Custom buttons for performing advanced functions

Custom buttons for performing advanced functions

Flex Terminal Emulator provides the ability to create custom buttons that perform a wide range of actions, helping improve efficiency and streamline common tasks.

Overview

Using Flex Terminal Emulator Extensions, you can create customizable tool panels with buttons that execute various functions within the emulator or external applications. These extensions enhance usability and productivity by giving quick access to frequently used actions.

Built-In Extensions

Flex Terminal Emulator includes several preconfigured extensions, such as:

  • Notes
  • PF Keys
  • Print Multiple Screens (single page)
  • Screen Recorder

In addition, you can create your own custom extensions tailored to your workflow.

Available Button Actions

Buttons within an extension can be configured to perform a variety of actions, including:

  • Host key functions
  • Text input (strings)
  • Macros
  • Flex Terminal Emulator commands
  • External programs or documents

Extension Features

All extensions support the following capabilities:

  • Docking and floating:
    Position extensions anywhere or dock them to any side of the workspace
  • Auto-hide (pinning):
    Docked panels can be pinned or set to auto-hide
  • Stacking:
    Multiple extensions can be grouped together in the same area

Custom Extension Options

When creating custom extensions, you can configure:

  • Layout size:
    • Rows: 1 to 14
    • Columns: 1 to 24
  • Appearance:
    • Background color
    • Font color
  • Button styles:
    • Text only
    • Image only
    • Image with text
  • Images:
    • Use built-in Flex Terminal Emulator icons
    • Import external images (.bmp, .jpg, .tif, .png, .ico)

Summary

Custom extensions allow you to build personalized toolbars with buttons that execute virtually any supported action. This flexibility makes it easy to tailor the Flex Terminal Emulator interface to match your workflow and improve productivity.

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