Can a function key be assigned to launch a program?

I never seem to use the F13 - F19 keys. Is there a simple way in OS 10.6.5 to assign one of these function keys to launch a program, rather than having to click it in the dock? It would be a nice convenience, but not nice enough to have to purchase a separate program. Thanks.

Quicksilver, free, reviewed at [http://www.macworld.com/reviews/product/526533/review/quicksilver.html] However the doing a web search for this reveals somewhat uncertain sources. There's a 10.6 version at http://www.blacktree.com/ The site looks pretty broken but the download still works.
Second edit:
Seeing that Quicksilver's site appears to be unsupported you might be better with the Spark recommendation. One Spark user even said they had given up on QS for Spark.

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Function keys for Push buttons

Hi All,
I have one query in module-pool program,I need to assign Function keys to Push buttons in my programe,like for create(F7),dispaly(F6) and also I need to overwrite few standard function keys,
any one please guide me.
Thanks n regds,
Sree.

Hi,
you want in more detail.....ok
(1)u've created a screen -
> added push buttons etc. -
> given name to screen elements i.e pushbuttons etc.and also declared them in program
(2) create its GUI status ,say STATUS_100---->here you have to assign Function codes ->like if in standard toolbar you want BACK,EXIT,CANC or whatever you want,for ex. for BACK u'll find its icon -> double click on it>give the Func code say F3,now u also wnt to enable Func Key F3 for this--> go to UTILITIES (menu bar)-> F Key consistency-> here u will find all the Func keys-> so to F3 give the same func code as u gave to BACK icon button.
similar approach u can use for pussbuttons:
double click on push button> in screen painter attributes-> give the Func code to it ,say for CREATE button u give Func code NEW->come back to GUI status->similarly go to UTILITIES (menu bar)-> F Key consistency-> here u will find all the Func keys---> so to F7 give the same func code (NEW) as u gave to CREATE push button.
(3) In PBO of this screen create a module to set its PF status:
In screen flow logic:
PROCESS BEFORE OUTPUT.
* To set pf-status and title
MODULE status_0100.
In Program:
MODULE status_0100 OUTPUT.
SET PF-STATUS 'STATUS_100'.
SET TITLEBAR 'TITLE_100'.
ENDMODULE.
Hope this much detail is quite clear!!!
Regards,
Neha
Edited by: Neha Shukla on Mar 5, 2009 10:35 AM

What happens to the function keys when i unplug the extended keyboard?

i use my laptop (12 function keys) with a wired apple aluminum extended keyboard (19 function keys). i assigned a few functions (screen shots mostly) to the upper function keys on the keyboard... f16-f19. but when i unplug the keyboard i'm not sure how to get those functions on the laptop keyboard.
what happens to those functions when the keyboard is unplugged? is there a way to map those functions to the keyboard so that they are re-assigned when it's unplugged?

wilyliang wrote:
question still remains: do f16, etc., exist or can they be re-invented once the USB keyboard is removed (besides having to re-map the shortcuts each time)?
I haven't found a way, though there might be.
or even: is it possible to assign two different key combos/function keys to a single command/shortcut?
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I just noticed that F10 no longer does the spaces expose. I can the function key to F11 and it still does nothing. It's not interfering with any regular expose, I checked. The key itself is not stuck because when I switch any other expose function to it it works just fine.
I have spaces turned on and if I click on the spaces icon in applications it does the expose. Spaces is still on and Ctrl + Arrow still moves between them, so I know spaces is working. I just noticed it now, it might have happened during the last update (it was iTunes I think)
I searched and didn't find anything, so I doubt it was the update, I think it's just my computer. Little help?

I've been having a similar problem- I set the shortcut keys for Expose, and then after a reboot it will have lost them.
I'm also running spaces too.
Thanks for posting this- I hope there's a fix!

Function Keys on Selection-Screen

Hi,
I used function keys in one of my report program.
Now, if some check box is checked in the customization that function should be displayed, otherwise shouldnot be displayed.
I made use of "loop at screen" to make that application button invisible but i don't know the name of the button. I have given the name as same given while creating the button using "SSCRFIELDS".
Is there anyy other way to disable the button??
Regards,
Yadesh

Hi,
Your requirement can be solved with two approaches:
1) simpler one is to use different GUI statuses depending on checkbox state
AT SELECTION-SCREEN OUTPUT.
refresh it_exclude.
if checkbox = 'X'.
append 'BUTTON_FCODE'.
endif.
"you in turn swith on/off your desired button
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    EXPORTING
      p_status = 'GUI_STATUS'
      p_program = sy-repid
    TABLES
      p_exclude = it_exclude.
2) as SELECTION-SCREEN FUNCTION KEY n statement cannot be processed within PAI/PBO block you cannot set it dynamically like
AT SELECTION-SCREEN.
IF check = 'X' .
SELECTION-SCREEN FUNCTION KEY n.
ELSE.
"no selection button here
ENDIF.
Moreover you cannot change standard application toolbar of selection screen within Loop at screen statement (this will only affect selection screen parameters not toolbar).
The only way here is dynamically generate report's code. When checkbox is check what you do is
data: it_code type table of char72 with header line.
READ REPORT sy-repid INTO it_code.
Then looping through the code table you either remove entry having SELECTION-SCREEN FUNCTION KEY n. or add it to the table.
Finally you switch reports code with
INSERT REPORT sy-repid FROM it_code.
And execute new one with
SUBMIT (sy-repid).
This will ensure that new SELECTION-SCREEN parameters (or function keys in your case can be switched and report will be executed with new screen look).
Nevetherless be carefull! You need to ensure that submit will not create and endless loop. ABAP Memory will help you here (exchange flags within program indicating whether program is executed for the first time or another one).
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Regards
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hi,
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I don't think you can with the standard Mac OS X tools / sys prefs..
You have to step into the realm of 3rd party key mapper tools.
I'm reluctant to go there..
I'm happy being able to remap option to be my command key
using the standard System Preferences ->Keyboard..
but.. googling a bit shows some 3rd party tools..
https://pqrs.org/macosx/keyremap4macbook/
http://superuser.com/questions/37042/remapping-of-keys-in-mac-os-x
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iKey lets you define function keys per application. You seem to want to turn on & off the defined apple keys. Not sure if these keyboard re-mappers will do the trick.
Here is my other most favored application. Of course, I haven't checked these out in newer OS's. I'm a Tiger man myself.
iKey is a front end program that simulates typing and mouse movements. I use iKey to remap the Function keys.
"iKey is an automation utility, a program that creates shortcuts to accomplish repetitive tasks. In essence, an iKey shortcut is a little program in its own right, but you don't need to know the first thing about programming to create an iKey shortcut. All you have to do is put together three necessary parts of a shortcut: One or more commands that give the shortcut its functionality, a context in which it runs, and a launcher that defines how the shortcut is activated."
http://www.scriptsoftware.com/ikey/
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http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/11485&vid=75326
( Send me a message for a copy of youpi key. )
*Examples:*
I have the common programs that I use assigned to function keys. I have F4 assigned to Firefox. When I want to start FireFox, I press F4. When I want to switch to firefox, I press F4! Starting & switching to an application in Mac OS are the same thing in Mac OS.
Here is an example of to assign volumn control to a function key.
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=10361085#10361085
Here is my script for listing my application folder. I have it assigned to function-key 6.
tell application "Finder"
   open folder "Applications" of startup disk
   select Finder window 1
   set bounds of Finder window 1 to {-3, 44, 691, 545}
   --set position of Finder window 1 to {33, 44}
   set position of Finder window 1 to {60, 45}
   activate
end tell
The second portion of this script was generated in the script editor record mode. After I recorded the script and did some editing, I copy the script to ikey/youpi key.
Full Key Codes
http://download.cnet.com/Full-Key-Codes/3000-2094_4-44175.html
Spark
"Spark is a powerful, and easy Shortcuts manager. With Spark you can create Hot Keys to launch applications and documents, execute AppleScript, command iTunes, and more... You can also export and import your Hot Keys library, or save it in HTML format to print it. Spark is free, so use it without moderation!"
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/22675
Mac OS X remap or rename keyboard keys
by vivek
So how do you remap or rename keyboard keys under Mac OS X?
Simply use DoubleCommand software. It is a free program
http://theos.in/apple/download-doublecommand-to-remap-keyboard-keys/
Keyboard Maestro is a powerful macro program for Mac OS X (including Tiger and Leopard) which has received glowing reviews. Keyboard Maestro will take your Macintosh experience to a new level in “Ease of Use”. With Keyboard Maestro you can design a custom action sequence with your own shortcuts and use them at any time, you can navigate through running applications and open windows with Program Switcher, and you can work with an unlimited number of clipboards - all by pressing simple keystrokes.
http://www.keyboardmaestro.com/main/
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How to assign Function key in Module Pool Program

Dear all,
I have created the program in MPP. I have to assign function key for this program. How to assign it?
With Regards,
Baskaran

HI
Double Click on your Screen and then Elements Tab, give OK_CODE of OK_CODE.
Now in Click on Flow Logic Tab , uncomment MODULE STATUS_YOUR_SCREEN_NUMBER. Create this.
Here you find SET PF_STATUS Just Double click on this this will enable you to Assign Function Keys.
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