Back long before Windows, I used a software tool that would allow me to do basic keyboard macros. (Anybody remember Framework? If so, please don't remind me what happened!)
Back then, this meant I could turn on a recorder, execute a series of keystrokes, turn off the recorder, easily edit the instructions, add simple logic if necessary and save it as a shortcut.
(in Excel) for example Shift-Ctr-end, Alt-A, Ctr-C, Alt-Tab, Ctr-V, Ctr-S, Alt-Tab would select data in a spreadsheet, copy it, move to the new spreadsheet, paste it and then save it, and bounce back to the original spreadsheet. Filters and logic etc made it real nice.
I felt like I was flying when I built and used these things.
This was massively helpful and cut way down on stupid keyboard repetition (and repetitive motion injury syndrome)
Then along came the mouse. Ouch. Welcome frequent visits to the physical therapist and chiropractor, with no easy end in site.
So, now, err, 15 or so years later, is there anything that anybody actually likes, uses, recommends that helps automate basic repetitive keyboard tasks?
feel free to mention freebies, demos, etc.
(posted here in foo as this gets the MOST traffic)
