First the disclaimer: The shortcut macro does not work with dynamically
updating window classes. For example, RoboHELP uses a dynamic window class
that looks like the following:
Note the afx window class above is a dynamic window class. If you come across this type of window while programming the Shortcut macro you may be disappointed.
Below are some window classes for some common programs:
|
Program |
Window Class |
Application |
|
Microsoft Word |
OpusApp |
winword.exe |
|
Microsoft Excel |
XLMAIN |
excel.exe |
|
Notepad |
Notepad |
notepad.exe |
|
WordPad |
WordPadClass |
wordpad.exe |
|
Internet Explorer |
IEFrame |
iexplore.exe |
|
Microsoft Access |
OMain |
msaccess.exe |
|
Windows Explorer |
ExploreWClass |
explorer.exe |
|
Paintbrush |
MSPaintApp |
paint.exe |
|
Microsoft PowerPoint Version 9 |
PP9FrameClass |
powerpnt.exe |
|
Netscape Navigator |
dynamic |
|
|
RoboHELP |
dynamic |
|
|
Adobe Acrobat |
dynamic |
|
|
Lotus Notes R5 |
notes |
|
If you would like to know some other programs drop me a line. That's all for this month's tip. May's tip will be out in just a few weeks.
Rob Magrino
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