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X-it (pronounced
"exit") provides a one button click to many desktop operations, such as closing
a window, displaying a task list, or copy and pasting text. X-it cuts down on the numerous mouse
movements and keystrokes needed to perform common actions. For example, you can
copy and paste text from any PM or DOS command line window to another window
with just 3 mouse clicks and ZERO mouse movements.
When first loaded, it adds a 'Close' button (X) on the left side of all titlebars and a 'LaunchPad', 'Task List' and 'Rollup' button on the right side. Folder windows also get 'Open parent', 'Open parent and close', and 'Sort by name' buttons on the right side. Pressing the close button does the same action as pressing Alt-F4, or selecting the 'Close' option in the system menu. All operations can also be assigned to the middle or right mouse buttons, or to keys.
Buttons are completely configurable: display on left or right side, and assign any action to them. There are more than 30 available actions such as close, open parent, copy, paste and user defined (assign any OS/2 or DOS command to a button). The button bitmaps can also be modified.
There is full support for PM windows and OS/2 or DOS command line windows. And finally, the feature you've been waiting for - bypass that pesky "are you sure?" dialog when closing a command line window. Also, copy and paste from a PM window to a DOS window using a popup edit menu, or copy in the reverse direction using the same menu.
A new rollup action allows you to rollup and down any window, leaving just the titlebar visible. Handy when you want to remove a window without going through the hassle of minimizing it, then restoring it.
A double click mouse action allows you to double click with a single mouse button or a single key. Handy for laptop users, and doubles the life span of your mouse buttons. You can also temporarily suspend Xúits handling of the mouse and keys by pressing the X-it hot key. This allows you to switch between using the default action for a mouse button or key, or using Xúits action. This hot key is a toggle. Pressing it once (low beep) disables X-it handling, pressing it again (high beep) enables X-it handling.
Mail Michael Shillingford, The X-it Author
