What is a list?

A list is a container for commands, functions, assembly references, and value lists. Lists allow you to separate out your commands, etc, into groups and may be shared with other Promptu users.

How multiple lists interact

Although duplicate commands, functions, assembly references, and value lists are not allowed in the same list, duplicate items (e.g. commands with the same name) may exist across lists.

When you execute a command from the prompt, Promptu performs a top-down search of the lists. The first command matching the user's request is used. Duplicate commands in lower lists are not used.

Function search when used from a command:

Moving and copying items between lists

Promptu supports standard copy, cut, and paste of commands, functions, value lists, and assembly references between lists. You can also move items between lists by dragging them to another list. Hold Ctrl while you drag if you want to copy instead of move.

Guide to the list toolbar

The list toolbar is on the left hand side of the setup dialog.

1. Synchronize all linked/published lists.

2. Create a new, empty list.
   Drop-down options
   

3. Incoming operations
   
   

   • Link: Add a shared list to your collection of lists and automatically synchronize changes.
   • Import: Import a list to your collection of lists. Promptu will not synchronize changes.
   • Import from SlickRun: Import a SlickRun *.qrs file as a Promptu list.

4. Outgoing operations
   
   

   • Publish: Publish the selected list so others can use it. Promptu will automatically synchronize changes.
   • Export: Export the selected list as a Promptu package. Promptu will not synchronize changes.

5. Disable/enable the selected list.
6. Rename the selected list. (F2)
7. Delete the selected list.
8. Move the selected list higher in priority.
9. Move the selected list lower in priority.

How to share a list across multiple computers

With Promptu's list sharing feature, keeping your common commands synchronized on all your computers is very easy to accomplish.

When you make a change on one of your computers, Promptu will propagate the change to all the others. The others usually get the change within 30 minutes, unless they expedite the process by manually synchronizing using the list toolbar button (see

How to share and link your lists

1. Create a new list.
2. Populate your list by creating or moving the commands you want.
3. Go to the list toolbar (on the left side of the setup dialog) and click Publish under the outgoing operations (see above).
4. In the dialog that opens, navigate to a shared location (such as a shared drive or folder) and save your list with a meaningful name (e.g. mySharedList.pdc).

1. Go to the list toolbar (on the left side of the setup dialog) and click Link under the incoming operations (see above).
2. In the dialog that opens, navigate to the shared location and choose the list file you created on computer A (e.g. mySharedList.pdc).

1. Go to the list toolbar (on the left side of the setup dialog) and click Import from SlickRun under the incoming operations (see above).
2. In the dialog that opens, navigate to the *.qrs file you exported from SlickRun and click Open.