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An Action is a list of basic commands that are executed sequentially. Each action is assigned a graphical symbol, which causes Sensiva to perform the action when the symbol is drawn. You can create, edit, and delete any number of actions, each containing any number of commands. You can also copy and paste commonly-used actions from one Plug-in to another.
The Action Wizard takes you through the steps needed to edit existing actions and create new actions within a specific application's plug-in. You can find the Action Wizard by clicking on the "Customize Sensiva" button near the top of the Sensiva window. Select "Action Wizard".
Give the Action a Name
Here enter what you would like to name the action. This is usually what command the action will execute.
Assign the Action a Symbol
To use an existing symbol to launch the action, click the "I want to use an existing symbol" button and select a symbol from the Symbol Library that you want associated with the action. To create a custom symbol, click the "I want to design a new symbol" button to be taken through the steps of creating and editing a symbol.
Affect a Shortcut Key Combination
In addition to drawing a symbol to execute your action, you may also want to set Sensiva to recognize a special keystroke combination to perform this task. For example to perform the "Go to Lycos" command, you may want to set the keys Ctrl+L to execute this command. To set a shortcut keystroke combination, simply press the keys that you would like to activate the action and click the "Next" button. If you choose not to add a shortcut key combination, simply click the "Next" button
Create a New Commad
An action can execute any number of basic commands. You can use the following types of commands to customize Sensiva's Actions. Click on the following items for further information.
Application
Use this to launch any application or to perform any task in an application.
Text
Use this to insert pieces of text.
Sound
Use this to play (or stop) a sound.
Internet
Use this to go to a website or send an Email.
Miscellaneous
Use this for many other commands such as insert a date or log off windows.