards, it's a trivial act, actually...but they tend to be gamer-oriented keyboards like the Logitech G15, which includes the requisite software to do just such a task.

Unless you want to buy a snazzy new keyboard, I would suggest looking into Autohotkey, which should satisfy you.

Incidentally, the only reason I have a G15 is that one was mistakenly placed on clearance at Best Buy for $30...and a nice USB keyboard with backlight, an LCD, macro buttons, and a built-in USB hub is hard to resist.

Re: Anyone know of a program/method to crate text macros?
 

Thanks, there is quite a bit to learn before creating it seems. Can you tell me whether this program allows me to use a GUI interface to execute macros via buttons rather than binding one to a key? This is what i'd really like.

Re: Anyone know of a program/method to crate text macros?
 

Well...like I said, I don't use it, and haven't, as I have that G15 keyboard with it's six function keys and three separate function slots apiece.

Why exactly do you want a GUI? Clicking a button to type is much less efficient than using a keyboard shortcut, especially if you intend to use the macro within an application.

Re: Anyone know of a program/method to crate text macros?
 

I need it for work, alot of generic email text and I am tired of writing it over and over. I woulda liked a little window that I could just click on and the text would be inserted is all. No worries, i'll read up on this when I get a chance and try get the program to do what I need.

Re: Anyone know of a program/method to crate text macros?
 

Googled for "how to create keyboard macros"... came up with this:

http://www.autohotkey.com/

Free mouse and keyboard hotkey utility... may be just what you're looking for :)

Re: Anyone know of a program/method to crate text macros?
 

Erm...you don't read the posts first, do ya, Bungleau...:thumbsup2:

lol

You may be best off just pasting your oft-repeated text in a text file, and going back each time, highlighting it, and copy-pasting it.

It would ease the strain of getting your IT department to allow you to install another program.

Re: Anyone know of a program/method to crate text macros?
 

Been doing the copy/paste from clipboard thing, annoying at best. I just need the time to figure thie scripts out for this program is all, it does what I need :)

Re: Anyone know of a program/method to crate text macros?
 

LOL! Guess I've got to plead at least somewhat guilty there, Ilander :) Think I'll pull the old "great minds think alike" excuse for not examining things more closely...

So... like you said... ;)