why only hot keys for F3 to F8? and why do any reassignments demand modifier keys?

[thaivisions]

Maybe this is just my system, but my hot keys are assigned as default from keys F3 to F8

 

Now when I attempt to add F1 or F2 OR attempt to reassign any of the F3 to F8 keys through the "Add" or "Change" functions, I just get errors

"Key has no modifier. Please add one or more modifier keys"

This (a) makes no sense and (b) is absolutely not what I want

I really really want function keys on my left hand, so F1-F4, to perform commands of my choice. Yet that seems absolutely impossible at the moment.

Is "Hot Keys" just for system-wide hot-keys ?

If so, what about assigning commands to functions just within Express Scribe, iIs that even possible? All I want is an easy way on my left hand to rewind the audio. Don't think that is too much to ask

 

[sybs]

I would love to know if you found a solution to this, I'm having the same problem.    I had to re-download the program and I can't assign the hot keys as I previously used them, it's driving me crazy!

[sdzergoski]

Any luck on this? 

[Elisabeth]

PLEASE - have you received an answer?  This is my problem exactly.  I have used Express Scribe for 7 years.  Recently purchased another pro version for my new MacBook, and I cannot assign the hotkeys as previously used.  I paid for the ability to email questions and have not yet received a response from support.