How do I Assign an F-Key to an AppleScript?

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How do I Assign an F-Key to an AppleScript?

I use a program that has a critical use of a couple of F-Key's. But in general use of the computer I use Apples version of the F-Keys. So I have a script to toggle between them. Works great. Except I would like to be able to assign one of the completly unused F-Keys in both states to run this script. Any ideas how I might do that? Cheers,.

iMac (27-inch Mid 2011), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Feb 16, 2013 3:27 AM

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Answer 1

Barney-15E

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Feb 16, 2013 6:44 AM in response to osihara

Create an Automator Service that receives no input.

Add an Applescript action and modify it for your Applescript.

Save it and assign a shortcut in the Keyboard System Preferences.

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Answer 2

arthur

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Feb 16, 2013 10:09 AM in response to osihara

You could put the applescript into a workflow in automator and save it as a service. Then you could assign the function key to it with a keyboard shortcut in system preferences > keyboard > keyboard shortcuts. I use Quickeys for this sort of thing.

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