Expert: Bob - 12/26/2007

Question
Hi Bob, I have been using r-14 for years and very happy with the program. Do to recent events(I have had 2 strokes) My memory is not what it was. I do have to re-learn some of the skills that had. No sense in relearning r-14 because it is so out of date and the way that 2004 lt responds to my some what compromised motor skills this is the the software I have chosen to relearn. My question is in regards to where is the pgp file exists. In r- 14 it was easy to access it but now I have no idea where it exists. I need to make command shortcuts because of my newly realized handicap. Please get back with me if there are any other questions.  Thankyou so very much, Mitch

Answer
Mitch --good for you for working to overcome your situation.

I wish you had indicated the type and extent of your work, so I could write with more precision.

I don't have anything older than 2006 on my machine -- and the entire customization story changed with 2006 -- so I am having to go with a bit of conjecture on 2004:
1-- what do you get when you type < keyboard shortcut> into HELP?? In 2006, it gives a clear reply: the method is drag and drop now.
2-- if you are going to use 2004, I HIGHLY SUGGEST you get a book and study it, to make sure you are taking advantage of it, and not missing a lot by trying to use it as R14.
3-- also -- put this into Google, and see the choices you get <autocad 2004 customization>

NOW, if I may be so pushy, I STRONGLY ASK you (unless you are doing very very simple tasks) to  review the online information on 2008LT, and consider spending the upgrade money (900 -- upgrades only availble from 2005, but perhaps Autodesk will make a deal due to your disablility) -- then learn the new one, as long as you are learning.
One capability of 2008 alone, automatic scaling of dimensions and annotation, is worth the price to many users.
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?siteID=123112&id=9792675

Again, not knowing your work, I only guess. I have a problem with hand/eye coordination, so the recent additions, such as
-- tool palettes, dynamic input, all the modify commands for an object being in the right click menus, better plotting, on and on.
Really help me.

Sorry I did not answer simply.  If you just want what you asked, and HELP doesnt do it. please write back, and I will look it up for you tomorrow, when I have more time.

BOB