Subject: Re: [Butler Talk] CMD-Tab in Butler

From: Rob Griffiths <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:47:07 -0800

On Feb 22, 2011, at 7:07 AM, Aaron Enfield wrote:

> I thought that perhaps the problem was the cmd-tab is already enabled
> and so it wouldn't let you configure it as a keystroke, but even just
> typing the cmd key itself isn't recognized.  I am sure there is a good
> reason for it programmatically, but I confess I am not sure.

I think (need to confirm with Peter) that the real problem is that Butler was written before Apple allowed (and Peter figured out how to) trap the Command-Tab key combination. We do it in Witch (though it doesn't always work, thanks to Secure Keyboard Input), but Butler doesn't have that code.

If I find anything different after talking with Peter, I'll post to the list.

regards;
-rob.

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From: Aaron Enfield <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 09:07:12 -0600

Traveler77,

I bet the devs would suggest another program that may work for you-
Witch!   ;-)  Just kidding.  Good luck.

acepelon

On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 10:09 AM, traveler77 <[email-masked]> wrote:
> I'm trying to create a Keystroke Smart Item which includes switching
> apps with "cmd-tab," but I can't figure out how to add cmd-tab into a
> keystroke series. Is there an easy way using Butler? If not, can
> anyone suggest more complicated ways using Butler plus some other
> product (scripts, Automator, etc.)?
>
> Thank You.
>
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From: traveler77 <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 08:09:41 -0800 (PST)

Thank You.