Ergodex dx1 Betriebsanweisung
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Creating Macros
You can create new Macros in two ways:
• Record a Macro directly from within a program.
• Record a Macro directly from within a program.
• Compose a Macro using the Edit Macro Screen in Ergodex
Manager.
Each of these methods has advantages. Recording a Macro from
within a program allows you to see the effects of your Macro
immediately in the environment it will be used. If you make a
mistake in your recording, you can “record over” the flawed Macro
assignment with a corrected version. Recording a Macro is simple; it
does not require you to interact with editing screens. Ergodex
Manager will automatically organize and store your recorded Macro
in the background.
Composing Macros in Ergodex Manager offers much more flexibility
and some advanced options not available when Recording Macros.
If you choose to compose your Macros, the exact sequence and
timing of each key event is under your precise control. However,
when composing Macros it is often necessary to switch back and
forth between Ergodex Manager and your program to see the exact
results of your edits.
Of course, it is also possible to use a combination of both methods to
create your Macros. For example, it is sometimes useful to record a
Macro from within your program, and then open Ergodex Manager to
“fine tune” the Macro timing.
Recording Macros
To record a Macro using the DX1 Input System, you must have the
Pad plugged in and operational (as described in previous sections).
During Macro recording, you type keys on your regular keyboard
while using a program (such as a word processor or game).
Ergodex Manager automatically captures your key presses in the
background and stores the recorded Macro in a Program Profile for
the program you are using.
Pad plugged in and operational (as described in previous sections).
During Macro recording, you type keys on your regular keyboard
while using a program (such as a word processor or game).
Ergodex Manager automatically captures your key presses in the
background and stores the recorded Macro in a Program Profile for
the program you are using.
To record a Macro, you must have at least one DX1 Key placed on
your Pad. Switch to the program for which you would like to create a
Macro.
Make sure the program is the active window. Next, place the DX1
Pad into RECORD mode by pressing the REC button.
After you press the REC button, the Red Light on the DX1 Pad will
begin blinking, and a metronome sound will play (if you have sound
enabled on your computer). This blinking Red Light and the “tic - tic
- tic” sound notify you that Ergodex Manager is now recording
whatever you type on your regular keyboard.
Once the Pad is in RECORD mode, you create Macros by typing one
or more keys on your regular keyboard, followed by pressing a DX1
Key on your Pad. A brief “plunk” sound will indicate that you have
assigned the Macro to your DX1 Key. Whatever sequence you type
on your keyboard is recorded as a new Macro in a Program Profile,
and this Macro is assigned to the DX1 Key that you pressed.
your Pad. Switch to the program for which you would like to create a
Macro.
Make sure the program is the active window. Next, place the DX1
Pad into RECORD mode by pressing the REC button.
After you press the REC button, the Red Light on the DX1 Pad will
begin blinking, and a metronome sound will play (if you have sound
enabled on your computer). This blinking Red Light and the “tic - tic
- tic” sound notify you that Ergodex Manager is now recording
whatever you type on your regular keyboard.
Once the Pad is in RECORD mode, you create Macros by typing one
or more keys on your regular keyboard, followed by pressing a DX1
Key on your Pad. A brief “plunk” sound will indicate that you have
assigned the Macro to your DX1 Key. Whatever sequence you type
on your keyboard is recorded as a new Macro in a Program Profile,
and this Macro is assigned to the DX1 Key that you pressed.
Blinking Red Light
Macros