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MacroWorks Advanced Features

For a step by step example of programming and editing a complicated macro in X-keys MacroWorks, please visit this page: Programming Special Character Macros

X-keys USB devices also have a Memory Resident mode which allows compatibility with other operating systems. For more information, click here: X-keys Memory Resident Mode

Programming Mouse Actions

  1. Launch Macro Maker
  2. Click on the key or control you wish to program
  3. Select Mouse Click, Pointer, or Scroll action
  4. Select type of click, pointer direction, or scroll
  5. Save and Close or select another key to program

Programming a Windows Command

Some Windows commands (like Win+D or Alt+F4) shift the focus of the operating system before their keystrokes can get to Macro Maker. We have a simple method for programming these.  Just program the keys individually and delete the unwanted Up and Down actions.

    For example, to program “Win Key + D” (shortcut to the Windows Desktop)
  1. Click the Start button
  2. Type the keys separately in sequence (Win Key  D  Win Key)
  3. Click the Stop button
  4. In the programming window, select the first “Win [Up]” stroke and delete it
  5. Select the second “Win [Down]” stroke and delete it
  6. Click the OK button

Macro Works Copy/Clip Feature

On the surface, it looks and acts like a conventional Windows Copy key (Ctrl+C), but when combined with Macro Maker's “Clip”&“Protected Clip” keys it becomes a powerful memorization tool. The Copy/Clip function uses Windows Clipboard files to copy and paste multiple selections in any application which supports Windows Copy & Paste.

    To program Copy & Clip keys:
  1. Launch Macro Maker
  2. Click on a key to program
  3. Select “Copy/Clip Key”
  4. Choose “Copy”, “Clip”, or “Protected Clip”
  5. Save and Close or select another key to program
    To use the Copy/Clip Feature:
  1. Select the text, image or file to be copied
  2. Hold the Copy key down
  3. Press and release the Clip (or Protected Clip) key to save the selection
  4. Release the Copy key
  5. Press the Clip key to Paste the selection
  • A Clip key will continue to paste a selection until the selection is replaced with another Copy + Clip operation
  • A Protected Clip key will ask for permission before replacing its contents

Please note that not all Windows compatible applications fully support the Windows Copy & Paste feature and results in programs other than Microsoft applications can vary.

Changing Macro Works Profiles with Macro Manager

Macro Manager is the part of Macro Works which resides in the Windows Task Bar and as long as it is running (icon visible in task bar) when Windows is closed, it will automatically be launched when Windows starts. If the icon does not appear in the task bar, you will have to launch Macro Manager from the Program Files directory or from a desktop shortcut.

    To change profiles
  1. Double click the Macro Manager icon in the task bar to open it
  2. If you have more than one X-keys connected to your system, make sure the correct device is indicated in the “Device” field
  3. Open the File menu and select “Load Layout”
  4. Choose from the list of available layouts for your device, and click “Open”
  5. Click the OK button to close Macro Manager

By default, layout files are saved in a subdirectory of the MacroWorks folder named “Macro Maker Files”

X-keys Legend Maker

X-keys Legend Maker takes the text from the Captions in the X-keys profile and organizes it in a table for printing. This is a quick way to print legends for your keys or to update you legends after programming changes.

Select “Start Legend Maker” from the Macro Maker’s Options Menu.

Legend Maker will display the text in the Captions field for each key.

Text on the legends is easily edited. Font, size, color, and background color are selectable. Hold Shift while clicking to select multiple keys to edit simultaneously.

Icons or BMP images are easily inserted over the text by selecting the Load Image icon (or selecting Load Image from the Image Menu). We have provided some sample images or users may create their own with any image editing software. Legend Maker accepts a 45 x 45 pixel image in most common formats.

Once the layout is ready, it may be saved for future editing or printed. Slice up your print out, slip the legends under our clear key caps, and your X-keys is ready for action.

Click here for a brief tutorial on printing legends for back lighted keys with Legend Maker.

Backlighting Options

Backlighting options are found on the pull down menu.  Assign a key to control the backlighting, or set it on or off.  The backlighting state effects all keys, not just the key selected.

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