Shortcut for switching blending modes

[Iridyse]

So, I was wondering if there's a way I can assign simple shortcuts for brush blending modes? I know there are shortcuts like alt+shift+m for multiply etc but frankly if I have to put the stylus down and use both hands for a shortcut I'd rather just use the mouse instead. Photoshop doesn't seem to give you the ability to change the blending modes shortcuts (I'm using CS2) so I was wondering if there are any other scripts that would help? I tried with actions but that doesn't work either.

[Metsys]

Yeah, I've ran into the same problem, and I haven't found a way to shortcut them either in Photoshop.

The only solution I can think of is to use AutoHotKey and record a macro.

[VincentKlijn]

The most obvious solution I can think of is creating Tool Presets for the modes you want. With the palette open your blend modes are only one click away. Maybe that works for you?

[Iridyse]

Woohoo, I love AutoHotKey! *does a little dance*

I got it to work.Attaching a copy here if you guys want it, the shortcut is alt+space to toggle between the normal and the soft light mode.Yay!!


Toggle = 0
!Space::
if Toggle = 0
{
Send !+f
Toggle=1
}
else
{
Send !+n
Toggle = 0
}

(you can edit it for other modes)

I would attach the exe but the zipped version is about 195 kb, too big for CA