Use drag and drop to add a Command

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Direct Access Hub

Direct Access Hub

It's easy to add your own commands by dragging and dropping into the Hub (always visible on your screen's lower right corner). This works for almost anything, including text, website addresses (URLs), files and desktop shortcuts.

 

To add a Command to launch an application

1.Drag and drop a file into the Direct Access Hub.
The Direct Access window opens containing the new command.

 

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2.Note the abbreviation, which you can edit if required.
3.Click commands-confirm.
The command is saved.

 

Now, experiment! Enter you abbreviation and press SHIFT to open your application.

 

 

To add a Command to open a website

1.Drag and drop a website URL (for example, from the browser) into the Direct Access Hub.
Direct Access creates a new command.
2.Note the abbreviation, which you can edit if required.
3.Click commands-confirm.
The command is saved.

 

Now, experiment! Enter you abbreviation and press SHIFT to open your application.

 

 

To add a Command to insert a piece of text

1.Drag and drop a text selection into the Direct Access Hub.
Direct Access creates a new command.
2.Note the abbreviation, which you can edit if required.
3.Click commands-confirm.
The command is saved.

 

Now, experiment! Enter you abbreviation and press SHIFT to insert the text into the active application.