create F8 shortcut

i have the latest and greatest version of YWE, and i am using Windows XP SP2.

I am an emulator/modder (whatever you wanna call it), so i have Stardock's ObjectDock.

I want to have the functionality of Deshboard, so heres what i have done

i have made all my widgets to the "show only in heads up display" option, just one thing

instead of pressing F8, i am looking for a way to simulate the function of Dashboard by hitting the Dashboard icon in my dock, then having them pop up.

So heres the question, how in the world do i make a shortcut that will allow me to have it function just like me pressing the F8 button?!

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