Ergodex dx1 用户指南
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Program Profiles
Most of the programs you use are probably quite different from each
other in terms of the commands and functions that they offer. As a
result, the set of Macros that you use for each program is likely to be
different. When you switch from one program to another, typically
you will want a different set of Macros. Ergodex Manager keeps track
of Macros for each program with Program Profiles.
A Program Profile or a Profile is a collection of Macros that works
with one particular program, such as a word processing program or a
game. For each program you use, the DX1 Input System looks for a
Profile specifically associated with that program. The Profile contains
the Macros and Key assignments to be used with your DX1 Keys.
Thus, each program on your computer may have its own Profile or
set of unique Macros associated with it. When you create a Program
Profile, it is tied to a particular “.exe” file on your computer (including
the path and file name). Once you create a Program Profile, you
cannot change the “.exe” file that it is associated with. If you need a
Profile to work with a new program “.exe”, you must first create
another Profile for the new program and then copy your Macros over.
Ergodex Manager provides an easy mechanism to move Macros
among Profiles.
Usually, you will have several Macros within a Profile. Each Macro
within a Profile will have a Macro Name to identify it. To avoid
confusion, each Macro within a Profile must have a unique name.
For example, you could not have two different Macros named “Copy”
within the same Profile. However, you could use something like
“Copy” and “Copy2” for your Macro Names. You may use the same
Macro Name for Macros in separate Program Profiles.
other in terms of the commands and functions that they offer. As a
result, the set of Macros that you use for each program is likely to be
different. When you switch from one program to another, typically
you will want a different set of Macros. Ergodex Manager keeps track
of Macros for each program with Program Profiles.
A Program Profile or a Profile is a collection of Macros that works
with one particular program, such as a word processing program or a
game. For each program you use, the DX1 Input System looks for a
Profile specifically associated with that program. The Profile contains
the Macros and Key assignments to be used with your DX1 Keys.
Thus, each program on your computer may have its own Profile or
set of unique Macros associated with it. When you create a Program
Profile, it is tied to a particular “.exe” file on your computer (including
the path and file name). Once you create a Program Profile, you
cannot change the “.exe” file that it is associated with. If you need a
Profile to work with a new program “.exe”, you must first create
another Profile for the new program and then copy your Macros over.
Ergodex Manager provides an easy mechanism to move Macros
among Profiles.
Usually, you will have several Macros within a Profile. Each Macro
within a Profile will have a Macro Name to identify it. To avoid
confusion, each Macro within a Profile must have a unique name.
For example, you could not have two different Macros named “Copy”
within the same Profile. However, you could use something like
“Copy” and “Copy2” for your Macro Names. You may use the same
Macro Name for Macros in separate Program Profiles.
Active and Inactive Profiles
Typically, you will have a single Program Profile for each program
you use with the DX1 Input system. Sometimes, you might want to
have two or more Program Profiles associated with the same
program. You may add additional Profiles for a program at any time.
However, only one Program Profile may be Active for a given
program; the other Profiles are Inactive. Ergodex Manager will only
you use with the DX1 Input system. Sometimes, you might want to
have two or more Program Profiles associated with the same
program. You may add additional Profiles for a program at any time.
However, only one Program Profile may be Active for a given
program; the other Profiles are Inactive. Ergodex Manager will only
use the Active Profile for a particular program. You can use Ergodex
Manager to select which Profile is Active for your program.
Manager to select which Profile is Active for your program.
Automatic Program Profile Creation
Whenever you record a new Macro, Ergodex Manager will
automatically add it to the correct Program Profile. If a Program
Profile does not exist for the program you are using, Ergodex
Manager will automatically create a new Profile for you. This is a
very handy feature for creating Profiles for your programs.
automatically add it to the correct Program Profile. If a Program
Profile does not exist for the program you are using, Ergodex
Manager will automatically create a new Profile for you. This is a
very handy feature for creating Profiles for your programs.
Pre-created Program Profiles
In addition to automatically creating Profiles with the record feature,
there are several ways to obtain pre-built Profiles and Macros. The
DX1 installation CD has Program Profile Templates for many popular
programs and games. These Profile Templates contain some basic
Macros for their respective programs. A typical gaming Profile
Template contains the most frequently used default Single Key
Macros specified in the game’s user manual. You can choose to use
one or more of these Templates as the starting point for your own
Profile. Once a Profile based upon one of these pre-packaged
Templates has been imported, you can add to, delete, or modify the
Macros within it.
You can also import, export, and exchange your Profiles
electronically with your friends. If you have created a particularly
useful Profile for a program you use, you may share it with others.
Ergodex will continue to add Program Profiles to our web site
(www.ergodex.com) for download.
Please remember that imported Macros have the potential to
cause damage to your computer system. A Macro can do
anything to your computer that you can do, including changing
data and deleting or installing programs. To prevent harmful or
malicious Macros from running on your machine, you should
only use Profiles and Macros from sources that you trust. Make
sure you examine and understand any Macros that you import
before using them.
there are several ways to obtain pre-built Profiles and Macros. The
DX1 installation CD has Program Profile Templates for many popular
programs and games. These Profile Templates contain some basic
Macros for their respective programs. A typical gaming Profile
Template contains the most frequently used default Single Key
Macros specified in the game’s user manual. You can choose to use
one or more of these Templates as the starting point for your own
Profile. Once a Profile based upon one of these pre-packaged
Templates has been imported, you can add to, delete, or modify the
Macros within it.
You can also import, export, and exchange your Profiles
electronically with your friends. If you have created a particularly
useful Profile for a program you use, you may share it with others.
Ergodex will continue to add Program Profiles to our web site
(www.ergodex.com) for download.
Please remember that imported Macros have the potential to
cause damage to your computer system. A Macro can do
anything to your computer that you can do, including changing
data and deleting or installing programs. To prevent harmful or
malicious Macros from running on your machine, you should
only use Profiles and Macros from sources that you trust. Make
sure you examine and understand any Macros that you import
before using them.
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