· fixes a crash that happens when executing an Autotext when clipboard restore is enabled and the clipboard contains EnhancedMetafile data. This could happen especially in MS Outlook, OneNote and Word.
· The new version of Direct Access includes Direct Access Importer which lets you import glossary and abbreviations from other text expander tools. Autohotkey, Type Pilot, and Shortkeys are supported.
· The new version fixes compatibility issues with Windows Vista and XP 64bit edition and an error when the clipboard contents gets corrupted.
· Now addresses application crashes when executing an abbreviation.
· uses a new lightweight key detection engine which is fast and reliable.
· [NEW] Improved engine to send keystrokes (ability to choose a legacy mode)
· [NEW] Quick confirm: press and release SHIFT to confirm a command
· [NEW] Send key combinations, like CTRL A, ALT F4, TAB, ENTER to control other applications
· [NEW] Added Clear Abbreviation menuitem for Groups
· [NEW] SHIFT click on a groups item opens the command in edit mode
· [NEW] Use environment variables in your commands
· [NEW] Create Command Wizard to easily create and import commands from different sources
· [NEW] Export Commands Wizard to export your favorite commands to a command pack
· [NEW] Ability to choose the color of the command execution OSD window
· [NEW] Ability to activate a previous instance of an application if already running
· [NEW] Export a list of abbreviations as CSV files
· [NEW] Usage statistics. See how much time you are saving with Direct Access
· [NEW] Ability to overwrite existing commands when importing or doing a drag and drop
· [NEW] Reduced application load time
· [NEW] Smart text insert: according to the size of the text to send, Direct Access can type the text directly or use the clipboard
· [NEW] Menus display a number/letter accelerator key for instant command selection
· [NEW] Use abbreviations to add commands
· [NEW] Changed cursor position placeholder from #Cur() to #|
· [NEW] Insert the contents of the clipboard with the #Clip() macro
· [NEW] Ability to choose if multi-command abbreviations displays a confirmation when triggered.
· [NEW] Converted to .NET 2.0 (no need to install the runtime in Windows Vista)
· [NEW] Ability to choose SHIFT INS for sending clipboard paste to applications.
· [NEW] Play a confirmation sound when an abbreviation requiring confirmation is detected.
· [NEW] Create a new command from the Commands list displayed when executing a Group
· [NEW] Create command duplicates to easily build similar commands
· [NEW] Explorer integration. Add a new command right clicking on a file or folder
· [NEW] Support for command line switch to enable/disable Direct Access via command line
· [NEW] Ability to insert dates in launch application commands
· [NEW] Command line switches for adding the current application (/addcurrent), a specific path (/add filename) or display the add new command dialog (/add).
· [FIX] Unwanted interactions with other macro tools when sending text
· [FIX] Command autotype not working on certain dialogs
· [FIX] Crash at startup when other applications where run at the same time.
· [FIX] Use CTRL E to focus the search box, as in IE and Firefox
· [FIX] Commas and braces not interpreted correctly in the manual TextInput macro
· [FIX] Error when trying to moving a group into itself
· [FIX] Could not send autotext or use autotype in common dialogs when command was triggered from a group menu.
· [FIX] Exception when adding an Autotext via shortcut and the clipboard is empty
· [FIX] Could not use keyboard on Group menuitems when the Hub is not visible.
· [FIX] Groups panel width not properly saved
· [FIX] OSD Confirmation window is shown always on the primary screen.
· [FIX] Settings get corrupted on restart or shutdown on some occasions
· [FIX] Command autotype not working on certain dialogs
· [FIX] Commas and braces not interpreted correctly in the manual TextInput macro
· [FIX] Groups panel width not properly saved
· [FIX] Application freeze in Launch Application edit when entering a UNC path
· [FIX] Group abbreviation not always completely removed in Windows Vista
· Path Autotype. If you execute a Launch Application command (to open a folder or a file) in the Open/Save dialogs (or in the Run dialog) Direct Access will type the path of the folder (instead of opening it).
· Direct Access can play a sound when a command is executed
· FIX: confirmation tooltip not hidden on certain occasions
· NEW: When executing a Launch Application command in the Run dialog and Open/Save dialog, Direct Access types the path instead of firing the application. This allows you to use all your favorite shortcuts for folders inside the windows standard dialogs.
· NEW: Full support for Windows Vista
· NEW: New easier to use interface with Vista look & feel
· NEW: Support for macros: you can use special placeholders to: request additional information when executing a command, insert the current data/time, insert special characters, position the cursor.
· NEW: Instant search: find an abbreviation typing few keys
· NEW: Testpad: try your abbreviations inside Direct Access
· NEW: Add a new application using the CTRL SHIFT A shortcut
· NEW: Add a new Autotext using the CTRL SHIFT W shortcut
· NEW: Command preview is displayed when hovering with the mouse.
· ENHANCEMENT: Hub can be shown as a 32x32 picture, reduce the space used on the screen
· ENHANCEMENT: Support for more confirmation keys (like ALT ENTER, ALT SPACE)
· ENHANCEMENT: Added option to add multiple commands in a row
· ENHANCEMENT: The location where the commands are stored is now configurable
· ENHANCEMENT: Send text using the clipboard or simulating keystrokes
· ENHANCEMENT: Reduced interaction with applications when deleting the abbreviation (avoiding sending backspaced if not needed)
· ENHANCEMENT: Option to specify if an URL dragged on the Hub should create an Open Website or an Autotext command
· ENHANCEMENT: When creating a new Launch Application command, you can choose any of the application opened (not only the active window)
· FIX: Abbreviation not deleted in certain applications (like Java apps)
· FIX: Special characters where not correctly interpreted in Send e-mail action.
· Support for multi monitor (tooltip now shown on the proper monitor)
· Autotext can be sent to command prompt window
· Ability to reduce the action delay to 20ms
· ENTER confirms the action creation in the Edit / Add new dialog
· Fixed unwanted interaction with other applications. ALT, CTRL pressure wasn't correctly recognized in some applications
· Minor bug fixes
· One-key confirmation; added support for cursor keys
· SHIFT F1 (or SHIFT confirmation key) opens the edit window of the detected action
· Support for Mexican and other non-US keyboards that use dead keys to enter special characters
· Improved edit dialog. Changing the text in Autotext doesn't automatically overwrite previously inserted description and command.
· Faster and more reliable text insert with autotext Minor bug fixing
