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sivart321 · 05-30-2007, 08:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by htsource

Hi,

I know there's been some talk in the past to utilize Powermate:

http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/powermate/

I actually got one used and I really like it. I'm using it mainly for music navigation while the full screen is occupied by iGuidance embedded in Centrefuse.

I don't think it's possible but it's probably worth asking. Would it be possible to set different settings when it's in different window? For example, if I'm on iGuidance, I can set the buttons differently than say, if I'm in the music library screen?

Thanks.

Ive got one and use it only in its global mode. I have volume, press for mute, long press is right click, press and scroll is up arrow/scroll and down arrow/scroll.

While you can set it to perform different functions in different programs, the program needs to be the frontmost app. With CF, I am not sure if the powermate will be able to see the other apps inside of CF itself, as CF will most likely be the active app at all times.

For me, I really wouldnt want it any other way than I have it. Clicking up and down to adjust the volume isn't for me... I always fiddle with the volume level and need the dedicated knob to keep me happy. :-)

05-30-2007, 08:59 PM	#2
sivart321 Variable Bitrate Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pomona, CA Posts: 445	Quote: Originally Posted by htsource Hi, I know there's been some talk in the past to utilize Powermate: http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/powermate/ I actually got one used and I really like it. I'm using it mainly for music navigation while the full screen is occupied by iGuidance embedded in Centrefuse. I don't think it's possible but it's probably worth asking. Would it be possible to set different settings when it's in different window? For example, if I'm on iGuidance, I can set the buttons differently than say, if I'm in the music library screen? Thanks. Ive got one and use it only in its global mode. I have volume, press for mute, long press is right click, press and scroll is up arrow/scroll and down arrow/scroll. While you can set it to perform different functions in different programs, the program needs to be the frontmost app. With CF, I am not sure if the powermate will be able to see the other apps inside of CF itself, as CF will most likely be the active app at all times. For me, I really wouldnt want it any other way than I have it. Clicking up and down to adjust the volume isn't for me... I always fiddle with the volume level and need the dedicated knob to keep me happy. :-)