Create keyboard shortcuts

You can assign a specific key on the keyboard to activate certain animation links by using key equivalent links. The key equivalent is only operational when the object with the link is visible or selected. If the object has a visibility or disable link, the key equivalent is not active when the object is disabled.

You can define the same key in multiple windows. However, the definition in the most recently opened window is the active one. In the case of overlay windows, the key is active in the window on top.

Note: If any object or action push button in the active window is assigned to the same key used for a key action script, the key equivalent link on the key in the active window takes precedence over the execution of the key action script.

The animation links that support key equivalents appears the Key Equivalent area in their link dialog boxes.

Key links are only available for function keys 1-16. If you are using a custom keyboard that has more than 16 function keys, get a device driver from your manufacturer to access the extended function keys on your system.

Assign a key to a link

1. Open the Animation Links dialog box for the type of link you are configuring.

2. Select Ctrl and/or Shift if you want the operator to hold down either or both of these keys when pressing the key equivalent.

3. Select Key. The Choose key dialog box appears.

4. Select the key to assign to the link.

   The Animation Link dialog box reappears with the name of the selected key next to the Key button.

5. Select OK.