KB29 How to use the <file> macro

Summary: The <file> macro allows for the opening of a file using one or more programs. In the following example, a file called README.TXT is opened with notepad and Notepad++.

  1. Configure a button for notepad. Put <file> as an argument. When this button is clicked the <file> macro will be replaced by the filename that is currently in the clipboard.


  2. Configure a button for Notepad++. Put <file> as an argument. When this button is clicked the <file> macro will be replaced by the filename that is currently in the clipboard.


  3. To open README.TXT using notepad:
    1. Copy the file using CTRL + C.
    2. Open MaxLauncher and press Q.



  4. To open README.TXT using Notepad++:
    1. Copy the file using CTRL + C.
    2. Open MaxLauncher and press W.