Simple macro utility?

In my Apple days, I had a very simple
macromaker. I'd set it to record, enter a string
of text and actions, then stop recording and
assign a two-key sequence to activate it.

Thereafter, if I wished to enter my contact
information, it was Shift-F7 (for example). I
had more than one sig, each with its own key.

Is there still such a thing?

OORAH!@USMC.ret wrote:
>> In my Apple days, I had a very simple
>> macromaker. I'd set it to record, enter a string
>> of text and actions, then stop recording and
>> assign a two-key sequence to activate it.
>>
>> Thereafter, if I wished to enter my contact
>> information, it was Shift-F7 (for example). I
>> had more than one sig, each with its own key.
>>
>> Is there still such a thing?

MacroMaker
Free
No install (see end of page)
http://members.ij.net/anthonymathews/MacroMaker.htm


In order to install MacroMaker you must have "Windows Installer 2.0
Redistributable" loaded on your machine. If the MacroMakerInst.msi
file will not execute on your machine, follow the links below to
download the appropriate version of the installer based upon the
operating system you are running. Follow Microsoft's instructions for
installation of the installer and after which try to execute the
MacroMakerInst.msi file again.
*************************************
To install MacroMaker by hand you need to create the following
directory:
C:\Program Files\ARM Software\MacroMaker
Now download the following 2 files and save them in the directory you
created above.
Download MacroMaker executable
Download MacroMaker help file

NOTE:
1. Makes numerous registry entries when first run...best to monitor
with TotalUninstall.
2. Rename the help file to MACROMAKER1.0.3.1.HLP

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dadiOH
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dadiOH's dandies v3.0...
....a help file of info about MP3s, recording from
LP/cassette and tips & tricks on this and that.
Get it at http://www.gbronline.com/xico/
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OORAH!@USMC.ret wrote:

> Thereafter, if I wished to enter my contact
> information, it was Shift-F7 (for example). I
> had more than one sig, each with its own key.

My own CoolKeys app (www.paulbowlay.com) can let you type data into the
current window, along with a lot of other cool things (bulk file delete,
bulk file rename, create new folder, etc), in only 89k with no setup.
It may be to your liking.

Paul Bowlay wrote:

> My own CoolKeys app (www.paulbowlay.com) can let you type data into the
> current window, along with a lot of other cool things (bulk file delete,
> bulk file rename, create new folder, etc), in only 89k with no setup.
> It may be to your liking.


Wow! I'm not sure (yet) that CoolKeys will meet my stated need
(insert prepared text strings into documents), but it does a TON
of other useful tasks. Very nice, low overhead, well thought
out. Those who do not read the manual, however, will find the
first few minutes interesting...

Thanks, Paul

fun-ding@intro-tech.nohyphens.com wrote:

> It took a whole 15 minutes to get comfortable with this.
>
> THIS IS A TERRIFIC LITTLE APP. I now have about 10 websites set
> up for instant access, plus several text strings, plus a ton of
> other actions. Every few minutes for the past hour I've jumped
> into that folder to add something else.
>
> One of the more attractive aspects of CoolKeys is that it
> occupies nearly zero space. No Registry entries, burns virtually
> no memory or disc space; it's a tiny program.
>
> Thanks, Paul!
>
> <<< you said something about 6.0 -- care to let out a few hints?

Wow, thanks for the glowing review! You certainly made me very happy.

As for v6.00, it's mainly a bug-fix release (yes, there's a couple, but
very minor and not worth mentioning), plus some updated docs and a new
'info' hotkey (Shift+Control+I to open ReadMe.txt|.doc|etc in a folder to
get quick information about an app -- no need to go scrolling to find the
ReadMe.txt file). Also, some commands (new text file) have presets for
quick creation (Shift+Control+T and then enter '/ae' to create a new
AutoExec.bat file, '/rm' to create ReadMe.txt, etc). Also is the option
to have audio sounds for all items (eg. when deleting files, you can have
just the normal system chime to indicate completion, or use Delete.wav).

I'm sure I'll add more before release. I know v5.00 is called 'Final'
in the docs (and app itself) but I changed my mind.

Paul.

Paul Bowlay wrote:
> I changed my mind.


It's a very mature product, Paul, but you're
definitely permitted to change your mind...
especially if you make the CK window 'active'
when it comes up.

Just installed it on my home computer - and like
CK even more. I simply packed everything into an
email and sent it on ahead.

"Paul Bowlay" <replace.with.info@paulbowlay.com> wrote in message news:<bih69s$99i79$1@ID-200043.news.uni-berlin.de>...
> fun-ding@intro-tech.nohyphens.com wrote:
>
> > It took a whole 15 minutes to get comfortable with this.
> >
> > THIS IS A TERRIFIC LITTLE APP. I now have about 10 websites set
> > up for instant access, plus several text strings, plus a ton of
> > other actions. Every few minutes for the past hour I've jumped
> > into that folder to add something else.
> >
> > One of the more attractive aspects of CoolKeys is that it
> > occupies nearly zero space. No Registry entries, burns virtually
> > no memory or disc space; it's a tiny program.
> >
> > Thanks, Paul!
> >
> > <<< you said something about 6.0 -- care to let out a few hints?
>
> Wow, thanks for the glowing review! You certainly made me very happy.
>
> As for v6.00, it's mainly a bug-fix release (yes, there's a couple, but
> very minor and not worth mentioning), plus some updated docs and a new
> 'info' hotkey (Shift+Control+I to open ReadMe.txt|.doc|etc in a folder to
> get quick information about an app -- no need to go scrolling to find the
> ReadMe.txt file). Also, some commands (new text file) have presets for
> quick creation (Shift+Control+T and then enter '/ae' to create a new
> AutoExec.bat file, '/rm' to create ReadMe.txt, etc). Also is the option
> to have audio sounds for all items (eg. when deleting files, you can have
> just the normal system chime to indicate completion, or use Delete.wav).
>
> I'm sure I'll add more before release. I know v5.00 is called 'Final'
> in the docs (and app itself) but I changed my mind.
>
> Paul.

IT LETS ME REDUCE THE STEPS OF MAKING A NEW FOLDER IN EXPLORER FROM ME
HAVING TO

RIGHT CLICK > NEW > FOLDER > TYPE NAME

TO

shift-ctrl-F > type name

-russellmz bows down in respect-

now for my complaint:
when i try and use it to type my name in a browser text field it beeps
(signaling it is doing something according to TFM) but no text appears


is that normal or just because i use avant browser?


regardless, me loves the new folder option. been looking for somthing
that does that for freaking -YEARS-.

OORAH!@USMC.ret wrote:

> especially if you make the CK window 'active'
> when it comes up.

Are you saying it doesn't become active for you? Weird. Are you able
to reproduce this every time, or just randomly? Please e-mail me if
you wish -- I'm curious as it works fine for me on all versions of
Windows. Thanks.

russellmz wrote:

> is that normal or just because i use avant browser?

I just downloaded Avant Browser, can you give me the problem URL so I can
test this for myself? Thanks Russell.

Paul Bowlay wrote:
>
> OORAH!@USMC.ret wrote:
>
> > especially if you make the CK window 'active'
> > when it comes up.
>
> Are you saying it doesn't become active for you? Weird. Are you able
> to reproduce this every time, or just randomly? Please e-mail me if
> you wish -- I'm curious as it works fine for me on all versions of
> Windows. Thanks.


It's "active", I guess. But the cursor must be
clicked into the text box. If I use alt-z (my
choice for CK activation), the box appears. I
must move the cursor into it, then type pic
tiger to generate a sheet of tigers.

So I type: alt-z, move cursor and click, pic
tiger. I'm so pleased with the amazing
efficiency of this utility that I resent that
middle step!!! Did I miss something?