The Vpedal Hotkey + Mouse Click Application

Version 3

Features:

This is a recently developed version ( May 2005 ) with the enhancement of not only being able to send keystrokes to any windows application that uses Hot keys but also being able to be an alternate method to send mouse clicks to your computer - hopefully useful for people who are effected by Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Disclaimer:

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

It has been tested on win xp & vista , but we specifically disclaim any liability and we do not promise to have any particular enhancements available on any specific date.

Instructions:

Inside "vp_hotkey_setup3.zip" there is an installer program which will guide you thru the installation process.

The program once installed and started, is available on the right hand side of your task bar ( its icon is the pen on paper icon shown below)

 

How to Video ( HotKey Assignment only - High Quality - Flash)

approx 3mins / 9meg in size

How to Video ( HotKey Assignment only - Lower Quality - WMV)

approx 3mins / 2meg in size

 

You right click on your mouse when your mouse arrow head is above the pen on paper icon that will open the settings window of the application

The Hot Key ( Left Hand Side )

In the example shown above the "Left Pedal" settings are the equivalent to pressing "Alt + V + N" keys, the Middle Pedal: is equivalent to pressing the "Ctrl + n" keys

It can also send extended characters which can be used in the left hand side of the HotKey Assignments. The Special Keys listing is opened by clicking on the Special Keys button.

To enter the "spacebar" setting into the hotkey application you just click with your mouse into one of the dialog boxes then just press the space bar (once ) > you should see the cursor move to the right one space BUT nothing will display.

The Mouse Click ( Right Hand Side )

by clicking on the drop down boxs on the Right Hand side of the application ( as per the image below ) you can assign the mouse click function you require

for example in the image below
The Left Pedal will now send a Mouse Button Left Double Click
The Center Pedal will now send a Mouse Button Left Click
The Right Pedal will now send a Mouse Button Right Click

and by continusly pressing down on the pedal after you have assigned the click you require the lasso function is available

Install Tips:

Only use the "Hotkey" function or the "Mouse Click" function when the programme is enabled. Having settings in both sides of the application could cause unexpected results when you are operating your pc.

USB vPedals: Please only have the Galy USB joystick installed on your PC ( like the image below ). Having more than one joystick device installed on your Pc can confuse the software causing the vPedal not to talk with the software.

Games Port vPedal:

Install the " 2 axis 4 button " option in the joystick controllers

Only have one joystick device installed ( like the image below )

This is freeware application was developed with the assistance of and with special thanks to

Simon Smith & Richard Rath