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Hotkey to open several applications?

  • 19-11-2007 3:09pm
    #1
    Cianos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,850 ✭✭✭


    Was wondering if it is possible to assign a hotkey to allow you to open up several applications at the same time?


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  • #2
    auggie2k
    Closed Accounts Posts: 311 ✭✭auggie2k


    Hmmm, try these...

    http://www.filedudes.com/Keyboard_LaunchPad-download-19560.html

    http://www.download3000.com/download_47192.html


  • #3
    Mellor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39,900 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    Cianos wrote: »
    Was wondering if it is possible to assign a hotkey to allow you to open up several applications at the same time?
    Im not sure how to do it, but its possible.
    I know people that use it to open al the poker programs at once, this is about 4 programs and it then starts functions in two of them.


  • #4
    DonkeyStyle \o/
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,145 ✭✭✭DonkeyStyle \o/


    You could do it with a batch file, and start it via a shortcut with a key combination like CTRL+ALT+A or whatever.
    Handy if you're in an environment where installing bits of freeware might be frowned upon.
    Let me know if you need more specific information.


  • #5
    Cianos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,850 ✭✭✭Cianos


    Mellor wrote: »
    Im not sure how to do it, but its possible.
    I know people that use it to open al the poker programs at once, this is about 4 programs and it then starts functions in two of them.

    This is exactly what I want it for:) I'm just thinking it'd be cool to be able to click one key (or combination as DonkeyStyle said) and for Pokertracker, PokerAce, PArty etc.


  • #6
    btkm8unsl0w5r4
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,535 ✭✭✭btkm8unsl0w5r4


    Set up a batch file and set a shortcut to open it.

    http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/batch.mspx?mfr=true


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  • #7
    Gadgetman496
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,423 ✭✭✭Gadgetman496


    Anyone able to post a small example of a complete Batch file to do that?
    Especially if it could be run for Hot Keys as opposed to a shortcut.

    "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid."



  • #8
    robbie1876
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,766 ✭✭✭robbie1876


    www.autohotkey.com can do it for you from any hotkey you need. Good luck!


  • #9
    Gadgetman496
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,423 ✭✭✭Gadgetman496


    robbie1876 wrote: »
    www.autohotkey.com can do it for you from any hotkey you need. Good luck!

    Handy link but I think it's more Macro then Batch?

    I used to write batch files way back in the DOS days but I have most of it forgotten (Old age I'm afraid)

    "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid."



  • #10
    Soundman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,593 ✭✭✭Soundman


    Not sure if this allows multiple apps for one Hot Key assignment but you could give this a try:

    http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2007/11/20/create-your-own-hot-keys-in-windows/


  • #11
    robbie1876
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,766 ✭✭✭robbie1876


    gadgetman496 wrote: »
    Handy link but I think it's more Macro then Batch?
    Yes, but it will launch multiple programs on a hotkey quite easily. For example:

    !n::
    Run, Notepad
    Run, C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe
    Run, http://www.boards.ie
    return

    This simple script will launch Notepad, Media Player and boards.ie by pressing Alt+n.


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