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by Isthatablackgsd 943 days ago
Would it help with scripting macro software such as AutoHotKey? I imagine it wouldn't pick up some inputs due to proprietary driver.

It have the same issue for my Logitech G600 that it can't pick up some inputs. I set up the macros in LGHUB with keystrokes (multiple modifiers with keys) and use AHK to grab those and expands the capabilities of my G600 than what LGHUB offers.
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two_handfuls 942 days ago
Exactly, the inputs aren’t exposed as extra axes so those tools don’t see them.
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Isthatablackgsd 942 days ago
Could it help if the driver have those axes assigned to a different key to allow AHK to pick that up and AHK can change it as axes? I done that with my XP-PEN AC-19, I assigned the dial wheel to different keys in XP-PEN software and AutoHotInterception with AHK to pick that up. Then assigned it with wheelup/down depending on what active window I am on.
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two_handfuls 941 days ago
It does not expose it as a key either. You must link their proprietary driver (and sign some legal document) that then gives you an API you can use to read the position of the spaceball.
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Isthatablackgsd 941 days ago
Really? That sucks. I guess it would be better to get a custom keypad with rotary encoders that would expose itself.

I found it interesting how companies invest heavy in hardware and don't bother to improve the software side.

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