Simultaneous custom keys

[stevebirenbaum1]

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XMBC Version:
Installed or Portable version: installed
Windows Version: windows 11
Mouse Information (brand/model): E-YOOSO / X-11 gaming mouse (got brand name by reading the box, so could be zeros and a five instead of letters "O" "S")
Relevant Computer Information (CPU, RAM etc):
Did the problem occur after an upgrade of XMBC? (If so, from what version?): no
Did the problem occur after a Windows update/upgrade? (If so, from what version?): no
How long have you used XMBC?: new -- trying to program buttons
What language and keyboard layout do you use in Windows?: English qwerty

Clear description of the problem - try and include as much information as possible, including what button and mappings you are having problems with (if applicable).:
My application, "Zoom Text," uses CAPSLOCK as the modifying key with other keys hit simultaneously.
For example:
CAPSLOCK + ENTER toggles the magnification on and off.
CAPSLOCK + Ctrl + up arrow increases the zoom magnification.
How can I program these functions into my mouse buttons?
Thanks, Steve

[phil]

Does caps lock have to be held down, or just turned on?

Have you already tried Simulated keystrokes with:
{CAPSLOCK}{ENTER} (Method 3 During)
{CAPSLOCK}{CTRL}{UP} (Method 3 During)

If not, then that's the first thing to try. If you have already tried this, then you may need more advanced scripts such as:
{CAPSLOCKON}{CTRL}{UP}{CAPSLOCKOFF} (With send method 1, 2 or maybe 3!)

However, I suspect if CAPLOCK needs to be held down, the you will have to use method 3 (during) otherwise it will be released before the CTRL/UP etc.

[stevebirenbaum1]

Thanks Phil
I should have been more precise in the definitions.

CapsLock needs to be held down for all the ensuing keys to work properly - Just like Ctl, Alt etc.

I don't know what you are referring to with Methods ... I just started so I guess I have a lot to learn.

Thanks again

[stevebirenbaum1]

hello again ...

If by methods you mean the manner of clicking the mouse button I tried 1-3 with no luck.

Still don't know how to make the keys simultaneous.

[phil]

Methods to send the simulated key strokes - a drop down selection on the top right of the simkeys dialog

And I also have to apologise (in advance) as I’m actuallly in Florida right now on vacation (just landed) so I’m going to be a little slow in my responses until I get home!

[stevebirenbaum1]

I still haven't solved this and seems I am missing something obvious. any help greatly appreciated.

[Dolmatov]

Looks like you should use {PRESS} {RELEASE}. Method 1,2.

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{PRESS}{CAPSLOCK}{RETURN}{RELEASE}{CAPSLOCK}

"KeyboardTestUtility" shows that the keystroke occurs according to the given scenario. If it doesn't work, try adding hold timers (wait, waitms to hold capslock after the tag name; PRESStoRELEASE or HOLD for RETURN) individually or together.

[stevebirenbaum1]

I don't know this scripting language so can you give me an example of what the command line would look like to perform a hold or wait on the Capslock Return sequence?

[Dolmatov]

An example is given above. In the middle there is only one additional command to press enter ({RETURN}).

The program has command descriptions and examples. The site has the user manual.

[phil]

Still away on vacation , Should be back on Sunday (but very jet lagged!). Maybe on Monday I will be able to get on this but don't count on it as I suspect I will be sleeping for a few days haha!