Hotkeys

There are several hotkeys that can activate ClipMate functions even when you are working in another application. These are known as Global Hotkeys. Since only one application can be assigned to a particular hotkey sequence, it is possible for conflicts to arise. For that reason, and for user convenience, the hotkeys are changeable in this dialog.

To change a hotkey, position the mouse within the desired hotkey control, and press the key sequence. Note that this is different than TYPING. For example, to assign "Activate QuickPaste" to Ctrl+Alt+Q, you would hold down the Ctrl, Alt, and Q keys simultaneously. This is quite different than typing "c t r l + a l t...."

Once you have set the hotkey, you must TEST the hotkey to see if ClipMate is able to reserve the hotkey in Windows. This is a "spot check" to see if there is a conflict with keys already reserved by applications that are running right now. (Unfortunately, it is impossible to test against applications that are not currently running.)

Show ClipMate Window
This will bring either ClipMate Classic or ClipMate Explorer to the foreground. It is essentially the same as clicking on the system tray icon.

Scroll To Next / Previous Item In Collection
Activates the next or previous clip in the current collection.

Activate QuickPaste
Brings ClipMate up in QuickPaste mode. See: QuickPaste for more information.

Region / Object Screen Capture
Initiate either of these two screen capture modes. See: Screen Capture for more information.

NOTE:
ClipMate does not have hotkey support for individual clips. Instead, use the Shortcut facility for assigning "key sequences" such as ".cc.v.n" to individual clips, accessible within QuickPaste.