While holding a button, click other button to achieve different function

[xoboomer]

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XMBC Version: 2.20.5
Installed or Portable version:Portable
Windows Version: 11 Pro
Mouse Information (brand/model): Logitech M650
Relevant Computer Information (CPU, RAM etc): 14650HX, 16GB, RTX4060 8GB
Did the problem occur after an upgrade of XMBC? (If so, from what version?):
Did the problem occur after a Windows update/upgrade? (If so, from what version?):
How long have you used XMBC?: Just used
What language and keyboard layout do you use in Windows?: US

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).:
I am writing to seek guidance on setting up a specific mouse button configuration using X-Mouse Button Control. Here is the functionality I would like to achieve:

When holding Button 5 on my mouse, I would like to configure other mouse buttons to perform different functions.
For example:
Holding Button 5 + Clicking Left Button = Ctrl + W (close a tab in a browser).
Holding Button 5 + Clicking Right Button = Win + Tab (open task switcher).
I have explored the software but could not figure out how to set up this type of "modifier key" behavior with Button 5. Could you please provide detailed instructions or point me toward the correct documentation to achieve this?

Thank you for developing such a versatile tool. I greatly appreciate your help in enhancing my workflow.

[phil]

I think all you need is button chording set for button 5?
Button chording should be covered in the XMBC user manual!

[xoboomer]

Dear Phil
Appreciated for your quick response. I have managed to set up button chording as suggested but it is not working. Not sure if any other step which I need to implement.

Bacically, what I did is:

1. Application/Window Profiles: The Default profile is selected.

2. Layer 1 Settings - I changed the 2 mouse button below:

+ Mouse Button 4: Simulates (pressed) [{CTRL}].

+ Mouse Button 5: Uses "Button Chording." Specific chorded actions are set up:
- Left Button: Configured for "Back"
- Right Button: Configured for "Forward" (browser navigation).
- Middle Button: Simulates (pressed) [{LWIN}{TAB}] (Windows task view).
- Wheel Up: Simulates (pressed) [{CTRL}{PGDN}].
- Wheel Down: Simulates (pressed) [{CTRL}{PGUP}].
- Other buttons keep as "No change"

"Unblock" after and "Unblock when the mouse moves" are unchecked

Then Apply and Close

[phil]

Well, that's odd. I use button chording on mouse button 2 to control media and it works fine, always has done.

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I am using the latest beta version but there were no problems in the last release (2.20.5) for me as far as I can remember (it was a while ago now!)

If you have setup similar and its not working, then maybe the best bet to to turn on debug logging (settings -> logging & updates), OK and APPLY that. Then try and run the button chords, make a note of the time you do this, then send me the debug log file (PM it here). You might also like to try the latest beta (on the beta thread here in the forums) just to be sure (and the beta will have more/better logging too probably).