AutoHotKey script for FontLab

fontlab.ahk

; prevent Alt-zooming from triggering top menu

Alt::
KeyWait, Alt
return

LAlt Up::
if (A_PriorKey = "Alt")
	return
return


; replace field content with "|" – I use this to quickly set symmetrical sidebearings
!\::
Send ^a
Send {|}
Send {Enter}
return

; copy active field to the next field – I use this to bind the right sidebearing to the same glyph
^+c::
Send ^a
Send ^c
Send {Tab}
Send ^v
Send {Enter}
return

; clear two consecutive fields and activate the next button – I use this to clear sidebearings or anchor expressions across masters
; warning: clear FontLab's Ctrl+Shift+D shortcut first or assign another hotkey below
^+d::
Send ^a
Send {Backspace}
Send {Tab}
Send ^a
Send {Backspace}
Send {Tab}
Send {Space}
return