RE: [UACCESS-L] click keyboard

["John Goldthwaite" <john.goldthwaite@arch.gatech.edu>]

You can use any one of several "macro" utilities to redefine key functions and map mouse functions to keys.

Macro & Windows Automation Software http://www.pitrinec.com/
 Advanced and easy to use macro creation tools featuring visual macro builder, macro debugger and many macro triggering options: hot-keys, text shortcuts, mouse events, application specific toolbars, time scheduling and more. Create macros working in all Windows applications. Automate your daily repetitive tasks, save time and eliminate mistakes.

 

http://www.macros.com/
With Macro Express, you can record, edit and play back mouse and keyboard macros.  

 

Freeware programs are available from sources like www.tucows.com:

1st Quicklaunch Light 1.0 - free

 create keyboard shortcuts with this program to avoid the mouse.

 

AIM Keys 3.01.1030 - Shareware
This will record both keyboard and mouse activity to auto-run as a macro later.
  
AutoMate 5.0.4.1 --Shareware

This program lets you automate repetitive tasks in Windows.
  
Automize5 5.1   --Shareware
Schedule and automate tasks with ease.
 
ClipCache Plus 2.9   -Shareware
  A powerful clipboard extender, text editor with instant text cleanup, and keyboard macro utility all rolled into one.

 

 

More limited utilities for just mapping mouse functions:

MouseTool 3.1
Clicks the mouse for you, eliminating wrist strain and pain caused by using a mouse. Designed by a programmer with tendonitis for people with wrist pain. MouseTool works with any mouse in any application. Registration ($19.95). See http://www.mousetool.com/

 

John Goldthwaite, Senior Research Scientist
Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access, Georgia Tech
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866 948-8282 (toll free voice/TTY)
john.goldthwaite@arch.gatech.edu

 

 -----Original Message-----  
From: uaccess-l-admin@trace.wisc.edu [mailto:uaccess-l-admin@trace.wisc.edu]On Behalf Of Sharon and Robert
Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 12:33 AM
To: uaccess-l@trace.wisc.edu
Subject: [UACCESS-L] click keyboard

Hello,

 

I wanted to replace the right click of the mouse for a key equivalent on the left side of the keyboard, any ideas.

 

Thank you,

Sharon