asked on Is there a Windows utility that can report which program(s) in memory, reserve which function keys?
If I start Techsmith's Camtasia, it reserves the F9 and F10 keys for it's own use (pause & stop screen recording). If I then start Excel, F9 (calculate) no longer works. Is there a utility, preferably Microsoft, that can report which programs in memory are reserving which keys or key combinations? I have a work around for Excel, but what other programs won't work as advertised?
Alternatively, is there something I can search in the registry that would tattle on an offending program?
TIA, Ed
Alternatively, is there something I can search in the registry that would tattle on an offending program?
TIA, Ed
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Ed Covney
currently there is not a tool that I know of that will list off function keys. also looking in the reg could be problematic as there will be dozens of keys you would need to examine based on all the programs you have installed.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
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NVIT -
Thanks for the quick response, but as I mentioned the Camtasia Hooks have been worked around. It's easy-peasy. It's the hundreds of other similar programs that I don't know if . . they're biting me in the arsh.
Thanks for the quick response, but as I mentioned the Camtasia Hooks have been worked around. It's easy-peasy. It's the hundreds of other similar programs that I don't know if . . they're biting me in the arsh.
Not sure I understand. Camtasia Recorder's F9 & F10 keys are the offenders. Are you saying there are other Camtasia keys involved?
I'm not sure if it's possible and has been written already but one solution that comes to mind is a program that acts as a gatekeeper and catches all the function key presses, e.g. AutoHotKey or AutoIT. Then, it "presses" the right keys based on the active program window, i.e. Excel, Word, Acrobat, etc.
One member here that's done many AutoHotKey solutions is Joe Winograd. He can say if that solution's possible.
https://www.experts-exchange.com/members/joewinograd.html
I'm not sure if it's possible and has been written already but one solution that comes to mind is a program that acts as a gatekeeper and catches all the function key presses, e.g. AutoHotKey or AutoIT. Then, it "presses" the right keys based on the active program window, i.e. Excel, Word, Acrobat, etc.
One member here that's done many AutoHotKey solutions is Joe Winograd. He can say if that solution's possible.
https://www.experts-exchange.com/members/joewinograd.html
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NVIT: In this instance, yes Camtasia reserves keys (F9 & F10) for screen recording. If I'm using Camtasia, it's probably recording an Excel spreadsheet with commentary. If I weren't recording in Camtasia, pressing F9 in Excel would recalculate cells in the current worksheet.
In Excel its relatively easy to (a couple lines in VBA) to record a macro or push-button to issue the "Calculate".
What I'd like to know is, is there a Windows 10 utility that could report all keys being reserved and by what program?
Bill - Hotkey Commander just may do it. I'll try running it in compatibility mode. Thank you !!
In Excel its relatively easy to (a couple lines in VBA) to record a macro or push-button to issue the "Calculate".
What I'd like to know is, is there a Windows 10 utility that could report all keys being reserved and by what program?
Bill - Hotkey Commander just may do it. I'll try running it in compatibility mode. Thank you !!
Via Recorder > Tools > Options > Hotkeys
https://support.techsmith.com/hc/en-us/articles/360004739311-Camtasia-9-3-Hotkeys
https://support.techsmith.com/hc/en-us/articles/360023977291