Custom short Cut keys?

Fol20 · 25-01-2011 03:00PM #1

Id like to be able to multi task using vlc media player..I was wondering is it possible to have a play,pause,forward short cut keys for vlc while your actively using another program..I know you can do this when using itunes but id like to be able to do it with vlc as well

Talisman · 25-01-2011 04:32PM

You could create Automator workflows to do it for you.

This link will give you an idea of how to create the global shortcuts with Automator:
OSX: Setting a global shortcut key to open a new Finder window

Each one would be written in Applescript.

Play:

  tell application "VLC"
      play
  end tell

Stop:

  tell application "VLC"
      stop
  end tell

  tell application "VLC"
      prev
  end tell

  tell application "VLC"
      next
  end tell

25-01-2011 05:14PM

The keys work with VLC but also work with itunes, so if you disable them somehow (would bet a lot of money someone did it, google around) then it should work.

edit, havent read it but sounds perfect - http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2010/05/free-your-macs-media-keys-from-itunes-grasp/#comments

Vlc has special keys - cmd-p to play/pause cmd-> arrow for next track etc in the playback menu.

Fol20 · 26-01-2011 03:11PM

conor.hogan.2 wrote: »

The keys work with VLC but also work with itunes, so if you disable them somehow (would bet a lot of money someone did it, google around) then it should work.

edit, havent read it but sounds perfect - http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2010/05/free-your-macs-media-keys-from-itunes-grasp/#comments

Vlc has special keys - cmd-p to play/pause cmd-> arrow for next track etc in the playback menu.

Yea but i want to be able to use these shortcuts while using different software

26-01-2011 09:10PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbOj34H064w

Fresh out of my sub box.

Custom short Cut keys?

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