How easy is it to switch profiles? (And how quickly?) I sometimes have to switch strategies quickly, meaning a whole new set of macros. Thanks!
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Not nearly as easy as it should be. It requires opening up the mouse software and doing it that way. There should be a switch to autochange, sadly there is not.
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as long as it takes your PC to open the program and how fast you can click 2 places, its 3 clicks open, select profile, apply. so like 3 seconds
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I have my switch accounts on my 10 key (side key) so I click it and it changes quickly.
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The scroll wheel light cannot change colors, outside of the 5 given profiles. The only colors for the scroll wheel are yellow, green, blue, red, and purple. The only fully customizable parts are the logo and side number bar. Please add the customizable feature UtechSmart.
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There is a quick button on the bottom of the mouse is cycles through the profiles in order. You can assign a color to each profile so you can easily see which one your on. You do have to pick it up to do it but I think you can also assign a button on the top of the mouse to switch profiles.
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Yes, you can even do macros.BE WARNED, the mousewheel on these die incredibly fast!I've had mine replaced once already, and the replacement mousewheel died again in just 4 months of moderate use.
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Press and hold the "Profile 1" button and the desired "M" key. Release both; the little MR light on the right side of the keyboard will start blinking red (it's recording). Press all your inputs. When you are done, press the "Profile 1" button again to stop recording. The MR light will blink rapidly to indicate it saved your inputs. Should be all set. Press the M1 key (or whatever you used) to trigger your macro.
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Yes, you can map shortcut keys to specific buttons and have multiple programs setup with different profiles. Works really well for any repetitive processes.
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You can be as simple or as complex as you want with this. Depends on your needs. I was able to program macros to manage multi part tasks.
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I've been fiddling w/ mine..trying to find that settings screen(I know I encountered that screen when I first got this gadget)can't locate it at the moment(but I know it's there somewhere)look for the settings screen(I believe that's the screen where you choose the color you want full-time)
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People change phone numbers (sometimes frequently) and move, do you really want to get a new ID tag every time you change a phone number or move? How easy is it to just change the information in an online database instead of run out to get a new tag made? BAM problem solved, now take your grumbly a** home.
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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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I got better macro results with Auto Mode.Press the round plastic thumb ring at the 9:00 O'clock position and you will see a choice for Macro Mode, but this choice isn't available in Auto or Easy Modes.
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The macros are not fully compatible with every program,So i do not know. Also keep in mind that its a gaming keyboard so its made mainly for gamers. I dont think the macros display on the LED screen on the keyboard, but they do have a separate program that lets you see all your macros that you program. Honestly though, this keyboard isn't as fantastic as it sounds, the youtube app doesn't even let you browse for certain videos :/
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It's not too difficult to switch. Keep the Kinesis where you will use it most though. There is a little adjustment going each way.
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There is a macro setting(alongside the indoor, sunset, portrait etc. settings) and also you can switch to macro on the auto setting.
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With the new software it looks like it saves it on your computer BUT it tries to get it from the cloud. The result is that (at least for me) it just kept forgetting which profile to use. In some cases I had to reboot to get it to select my new profile. the thumb has the dpad plus an extra button.
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I just purchased this item and haven't used it yet, but the idea that i might be able to use it outside of gaming validated purchasing it. So to answer your question, IDK, but I was going to try setting up some macros for use in Photoshop or similar apps with stuff like shift+alt+G or whatever.
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Yes, you have to download synapse. But there you can make every button a macro if you want
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I believe there are two settings. One setting scrolls through the phases. The other lets you pick one phase and stick with it.
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Yes you can reprogram the buttons to certain options listed in the software, but the Storm tactic button (thumb button on the side) you can't change it for another function; however, Storm Tactics button allows you to set combinations built to offer 32 extra button outputs for macros, scripts, rapidfire which is useful for mmo games. There is a profile switcher button underneath the scroll wheel as well.