Scripting shortcut for pencil tool in Acrobat 9 Pro?

Many of the tools in Acrobat 9 Pro have a keyboard shortcut (P=callout box, U=highlight, Z=marquee zoom...) but not the pencil tool. Anyone scripted a shortcut key or be willing to explain the process of writing a script and assigning it to a keystroke?
Why would Adobe overlook this tool?
And yes, I know AutoInk sells a plug-in for $69.

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There is no way to turn off the 'function' in Photoshop ?
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