WQ6X Waxes Operationally on WHY I LiKe Function Keys

While penning a Blog entry for the recently run All Asian (A-A) Cw contest, I got to musing
over the innovative way in which I utilize the TWELVE (12) function key definitions under the
N1MM+ software.   Other software APPs give us only SIX.  The easiest way to describe all this is
to first document the key definitions that were used during the 2o25 Field Day event and then make additional comments behind what was done as needed.

1. F1- CQ FD, CQ FD {MYCALL} {MYCALL
2. F2- EXCH, 2A EB  EB
3. F3- TU K6QLF, TU {MYCALL}{CLEARRIT}
4. F4- {MYCALL}, {MYCALL}
5. F5- HiS Callsign, !
6. F6- NR?, NR?
7. F7- 2A, 2A
8. F8- AGN?, AGN?
9. F9- SEC?, SEC?
10. F10- EB, EB
11. F11- QRL QSY, QRL QSY
12. F12- WEIRD, W E I R D

Notice that each key provides us a unique capability.  Now the above are key definitions for running CW.  For Ssb, F1 - F4 are changed to play out the pre-recorded memories built-in to the transceiver. 
The F6 - F12 key functions are accomplished by playing .WAV files over the microphone audio line. 
The memories and .WAV files are of course prepared in advance.  By using OPON for every
operator, a different set of .WAV files can be played, although technically, the 4-channels of
radio memories need to be re-recorded for each operator.

If unique information is being sent in the contest exchange (Ex; 5-9 CA), we can run that contest
by way of S&P (Search and Pounce) without ever saying anything (in an Ssb contest) or even mentioning the other station's callsign.  In CW I can run a frequency with the above setup. 
Pressing F5 sends the other station's callsign.  In Ssb, I have to say the callsign over the
microphone. Everything else can be played out with the function keys.

The bottom line, because we are already using computers to log contests, it makes sense
to let the software conduct the repetitive tasks for us, saving our voice or the need to send
things manually with the Cw paddle.

Do YOU use computer software to log your contest activity?

If NoT, why NoT?

If so, what are YOUR unique ideas on this matter?