How to use built-in and external AHK scripts
masterThe system provides a variety of automation scripts categorized by their trigger conditions (Object) and availability (Built-in vs External).
Trigger Contexts (动作对象)
- 无条件 (Unconditional): Scripts that can be run at any time without specific selection.
- 选中文件/选中对象 (Selected File/Object): Requires a file, folder, or text to be selected in the active window (e.g., Explorer or a text editor).
- 任意窗口 (Any Window): Scripts that act on the currently active window (e.g., window resizing or muting).
- 特定窗口 (Specific Window): Scripts that only work when a specific application is active (e.g., Chrome or Notepad).
- 资源管理器 (File Explorer): Scripts specifically designed for use within Windows Explorer.
- 注册表 (Registry): Scripts that operate when the Registry Editor is active.
- 选中驱动器 (Selected Drive): Requires a disk drive to be selected.
Script Types
- ATA Built-in (ATA内置): Scripts that are integrated directly into the ATA system.
- External Scripts (内置外部脚本): External
.ahkfiles that are called by the system to perform specific tasks like file manipulation, browser automation, or system settings.