edbritton / NumCalc

Numlock Calculator

NumCalc

Short for Numlock Calculator.

Why

I created this AutohotKey script in 2009 to make it easier for me to use the numpad for the 90% of all times I used it: to do calculations in the Windows calculator.

How

The "brief" was:

1. Only use numpad so all keys are in finger reach.
2. Move calculator to useful space on screen.
3. Initiate "always on top" so that the answer could be seen when focus is in another app.

What

The solution was to use only the Numlock key for all actions. Pressing Numlock will:

If closed
  -> Open default Calculator and make "always on top"

If open
  and not in focus
    -> Give focus.
  and in focus
    and not in corner of screen
      -> Move it to the corner of the screen.
    and in corner of screen
      -> Close