Adding an action for Windows Control
You can use an action for Windows Control to start using a different application from Mind Express.
- Edit the cell (F5).
- Click Add item Ctrl+click=Copy item
in the Actions options group. - Choose Windows Control from the Actions drop-down list.
- From the drop-down list, select one of the following actions:
Action Explanation Send key Send keys or a key combination from Mind Express to the active application. These keys or key combinations are not said aloud. Send message box Send the message from Mind Express to the active application.
For example: a user can first create a message using symbols and then send it to Word.
Pause Adds a pause between two actions to give the other application sufficient time to respond.
For example, launching an application may take some time.
Sticky key The Shift, Ctrl, Alt and Windows keys can be used in combination with other keys. - Click once to activate the button until another Windows key is pressed.
- Click twice to activate the key continuously.
- Click three times to disable the key.
Sending: on/off To start or stop sending commands to the active application. The Start sending (other computer) action allows you to start sending commands to start another device. Enter the IP address of the other device. Active window To move the active window, resize, link, fill or select the next window. When the Select next window action appears, you can enter (part of) the name of the program or window you want to select. For example: Word. Opens the next window that has Word in the title bar.
Mind Express window To move the Mind Express window relatively or in percentages, or to resize it. You can save the position of the Mind Express window or revert to the saved position of the Mind Express window. Mouse control To move the mouse by scanning, clicking, double-clicking, right-clicking or dragging. Exit To exit Mind Express or Windows. Always on top To show Mind Express on top or to hide. - Click OK.