Are the programmable keys functional outside of games? I ask because I'm looking for a keyboard that I can put program shortcuts, commands and macros.
145395
Yes, you can program any of the G-keys. You can program then to run combinations.
145396
Yes anytime, you can also link them to programs or just in general everything.
145397
Yes, they are. You can use the gaming software to program them anyway you'd like and have many variants (M1, M2 and M3).
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I'd like to know if this works on Windows too. This keyboard looks awesome; I just don't need to Google component to it.
275160
I believe only buttons and shuttle mappings back to the keyboard. I don't think you can program mouse movements.
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Yes. I use it along with a G13 for AutoCAD at work. Having enter, esc, del, bksp, undo, redo, & other commands always available is a great addition. Honestly, I game at home, but I make better use of the G buttons with productivity software than I ever have in the games (not that I don't use them for those too). For repetitive, command intensive software, programmable keys are the way to go.
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i havent tried ... basically it can perform any combination of keyboard clicks including holding down the ctrl together with something else ... should the character have any combination of keys then yes ... if you mean switching to greek keyboard, i guess once it is switched to greek keyboard, then it will work normally ... you live in greece? ... i have one to sell !!
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I have not used the included software much, but you can use the extra buttons for alot of things in individual applications, like forward/back browser keys, media controls, etc.I will check a bit later this morning to see if the software it came with offered macro options, but even if not, I would see no reason an alternate program could not use the buttons in the manner you see fit.Give me a bit, and I will research this more fully. It is a great cheapy mouse IMO
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I did notice it seems to store the last config you gave it - so you can plug it into a different PC without even installing the drivers it will provide the same keystroke commands you last assigned it. Its not recognized as a game controller by the way, so it seems to behave more like a plug-and-play keyboard in that sense.
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not ACTUALLY programmable if i'm not mistaken. the wired version (the one i have) has 5 buttons if you include l/r/m as buttons. the only two "extra" are on the left side for your thumb. most games bind actions to them without a problem however.
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No, it only accepts on key press at a time at a time. There are some games or software where it's quite handy (at replacing those awkward key reaches for crouching, ducking, throwing a grenade, or swapping weapons) there are other games (WASD) where it's not as useful for steerage. It can do dual-key commands, but sadly it does not do macros. It's a niche product and takes a little bit of a learning curve to train yourself to use it. It's a very sturdy product that uses Cherry keys and will likely outlive me, but I do not use it in all situations.
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For all you mac people here, i suggest downloading ControllerMate, which i was able to configure to support most of the special keys (sometimes with my own scripts rather than the intended purpose). Its not free, but its worth it to have this sexy keyboard work properly with my mac
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The two buttons on the side are only programmable within a game, if the game software has the capability. Otherwise, they are Forward and Back function in all office software.
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Yes, all the buttons are programmable. I also have a problem clicking the left mouse button. I use autohotkeys software to set the CapsLock key as the left mouse button so I can click it with my left hand. Hope this helps.
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Very much so, these things can be everything from being decked out with keys of certain sizes and pressure limits on those keys to trigger action. Sometimes it's just little stuff, like back-lighting, or custom-binding keys. Could be any, or all, or even something unmentioned, but yes there is a difference between gaming keyboards and standard stock keyboards.
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It depends. Some games can be programed to the keypad in such a way you do not need the keyboard. Others it is much more difficult. I play a lot of RPG games that I find work better using both.
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Also, if anyone knows which "keyboards" you can use on this, i.e. can you get German characters, or those from any other language for that matter?? Or is there something available for download? Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
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I'm not sure as I don't use those "non function" keys. Keep in mind, to use the traditional function key you have to hold the activate function key at the bottom left corner. If you don't, you can be in the middle of a game, for example, and suddenly activate a media player. It's mapped in reverse to the traditional keyboard. I'll try to test it tonight.
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YES! you can record all kinds of macros, as well as special function operations like copy paste, back, forward, and many others with the Corsair software. You can even control the timing of macros as well as make the action repeat (cheaty for FPS)