Setting Record Hot Key Options

Modify the Hot Keys options to specify what key combinations start and stop recording or insert a verification during recording.

  1. Click Tools > Options.
  2. Click the plus sign (+) next to Record in the Options menu tree.
    The Record options display in the right side panel.
  3. Click Hot Keys. You can set hot key combinations for the following:
    Insert Verification
    Specifies the key combination to temporarily suspend recording and displays the Test Logic Designer wizard. Select the object that you want to verify after the wizard opens.
    Insert Verification using the current object
    Specifies the key combination to temporarily suspend recording and selects the currently highlighted object for verification. With this key combination, the Test Logic Designer wizard opens with the selected object set as the control to verify.
    Start / Stop Record
    Specifies the key combination used to toggle recording on and off.
  4. To change the hot key combination, perform the following steps:
    1. In the option panel to the right, select the hot key option you want to change.
    2. Click the ellipsis button next to the selected operation. The Define Hotkey dialog box opens.
    3. To use a modifier key, check the appropriate check box.
    4. From the Key list, select the key that you want to use as the hot key. Key values include A-Z, 0-9, F1-F12. Silk Test Workbench enters the key sequence in the text box.
    5. Click OK.
  5. Click OK.