How to add shortcut keys to tool extensions

[kqskcm]

I found it impossible to add shortcut keys for the tools extension of an

[kglad]

you're trying to add shortcut keys to what?

[Multoman]

keyDown()

function keyDown() {
fl.trace("key " + fl.tools.getKeyDown() + " was pressed");

keyUp()

function keyUp() {
fl.trace("Key is released");
}
}

[kglad]

i don't think actionscript is going to help with this question.

[JoãoCésar]

That's JSFL.

It's used in extensible tools.

https://help.adobe.com/archive/en_US/flash/cs5/flash_cs5_extending.pdf#page=46&zoom=100,118,829

[kglad]

@JoãoCésar 

you think that's what the op was asking for?

[kqskcm]

Can you tell me how to use it

[Vladin M. Mitov]

Please provide more clarity on what type of extension you are interested in:

• SWF panel
• CEP panel
• JSFL command
• JSFL tool
  

[kqskcm]

Custom Tools in the toolbar

[Vladin M. Mitov]

OK, we clarified that we're talking about a JSFL tool.
Now we need to figure out exactly what the problem is:

- You want to bind a custom keyboard shortcut to quick select (activate) the tool in the tool palette.
- Or you developing the tool yourself and want to implement different actions when a certain keyboard keys are pressed

[kqskcm]

I need to bind a custom keyboard shortcut to quickly select (activate) a tool in a tool palette.

[kglad]

that was what i thought you were asking.

use edit > keyboard shortcuts > tools > ... 

[kqskcm]

The installed tool plug-ins are not displayed in the shortcut keys

[Vladin M. Mitov · Accepted solution]

OK, you could use a JSFL command to select the tool you want.
The command can be triggered with a key of your choice from the keyboard.

I'll use the PolyStar tool as an example, but assume it's any script you want:

1. Go to the Tools folder in Animate and find the PolyStar.jsfl file.

2. Open it and find the configureTool() function.

3. Pay attention to the line
    theTool.setToolName("polystar");
    and write down the name in the parentheses.

4. Go to the Commands folder in Animate and create a file called SelectPolyStar.jsfl.

5. Write the following code in it:
   fl.selectTool("polystar");
   and save it.

6. In Animate, open Edit > Keyboard shortcuts > Commands, select SelectPolyStar and assign a keyboard key you want.

[kqskcm]

grateful! perfect solution