ThinAirDesigns Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 I'm a bit retentive about speedy access to tools and commands in software. I appreciate the flexibility that is built into VW, but over the last couple week have run into some limitations with the menus that frustrated me (see my thread: http://techboard.nemetschek.net/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=12;t=004415 I am now the proud owner of an X-Keys USB keypad, Logitech MX100 tilt wheel mouse and Macro Express (Macro utility). I spent the weekend installing and authoring macros and WOW, I feel SOOO much better, lol. First the mouse makes one handed zooming and scrolling a breeze -- wheel scrolls up and down as usual and tilts left and right for horizontal scroll. A quick press of the wheel throws it into zoom mode (like holding the ctrl key down on a simple wheel mouse). I can soooo easily navigate now and I am smiling. The X-Keys keypad (I got the 58 key version) works in conjuction with Macro Express to give me one button command of a TON of features: I have single button access to my top 10 wall types (yep, just hit the 2x6ExShingle button and voila, set to go). Single button rendering options, on and on. It does not matter how deep in the menu/dialog box structure you need to go, Macro Express can get you there one button. I downloaded, installed and programmed 3 different Macro programs before settling on this one which I feel is head and shoulders above the rest. I'm very pleased. If anyone else is using Macro Express and wishes to exchange handy macros, I'm game. I'll update in a few weeks of solid use and share nits, picks and positives of the setup. JB Quote Link to comment
Kevin Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 This sounds interesting. How do you know what each of the 58 keys does? Is there a way to label them? Quote Link to comment
ThinAirDesigns Posted January 24, 2005 Author Share Posted January 24, 2005 Yes, there are physical groups which I used logically, then you can label and color different keys uniquely. JB Quote Link to comment
Mickey Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 I use the older version of this http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=&Section_Id=2071&pcount=&Product_Id=157024 oooooo! do I love it. Recordable Keys, Custom macros, comfortable ergonomic design. I can draw for hours without ever touching my keyboard. Quote Link to comment
Kevin Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 Mickey, I understand the function of the programable keys, but what are those other items for? Quote Link to comment
broc croll Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 Can you tell me 1) Is the Mx100 set up that you describe compatible with Mac and 2) How much of an investment was your setup? I'm limited to dial up and your answers would save me a lot of research time on the internet! Thanks Quote Link to comment
ThinAirDesigns Posted January 25, 2005 Author Share Posted January 25, 2005 Yes, both thte Logitech and the X-keys will work fine with the Mac. Amazon.com has the mouse for $63 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0002UM0JW/ref%3Dpd%5Fsl%5Faw%5Falx-jeb-9-1%5Fce%5F6192918%5F2/104-5400291-4786346 Redsis has x-keys from $60 - $97 depending on the version. http://marketplace.amazia.com/redsis/165.asp?cn=89549&affid=&page=165&pagenumber=&sgldbl= Download this utility from the manufacturer to use X-keys with Mac: http://www.ymouse.com/xkeys/macroworksmac.php Macro Express $39 http://www.macroexpress.com/ [ 01-24-2005, 10:36 PM: Message edited by: ThinAirDesigns ] Quote Link to comment
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