Shortcut Management

When in administration mode, you can edit, duplicate, import, export and remove shortcuts.

Starting shortcuts

Shortcuts can be started from the Shortcuts window in the user interface or from the command line.

In the user interface, there are two options for starting a shortcut:

Double-click the Shortcut icon in the list.
Highlight the shortcut in the list by clicking on it once and then click the Start ! button.

Shortcuts can also be started via the command line:

gdc -S <shortcutname> will start the GDC (if needed) and the specified shortcut.
gdc myshorcut.gdc will start the GDC (if needed) and the shortcut defined in myshortcut.gdc file. If several shortcuts have been exported, the first one will be started.

Duplicate shortcuts

To create a copy of a shortcut, select the shortcut and click on the Duplicate... button.

If only one shortcut is selected, a copy is created and the Shortcut Wizard opens, allowing you to modify the new copy.

If several shortcuts are selected, copies are created with unique new names, however the Edit Shortcut wizard is not displayed by default.

Remove shortcuts

To delete a shortcut, select the shortcut and click on the Delete button.

You are asked to confirm the delete. If you answer in the affirmative, the shortcut is removed.

Import and export shortcuts

Shortcuts can be exported as a .gdc file, an XML file containing the configuration details for one or more shortcuts. A .gdc file can be used to transfer shortcuts between GDC installations.

To export a collection of shortcuts:

Select one or more shortcuts.
Right-click in the shortcuts list and select Export... from the contextual menu.
Provide a file name in the Choose a new shortcut file dialog.

A shortcut file with a .gdc extension is created. This file can be used to import the collection of shortcuts.

To import a collection of shortcuts:

Right-click in the shortcuts list and select Import... from the contextual menu.
Select a file using the Choose a shortcut file dialog and click on the Open button.

The imported shortcuts appear in the shortcut list.