Overview—Quick Scripts

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Overview—Quick Scripts

Unlike macros, which are statements based on the Hummingbird Basic programming language, Quick Scripts are made up of commands. These commands automate tedious tasks such as entering repetitive information into an order entry form, or entering your user name and password into a login screen. HostExplorer lets you assign Quick Scripts to keyboard mappings, mouse actions, hotspots, toolbar buttons, and the Track menu.

Note:

Quick Scripts are emulation-specific. For example, a VT Quick Script functions properly only when launched from a VT session. To switch to a different Quick Script type, click New on the File menu of Quick Script Editor and specify a different type.

Quick Script Editor lets you create and modify HostExplorer Quick Scripts (qs3, qs5, and .qsv). You can launch Quick Script Editor from the Accessories folder of the Hummingbird Connectivity Program Group. Sample Quick Script files are available in the Accessories\QuickScript directory where your user files are stored on your machine. To access the User Files folder, double-click the User Files shortcut in the Hummingbird Connectivity program group.

To launch Quick Script Editor from HostExplorer:

Using HostExplorer, connect to a host.
On the Tools menu of the session window, point to Quick Script, and click Edit.

The Quick Script Editor opens displaying a toolbar and menus specific to HostExplorer Quick Scripts.

Note:

If you want to start working with FTP Quick Scripts, you need to either open an existing Quick Script or create one in Quick Script Editor.

To launch the Quick Script Editor from Hummingbird Neighborhood:

Launch Hummingbird Neighborhood by double-clicking on the Hummingbird Neighborhood icon on your desktop.
On the Hummingbird menu, click Quick Scripts.