Java Development

[nrupayshah]

Hi Everyone, I had made an application. Now i want to implement the feature by which user can press any key, assume 'x', my application will invoke directly. Like , when user will press alt+x , my application will be launched. Can any one please help me? Is it possible? Thanks & Regards Nrupay Shah

[simon_hain]

not possible.

your user can place your application on a convenience key, but that has to be done manually.

[nrupayshah]

isn't there any way to do same things by grammatically? Thanks & Regards Nrupay Shah

[simon_hain]

no, as grammar is mostly left to the user, with the exception of autocorrection.

[maadani]

Up until OS 5.0 there was an option to set a shortcut key but I think it has more cons than pros.

In you Blackberry_App_descriptor.xml file, add '\u0332' after the letter you want to use a shortcut for your application.

For example: if your application name is MyApp and you want to use 'M' as a shortcut, change the title to 'M\u0332yApp'.

Pros:

It will enable shortcut for your application.

Cons:

1. The user needs to disable calling from home screen option.

2. Two different application can use the same key, in this case, the latter will be activated.

Also, I'm not sure what will happen if you try and use a key which is already used by the theme.

E.

[simon_hain]

interesting to know maadani, i wasn't aware of that.
not very usable i guess, especially with it not being supported on os6/7, but still a piece of arcane knowledge