Quick Reference
From ControlPad
Quick Reference
Built-In Codes
ControlPad comes pre-populated with some special commands:
| 5 | Minimize all windows |
|---|---|
| 9 | Close the active window |
| 8 | Maximize or Restore the active window |
| 7 | Minimize the active window |
| 900 | Open the Commands INI file |
| 901 | Open the Options dialog |
| 902 | Open the Code List dialog |
| 905 | Toggle SpeedPad |
| 9999 | Exit ControlPad |
| 9998 | Reload ControlPad |
Beeper Codes Syntax
ControlPad supports a special command code syntax that if used, will set a beeper alert at a chosen time:
| ++X | Beep in X minutes (e.g. ++5 or ++2.5) |
|---|---|
| +XXXX | Beep at XX:XX (24 hour clock, must be 4 digits. e.g. +0900 or +1800) |
| + | Disable any previously set beeper. |
When the alert beeps, press ESC to turn it off.
Special Commands Syntax
| +Key Sequence | +Best Regards {Enter} John |
|---|---|
| ~Internal Command | ~OpenCommandFile |
| cmd.exe /c Console Command | cmd.exe /c ipconfig && pause |
| @Hidden Command | @cmd.exe /c ipconfig > log.txt && start log.txt |
| command1;command2 | firefox;iexplore |
| *code*code | *12*13 |
Keyboard
| Numpad * Press and Hold | Activates the code input window. |
|---|---|
| Numpad * | If the code window is active, clears the input. |
| Numpad / | If the code window is active and a code is entered, opens the command input dialog. |
| Numpad Enter | If the code window is active and a code is entered, executes a command. |
| Numpad - | If the code window is active, hides it. |
Keyboard (in Laptop Mode)
| F12 Press and Hold | Activates the code input window. |
|---|---|
| F12 | If the code window is active, clears the input. |
| F10 | If the code window is active and a code is entered, opens the command input dialog. |
| Enter | If the code window is active and a code is entered, executes a command. |
| F11 | If the code window is active, hides it. |
System Tray Menu
You may access some common ControlPad actions using the system tray menu