To access the Assign Gestures dialog box, select the Options menu item from the PenCommander popup menu or click the Options button on the PenCommander window. Please note that while most of PenCommander skins contain the Options button, a custom skin might not have this button. You can also use the opt PenCommand to access the Options dialog box. In the Options dialog box check the Enable Gestures box then click the Assign Gestures button. The Assign Gestures dialog box shown below will appear.
To
enable the desired gesture check the box in the Enabled
column.
When enabling gestures please take in consideration your handwriting
style and PenCommand names. For example, if you print and the Circle gesture
is enabled, it will be difficult to execute PenCommands that start with
the letter O.
Select the Action Type: Key Shortcut or PenCommand
Select the desired PenCommand name or shortcut name in the Command column. Please note that unassigned gestures will be automatically disabled.
To completely disable gesture support in PenCommander, uncheck the Enable Gestures box.
Click the OK button when finished.
How to draw gestures
|
Gesture |
Description |
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Triangle |
The triangle must be drawn in a single stroke, without lifting the pen. |
|
Square |
The square must be drawn in a single stroke, without lifting the pen. |
|
Star |
The star must have exactly five points and be drawn in a single stroke without lifting the pen. |
|
Check |
The upward stroke must be twice as long as the smaller downward stroke. |
|
Circle |
The circle must be drawn in a single stroke without lifting the pen. |
|
Semicircle Left |
The semicircle must be drawn from left to right. Horizontally, the two ends of the semicircle should be as even as possible. |
|
Semicircle Right |
The semicircle must be drawn from right to left. Horizontally, the two ends of the semicircle should be as even as possible. |
|
Chevron Down |
Both sides of the chevron must be drawn as equal as possible. The angle must be sharp and end in a point. |
|
Chevron Left |
Both sides of the chevron must be drawn as equal as possible. The angle must be sharp and end in a point. |
|
Chevron Right |
Both sides of the chevron must be drawn as equal as possible. The angle must be sharp and end in a point. |
|
Up |
This gesture must be drawn as a single fast flick in the upward direction. |
|
Down |
This gesture must be drawn as a single fast flick in the downward direction. |
|
Left |
This gesture must be drawn as a single fast flick to the left. |
|
Right |
This gesture must be drawn as a single fast flick to the right. |
|
Up Down |
This gesture must be drawn in a single stroke starting with the up stroke. The two strokes must be as close to each other as possible. |
|
Down Up |
This gesture must be drawn in a single stroke starting with the down stroke. The two strokes must be as close to each other as possible. |
|
Left Right |
This gesture must be drawn in a single stroke starting with the left stroke. The two strokes must be as close to each other as possible. |
|
Right Left |
This gesture must be drawn in a single stroke starting with the right stroke. The two strokes must be as close to each other as possible. |
|
Up Left Long |
This gesture must be drawn in a single stroke starting with the up stroke. The right stroke must be about twice as long as the up stroke, and the two strokes must be at a left angle. |
|
Up Right Long |
This gesture must be drawn in a single stroke starting with the up stroke. The right stroke must be about twice as long as the up stroke, and the two strokes must be at a right angle. |
|
Down Left Long |
This gesture must be drawn in a single stroke starting with the down stroke. The left stroke is about twice as long as the up stroke, and the two strokes must be at a left angle. |
|
Down Right Long |
This gesture must be drawn in a single stroke starting with the down stroke. The right stroke must be about twice as long as the up stroke, and the two strokes must be at a right angle. |
|
Up Left |
This gesture must be drawn in a single stroke starting with the up stroke. The two sides must be as equal in length as possible and at a left angle. |
|
Up Right |
This gesture must be drawn in a single stroke starting with the up stroke. The two sides must be as equal in length as possible and at a right angle. |
|
Down Left |
This gesture must be drawn in a single stroke starting with the down stroke. The two sides must be as equal in length as possible and at a left angle. |
|
Down Right |
This gesture must be drawn in a single stroke starting with the down stroke. The two sides must be as equal in length as possible and at a right angle. |
|
Left Up |
This gesture must be drawn in a single stroke starting with the left stroke. The two sides must be as equal in length as possible and at a left angle. |
|
Right Up |
This gesture must be drawn in a single stroke starting with the right stroke. The two sides must be as equal in length as possible and at a right angle. |
|
Left Down |
This gesture must be drawn in a single stroke starting with the left stroke. The two sides are as equal in length as possible and at a left angle. |
|
Right Down |
This gesture must be drawn in a single stroke starting with the right stroke. The two sides must be as equal in length as possible and at a right angle. |
|
Tap |
For the least amount of slippage, the tap must be made quickly. |
See Also
PenCommander Options dialog box