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Use

Fastpaths allow you to enter a menu path using a single letter or sequence of letters instead of the mouse.

Constraints

  • The fastpath for a menu must be unique within the menu bar. The fastpath for a function must be unique within its menu.
  • The letter must be a part of the complete function name. For example, you could not choose Z as the fastpath for the Create function.
    Note

    In double-byte languages, the English fastpath keys are used. The front end displays the double-byte language text in the menu, with the English letter for the fastpath in parentheses afterwards.

Procedure
Note

You do not have to maintain fastpaths explicitly. As soon as you generate the interface, the system creates a set of default fastpaths automatically. You can then change the fastpath if required.

  1. To change the fastpath, open the status in the Menu Painter.
  2. Choose Goto → Object lists → Fastpaths.

    The fastpath maintenance screen appears.

  3. Switch to change mode.
  4. Enter the new fastpaths for the relevant functions.
  5. To display a default set of fastpaths, choose Extras → Propose fastpath.
  6. Choose  with the quick info text Save.
Example

You have defined D as a fastpath of the Delete function. Now you are able to choose the Delete function from the Edit menu by entering D.

You can also enter the entire menu path using the letter combination preceded with a period. In our example, you have to enter .DE in the command field.