Is it possible to start up the serial monitor from the uploaded program? How?
Or must it be done from mouse/ keyboard
You mean when uploading a sketch is done, the serial monitor pops up automatically ?
I wish it would be possible, I'm still hoping it will be possible in some future version.
You might want to take a look at Eried's version. You can find a download link here:
http://forum.arduino.cc/index.php?topic=118440.0
This version has an option to auto start the serial monitor after download.
Thanks, exactly what I was looking for + lots of bonus.