I'm a keyboard junkie, so if I have Windows Desktop Search installed (on 32-bit XP), I use two-character aliases to launch stuff from the deskbar. Very quick and convenient.kcnychief said:Yeah - that will be next.
How does everyone quickly access applications used frequently? I've noticed that most people don't use quicklaunch.
NetRyder said:I'm a keyboard junkie, so if I have Windows Desktop Search installed (on 32-bit XP), I use two-character aliases to launch stuff from the deskbar. Very quick and convenient.
NetRyder said:On my desktop with XP x64 (no WDS...yet), I rely on Quick Launch (only IE, Fx, and Show Desktop) and the Start Menu pretty much.
Yes, it's mentioned in the review. Basically, you setup aliases for your most frequently used apps. That's a one-time process. You can then launch apps by simply typing in two letters into the deskbar.kcnychief said:"Two-character aliases" - is that fancy jargon for keyboard shortcuts? Perhaps it's time I re-read your review on WDS
It's one of those default icons there, so I just never removed it. I have to admit - I've barely ever used it though. Maybe I should get rid of it.Why would you waste space by having the "Show Desktop" - when it can be done easily with the Windows Key + D - Mr. Keyboard Junkie?
kcnychief said:I am starting to like a lot of the simplicity seen in the Desktop Threads - where people have a few buttons for their program groupings.
What typo?kcnychief said:In regards to launching the application by defining, like this -
@fx,=firefox
@fz="C:\Program Files\Filezilla\filezilla.exe
Also just noticed you made a typo there
Anyways, since this is a one-time thing, can these defines be exported and restored after a format?
Definitely.kcnychief said:EDIT: Those shortcuts are fecking amazing - that is a selling point enough for me in regards to that application
NetRyder said:What typo?
And yes, you can backup and restore your aliases. Just look for the WindowsDesktopShortcuts.ini file in \Documents and Settings\[Username]\Application Data\Windows Desktop Search\
@fx,=firefox
@fz="C:\Program Files\Filezilla\filezilla.exe
Yeah, you'll need to read it more carefully.kcnychief said:Well, unless I am mis-understanding, don't you name it first, as in firefox, and then point to the path? If that's the case, you called it firefox and pointed to Filezilla.
As I said, I only skimmed it, might have misunderstood
The initial @ tells the deskbar that you’re defining an alias. You then give it a name (like fx or fz), followed by a comma, the ‘=’ character and the name or location of the application you want to launch.
Exactly. If it works from the Run dialog, it'll work from the deskbar (prefix it with "=" in the deskbar, of course).kcnychief said:Also - isn't "firefox" and "iexplore" the same as typing that in the Run Dialog box?
That's one part of it, yes.kcnychief said:And by aliasing, you mean changing firefox to "fx" - right?