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What are the shell shortcuts for creating new tasks and calendar events?

Bob Peterson
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I would like to set up autohotkey shortcuts for creating new tasks and calendar events (so that I don't have to switch to the Thunderbird main window every time).

I know I can do so for new emails using "thunderbird -compose". What are the appropriate commands for tasks and calendar events? (Oh, and for new contacts, since we're on the topic ... )

Thanks!

I would like to set up autohotkey shortcuts for creating new tasks and calendar events (so that I don't have to switch to the Thunderbird main window every time). I know I can do so for new emails using "thunderbird -compose". What are the appropriate commands for tasks and calendar events? (Oh, and for new contacts, since we're on the topic ... ) Thanks!

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Wayne Mery
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https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/keyboard-shortcuts

Bob Peterson
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Thanks for the reply, Wayne. But I'm looking for the shell commands, not keyboard shortcuts.

Wayne Mery
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I am not aware that there is any such thing. Have you read anything to indicate that there is?

Bob Peterson
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No, unfortunately I haven't. But since there is a function I can use to compose an email (thunderbird -compose) I thought it logical there should be one for new tasks and calender events. There are also similar functions for Outlook.

Wayne Mery
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https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Command_Line_Options has a list

Bob Peterson
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Thanks, that's very helpful. Doesn't look like the commands I'm looking for exist ... :-(