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you might assign a DX1 Key with a “Copy” Macro in a Profile for a
word processing program. You might assign a “Jump” Macro to the
same DX1 Key in a Profile for a game. When you are using the word
processor and you press the DX1 Key, the “Copy” Macro will play.
Likewise, whenever you are running the game program, pressing the
DX1 Key will play the “Jump” Macro. Ergodex Manager
automatically switches the Program Profile and the associated
Macros depending on the program that is active on your computer.
You may press multiple DX1 Keys if they are assigned Single Key
Macros. In fact, the DX1 Input System will register up to six
simultaneous DX1 Key presses. (Most regular keyboards only
support three or four simultaneous key presses, which can be a
problem in some games.)
Although you may use up to six simultaneous Single Key Macros,
you may only play one Multi Key Macro at a time. This feature
prevents your Multi Key Macros from “colliding” and causing
unintended results. For example, if you played two Multi Key Macros
simultaneously, and one of them included a “Control” or “Shift”
keystroke, the other Macro function could change dramatically.
Ergodex Manager avoids this problem by blocking a second Multi
Key Macro when another Multi Key Macro is already playing. Once
the first Macro is finished, you can play the second Macro.
Note that playing a Multi Key Macros does not interfere with playing
Single Key Macros at the same time. If you are playing a game, you
can continue to use any Single Key Macros (to move or jump, for
example) while a Multi Key Macro is also playing.
Whenever a timed Multi Key Macro is playing, the Green Light on
your DX1 Pad will pulse. This pulsing is a signal that the Multi Key
Macro is still playing. When the Green Light stops pulsing, the Multi
Key Macro has finished playing.
word processing program. You might assign a “Jump” Macro to the
same DX1 Key in a Profile for a game. When you are using the word
processor and you press the DX1 Key, the “Copy” Macro will play.
Likewise, whenever you are running the game program, pressing the
DX1 Key will play the “Jump” Macro. Ergodex Manager
automatically switches the Program Profile and the associated
Macros depending on the program that is active on your computer.
You may press multiple DX1 Keys if they are assigned Single Key
Macros. In fact, the DX1 Input System will register up to six
simultaneous DX1 Key presses. (Most regular keyboards only
support three or four simultaneous key presses, which can be a
problem in some games.)
Although you may use up to six simultaneous Single Key Macros,
you may only play one Multi Key Macro at a time. This feature
prevents your Multi Key Macros from “colliding” and causing
unintended results. For example, if you played two Multi Key Macros
simultaneously, and one of them included a “Control” or “Shift”
keystroke, the other Macro function could change dramatically.
Ergodex Manager avoids this problem by blocking a second Multi
Key Macro when another Multi Key Macro is already playing. Once
the first Macro is finished, you can play the second Macro.
Note that playing a Multi Key Macros does not interfere with playing
Single Key Macros at the same time. If you are playing a game, you
can continue to use any Single Key Macros (to move or jump, for
example) while a Multi Key Macro is also playing.
Whenever a timed Multi Key Macro is playing, the Green Light on
your DX1 Pad will pulse. This pulsing is a signal that the Multi Key
Macro is still playing. When the Green Light stops pulsing, the Multi
Key Macro has finished playing.
Stopping Macros
Ergodex Manager allows you to create very long and complex Multi
Key Macros with precise control over the playback timing. However,
what happens if you want to stop your Multi Key Macro early?
Ergodex Manager provides a number of ways to stop a Multi Key
Macro.
One way to stop a Multi Key Macro is to press either the “Escape”
key or the “Apps” key on your regular keyboard. (The “Apps” key is
usually in the lower right hand corner of your regular keyboard, next
to the Right “Ctrl” key. It usually has a menu select icon of some
kind on it.)
Pressing either the “Esc” or “Apps” keys on your regular keyboard
will halt a Multi Key Macro.
Another way to stop a Macro early is to press a DX1 Key assigned
either “Esc” or “Apps” with a Single Key Macro. Since Single Key
Macros perform identically to regular keyboard keys, pressing a DX1
Key assigned with “Esc” or “Apps” would stop the Multi Key Macro in
the same way.
Finally, if pressing either the “Esc” or the “Apps” key might interfere
with your program, you can assign a “Break Macro” to one of your
DX1 Keys. The “Break Macro” is a special Single Key Macro that will
stop a Multi Key Macro. You will find “Break Macro” in the “Insert
From List” feature in the Edit Macro dialog box.
Note: Although the “Break Macro” feature is useful when pressing
either the “Esc” or “Apps” key would interfere with the program you
are using, there is a slight time delay between playing the “Break
Macro” and stopping the Multi Key Macro. We have found that for
game programs in particular, assigning the “Apps” key to a DX1 Key
on your Pad is the best way to stop a Multi Key Macro.
Key Macros with precise control over the playback timing. However,
what happens if you want to stop your Multi Key Macro early?
Ergodex Manager provides a number of ways to stop a Multi Key
Macro.
One way to stop a Multi Key Macro is to press either the “Escape”
key or the “Apps” key on your regular keyboard. (The “Apps” key is
usually in the lower right hand corner of your regular keyboard, next
to the Right “Ctrl” key. It usually has a menu select icon of some
kind on it.)
Pressing either the “Esc” or “Apps” keys on your regular keyboard
will halt a Multi Key Macro.
Another way to stop a Macro early is to press a DX1 Key assigned
either “Esc” or “Apps” with a Single Key Macro. Since Single Key
Macros perform identically to regular keyboard keys, pressing a DX1
Key assigned with “Esc” or “Apps” would stop the Multi Key Macro in
the same way.
Finally, if pressing either the “Esc” or the “Apps” key might interfere
with your program, you can assign a “Break Macro” to one of your
DX1 Keys. The “Break Macro” is a special Single Key Macro that will
stop a Multi Key Macro. You will find “Break Macro” in the “Insert
From List” feature in the Edit Macro dialog box.
Note: Although the “Break Macro” feature is useful when pressing
either the “Esc” or “Apps” key would interfere with the program you
are using, there is a slight time delay between playing the “Break
Macro” and stopping the Multi Key Macro. We have found that for
game programs in particular, assigning the “Apps” key to a DX1 Key
on your Pad is the best way to stop a Multi Key Macro.
Pulsing Green Light indicates a
timed Multi Key Macro is playing
Macros