Actions and Data Types
Actions are instructions that automate desktop tasks such as running applications and opening data files. Actions work much the same as application macros or programming functions. They can be assigned to icons so that associated commands are invoked when an icon is clicked.
Exercise 25.7 Creating an Action
You can create an action by using the Create Action menu, as described in the following steps:
1. |
Bring up the Applications pop-up menu from the Front Panel, as shown in Figure 25.7. Select Applications from the pop-up menu. The Application Manager
window appears, as shown in Figure 25.8.
Figure 25.7. The Applications pop-up menu.
Figure 25.8. The Application Manager window.
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2. | In the Application Manager ... |
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