I add hot keys for tools (see Tools menu). It's very simple addition.
On edit tool your may add hotKey (see screenshot).
It's work on Win2000 & SuSE 10. No control on used hotkeys (doubles).

May be later.
Need it feature anybody?
I patch sources for a now CVS version:
toolmanager.cpp
toolmanager.h
edittooldlg.cpp
edit_tool.xrc
Give it in a good hands

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