Direct Access speed typing software

Insert common phrases, launch applications and answer emails in a snap

    • Announcing Direct Access 2.0 BETA

    Direct Access 2.0 has been completely redesigned to offer a smoother experience and a better integration with all your applications, allowing you to work smarter and faster. Accessing, modifying and using your favorite shortcuts and text snippets is faster and more convenient than ever.

    Current Release

    Direct Access 1.9.9.1 BETA, released on 6th November 2008

    Beta is currently limited to current customers (which will receive a link to download the beta).

    All new customers who purchased Direct Access starting from the 1st September 2008, will get a FREE upgrade to Direct Access 2.0.

    Suggestions and Bug Reports

    Please, report any bugs and feature suggestions using the Nagarsoft Beta Forum (you need to register in the forum to get access to it).

    Installation

    You can install Direct Access BETA on a different directory. You won’t be able to run the old and new version of Direct Access at the same time. The first time you launch Direct Access 2, your old command will be preserved and imported in Direct Access 2.

    New features

    Direct Access interface

    Redesigned user interface
    Creating and editing commands is now faster and easier. Quickly add commands in bulk with drag and drop and edit the last executed command.

    Support for rich text in Autotext

    Autotext now supports formatted text. You can take any piece of text and change its formatting, font, size style and paste it into any application, simply typing an abbreviation. You can include images in the formatted text, too.

    Share commands between PCs
    Share and distribute commands among different PCs. Thanks to the new linked groups, you can create a command pack with your favorite commands and share it on multiple PCs in a network and easily synhronize commands.

    share commands among PCs

    Groups of commands are displayed as you type
    Groups of commands are displayed and can be executed as you type without disturbing your workflow. This makes it easy to create a list of your favorite abbreviations and quickly select them as you type.

    Clipboard history

    Clipboard history
    Get access to the last pieces of text you put into the clipboard and paste them in any application using a shortcut (e.g. CTRL+SHIFT+V)

    Nest autotexts
    You can compose autotext commands using other autotexts

    Use abbreviation phrases
    Direct Access can now detect abbreviation phrases offering more flexibility in defining your abbreviations

    Enable/Disable Abbreviations by group or context
    You can enable and disable the abbreviations contained into a group or disable abbreviation detection in certain applications.

    Launch applications as Admin in Windows Vista
    Set certain applications to be run as admin in Windows Vista

    More powerful macros to:

    • Convert text to uppercase and lowercase
    • Insert date dialog
    • Send emails using GMail

    Enhanced instant search:

    • Search and filter your commands choosing which field to match