KillerKeys® Pro User Guide Windows Edition For KillerKeys Pro software version 2.
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 3 1.1 System Requirements .................................................................................................... 3 1.2 Installation ...................................................................................................................... 3 1.3 Launching the KillerKeys Program .....................................................................
1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the KillerKeys software. It allows you to be more efficient and productive in practically any program by allowing you to quickly and easily access thousands of shortcuts. Shortcuts are searchable, organized into groups, and can pop-out into separate windows making them easy to find. Your most commonly used shortcuts can be organized into groups of favorites for fast access.
1.4 Interface Overview: Master Palette The Master Palette contains all KillerKeys shortcut keys, which are organized into Groups, and is the main interface. Status Text - Displays the number of shortcut Shortcut Search - Search for any shortcut in the keys in the Group, number of hidden keys and active Application by description or by keystroke number of filtered keys. command. Master Palette Icons: Group Hide Icon - Hide entire groups of keys from view. Favorites Icon - Create new Favorites Group.
1.5 Interface Overview: Master Palette Compact View The Master Palette Compact View occupies less room on your screen and allows you to keep KillerKeys open for quick access while working in a clean environment. Status Text - Displays the number of shortcut Shortcut Search - Search for any shortcut in the keys in the Group, number of hidden keys and active Application by description or by keystroke number of filtered keys. command.
1.6 Interface Overview: Floating Palette A Floating Palette is useful for keeping your most commonly used shortcuts on-screen. Movement Bar – Click and drag to move the Floating Palette. Shortcut Key – Click any shortcut key to execute the shortcut command. Close Floating Palette – Click this to close the Floating Palette and send it back into the Master Palette. Resize Triangle – Click and drag to resize the Floating Palette. See the Section 2.1 section for further instruction.
1.7 Interface Overview: Settings The Settings window is where you can change the appearance of your shortcut keys. Applications List – Displays available KillerKeys program settings. Global Settings – Adjust KillerKeys startup and Hide/Show shortcut settings. Key Settings: Preview Area – Previews the current shortcut keys configuration. Transitions – Adjust floating palette appearance settings. (Global, applies to all programs.) Key Size – Adjust size settings.
1.8 Interface Overview: Group Settings The Group Settings window allows you to edit, create, and delete shortcut key Groups. Group Settings: Group Area – Displays the current Groups and acts similar to the Master Palette window. Key Settings – Switch to the Key Settings window. Create New Group – Creates a new shortcut Group. Create New Favorite – Creates a new shortcut Favorites Group. Delete Group – Select a Group to delete from a drop-down list of the current Groups.
2 Interface 2.1 Master Palette and Floating Palettes All shortcut keys are stored in the Master Palette and organized within Groups. To display the contents of a Group, click the triangle to the left of the Group name. (Master Palette with all Groups collapsed) To use a shortcut click the key. (Master Palette with one Group expanded) The number of shortcut keys for the current Application, how many are hidden and how many are filtered in the Master Palette and the Group are displayed in the Status Text.
Groups can be moved out of the Master Palette and onto the screen. Click and drag the group name, then place it where you would like onscreen. This Floating Palette can be closed either by clicking and dragging back into the Master Palette area, or clicking the “X” in the upper righthand corner. Floating Palettes are useful for keeping your most important shortcuts close at hand. These windows are typically smaller than the Master Palette and can stay on-screen even when the Master Palette is minimized.
2.2 Favorites Groups Favorites Groups store commonly used shortcuts. They have certain special characteristics different from regular Groups: • Keys from multiple Groups can be placed into the same Favorites Group. • Search Results can become a Favorites Group by clicking the “Create Fav” link. • If shortcuts are removed from a Favorites Group they remain in their original Group and can still be used.
2.3 Shortcut Search The Shortcut Search box searches for shortcuts by description or keyword command. Type the search query into the box and hit enter or click on the Magnifying Glass. The Search Results Group will display all shortcuts which match the query. It's not necessary to type an entire word to find shortcut keys. Typing “Opac” instead of the full “Opacity” will still return all opacity shortcuts.
2.4 Hiding Keys There may be shortcuts you already know within the KillerKeys shortcut Groups or shortcuts which aren't necessary to your project. To Hide individual keys, click “Edit” on the right side of the group header. Click a key to hide it. The key's appearance will change to a checkerboard background to indicate it is hidden. To Unhide a key click it again. Click “Done” to finish editing. Hiding keys in a Favorites Group will remove them from the Favorites Group permanently.
2.6 Filters Filters are useful for quickly hiding all shortcut keys of a certain type. Shortcut keys can be filtered by Direct keystrokes, keystrokes that use the Ctrl modifier, the Shift modifier, the Alt modifier, or the Windows Key modifier. Most applications have commonly used shortcuts activated by a Direct keystroke or with the Ctrl key modifier. If you already know these simple shortcuts or do not need them, a Filter can hide them from view an make the shortcut keys you do need more accessible.
2.7 Resizing/Moving/Docking the Master Palette To resize the Master Palette, click and drag the bottom right corner. Click the Shrink/Restore icon at the top of the Master Palette to shrink the window to its smallest possible size or restore it to its original size. Click and drag the Program name to move the Master Palette. If the Master Palette is clicked and dragged to an edge of the screen, the docking key will appear. Click the docking key to hide the Master Palette window.
2.8 Profiles Profiles save specific group arrangements and on-screen shortcuts, allowing different shortcut settings for a single application. Many applications have different modes for different tasks. By switching between Profiles, new shortcuts can be displayed depending on the current task. Profiles also allow more than one user to choose their preferred layout. To create a Profile, click on one of the three Profile options at the bottom of the Master Palette, and begin arranging keys.
3 Settings To customize the look of KillerKeys, click on the Gear icon at the top of the Master Palette or right click the program icon in the notification area. The KillerKeys Settings are split into two tabs, Key Settings and Group Settings. On the left is the Applications List.
3.1 Applications List The Applications List displays every Application which is available to use with KillerKeys. Applications are unlocked for use after each license(s) purchase. The Master Collection, containing every application, or specific Application Editions can also be purchased. The Eye icon toggles the KillerKeys shortcuts while in specific applications. Locked Applications will appear grayed out in the list. By default, every program you have access to will have the Eye icon activated.
3.2 Preview Window The Preview Window displays an example key set and will update when changes are made to the settings below. 3.3 Key Size Choose “Two Lines of Text” to display shortcut names on two lines. Choose “Single Line of Text” to display shortcut names on one line. Shortcut keys will be smaller and long shortcut names will not be completely displayed.
3.5 Design “3D Key Effect” is the default selection. “2D Key Effect” changes the appearance of shortcut keys to a flat button with a thin outline. “Drop Shadow” will apply a shadow effect to both 3D and 2D Key Effects. This effect can be edited with the “Configure” link. The “Texture” drop down list changes the appearance of shortcut key backgrounds. 3.6 Background The first slider adjusts the color of Group and Floating Palette backgrounds, from black to grey.
3.7 Transitions (Applied Globally) This setting adjusts how Floating Palettes appear. “None – Instant” and “Fade In” make Floating Palettes appear instantly or fade from transparent, respectively. “Turn In” makes Floating Palettes appear to open and expand from a single point. The length of these effects can be adjusted under “Effect Duration”. These settings are applied globally and affect the KillerKeys appearance in every program. 3.
3.9 Creating a Macro Macro commands automate tasks that normally take several steps to complete. The “Create Macro” button will open the Macro Settings window. To add a keystroke or keystroke combination, click the box to the left of the “Add Keystroke” button, press the keystroke on your keyboard, and then click the “Add Keystroke” button.
3.10 Licensing Menu The Licensing Menu displays information about your KillerKeys license and allows you change your licensing options. This menu can be found in the Settings window, under the Help menu. “Licensed Editions” lists which editions you have purchased for KillerKeys. Purchased editions will have a check to the left of their name, while un-purchased editions will be unchecked and unavailable for use. Click “Purchase Editions” to be taken to the KillerKeys online store**.
3.11 File Menu “Restore All Defaults” restores the default KillerKeys settings for every application in the list. ”Restore Application Defaults” will restore the default settings for only the Application currently selected. “Import Profile” imports a single Profile for the application from which the Profile was exported. When importing a Profile you will be given the option to choose which of the three Profiles to overwrite. The Profile you choose to overwrite will be erased.
3.13 Exiting the Program “Save and Close” saves all changes and closes the KillerKeys Settings window but does not close the KillerKeys application. “Save and Quit” saves all changes and closes the KillerKeys application completely. The “Quit” selection under the File menu performs the same action. Clicking the red “X” at the top of the window displays the option to either close the settings window or close the KillerKeys application completely.
3.14 Advanced Licensing Certain licensing features are available via a special launch method of the KillerKeys application. If KillerKeys is already running, please quit the program before attempting this method. Start by selecting your KillerKeys.exe from within your Program Files folder. Next, hold down both the Shift Key and the Windows (OS) Key simultaneously, and then proceed to launch the KillerKeys.exe application by double-clicking it.
4 KillerKeys Pro iPad App I. Getting Started The KillerKeys Pro iPad App works in unison with the KillerKeys Pro desktop application for Windows to give you control of your computer using a WiFi connection. The iPad App displays shortcuts within Workspaces as shortcut buttons or on a virtual (VR) keyboard on the iPad, and includes a track pad, customizable widgets, Quick Launch and Active App switching for complete control of your computer.
II. The Interface: Overview 1. Number of Shortcuts Shows you how many shortcuts are available for the application you are in. 2. Active Application This is the name of the active application on your desktop. 3. The “Workspace” Area Workspaces are where you place your shortcut keys. Each Workspace can be named as you'd like, and you can simply swipe to get from one Workspace to the next, so your shortcuts are always just a touch away.
5. Additional Key Information Pressing the circular plus icon on the bottom-right of the shortcut key will bring up a new window with additional shortcut information. This is also how you can remove a key from your Workspace. 6. Active Apps The Active Apps side bar area shows you the icons of any applications that are currently running on your desktop. To switch from one application to the next, press the icon of the application. 7.
III. The Interface: Option Icons 1. Vertical Workspace Slider When using your iPad with a half workspace view on top / half widgets view on bottom (default setup), this button will vertically scroll your workspace view up or down. This is helpful when you wish to use more shortcuts on a single workspace than will fit in half view.
IV. The Interface: VR Keyboard Initially, the VR Keyboard will display in Standard (non-VR) mode. It will have the look of a standard computer keyboard, giving you access to keys such as F keys, Home and End, Page Up and Down etc. When the keyboard is switched into VR mode, shortcuts for the application you are in will be displayed on the keyboard.
Note: You must have a recognized application running and in the foreground (the active application) for the shortcuts to be displayed. If an application is not recognized, “No Application” will be displayed in place of the application name. 1. Modifier Locked You can lock down a modifier key, such as the Control or Command key. This can be useful for applications such as Microsoft Word or Excel that have few direct keystrokes but many Control or Command keystrokes.
V. Multimedia Controller The multimedia controller will activate various shortcuts depending on the application you are working in. Some applications will not yet have multimedia controller shortcuts assigned. You have the ability to change/add any shortcuts you’d like into any of the multimedia buttons. Below are a list of the buttons and common functions that are mapped to them. Note: When no shortcut has yet been assigned, the buttons will appear grey, as shown above.
2. In video editing applications, this is typically assigned as Mark Out. Simply hold your finger on the button for a couple seconds to activate a new pop-up window that will allow you to change the shortcut assigned. 3. In video editing applications, this is typically assigned as Clear Mark In. Simply hold your finger on the button for a couple seconds to activate a new pop-up window that will allow you to change the shortcut assigned. 4.
VI. Adding Shortcut Keys The Add Keys interface allows you to add new shortcut keys onto your workspace(s). The top portion of the screen displays your active workspace, while the bottom portion displays all shortcut keys for you active application. The shortcut keys are arranged in groups, as shown on the bottom left. Clicking on a group will display those group’s shortcut keys on the right.
groups. Once you find a shortcut you wish to add to your workspace, simply touch the key from below, and drag it to the workspace above. If you don’t want to look through the groups to find your shortcut, you can also press the “Search Groups” button, and it will initiate the Search feature. Here you can type the shortcut you’re looking for, and it will bring up all relevant results. Once you are done adding new keys to your workspace, click “Done”.
workspaces. The color of the shortcut key is determined by the color of the group from which that shortcut belongs; choosing a Key Look has no relation to the key’s color. In the Key Looks section, you also have the option to toggle “Show Keystroke on Line Three” On or Off. This will show you what keystroke is used to execute the shortcut, such as “Ctrl+S” for “Save”. If you are trying to learn the shortcuts yourselves, we recommend having this option On.
Widgets: The Widgets settings area lets you configure which widgets you see on screen, where they’re placed, various Trackpad options, and the ability to turn off the Widget section completely. To re-arrange the widgets, simple press and hold on one of them for a couple seconds, and a pop-up menu will appear letting you know where you can place it. A widget can only be placed in an empty, available location.
Quick Launch: Upon entering the Quick Launch settings, KillerKeys will scan your computer for installed applications and display them in the “All Applications” column. If an application is missing after the scan finishes, please launch the application on your computer and then press “Refresh”. If it still doesn’t show up, close the Quick Launch settings window and re-open it by pressing the Settings button.
5 Additional Information 1. Shortcut keys are derived from their respective programs’ default shortcuts. If you have changed the default shortcuts in your program some of the KillerKeys shortcuts may not function properly. Example: By default in Premiere Pro “J” is the shortcut for Rewind. If you have changed the shortcut for Rewind to “R”, the KillerKeys shortcut for Rewind will not function. KillerKeys is sending the default “J” command. 2.
