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Allow the Alt key to be remapped #219094 14/04/04 03:11 AM
Joined: May 2003 Location: Boise, ID. USA J jr_1 OP stranger
OP jr_1 stranger J Joined: May 2003 Location: Boise, ID. USA	Just wondering if the Alt key could be remapped to another key combination. I am working on some scripts that send the Alt key to the active game window and if I can remap it to a shift-key that would be great.

Re: Allow the Alt key to be remapped #219095 14/04/04 11:39 AM
Joined: Mar 2003 A AlrikFassbauer veteran
AlrikFassbauer veteran A Joined: Mar 2003	Well, the thing I fear / forsee is the following : People want to remap the ALT key, thus making it free for other use. Since it's free, it can be used for ALT TAB . Next step : Complaints reach the Forum for ALT TAB not working correctly ... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/silly.gif" alt="" /> When you find a big kettle of crazy, it's best not to stir it. --Dilbert cartoon "Interplay.some zombiefied unlife thing going on there" - skavenhorde at RPGWatch

Re: Allow the Alt key to be remapped #219096 14/04/04 04:54 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Rana_Loreus journeyman
Rana_Loreus journeyman Joined: Mar 2003	Quote Well, the thing I fear / forsee is the following : People want to remap the ALT key, thus making it free for other use. Since it's free, it can be used for ALT TAB . Next step : Complaints reach the Forum for ALT TAB not working correctly ... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/silly.gif" alt="" /> And the next thing you know which happens is people trying a CRTL ALT DELETE combo and compains why their game crashes when that happens... Oh Lorvidale, never shall the sun shines on thee again...

Re: Allow the Alt key to be remapped #219097 14/04/04 08:46 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 A AlrikFassbauer veteran
AlrikFassbauer veteran A Joined: Mar 2003	ROTFL ! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ROFL.gif" alt="" /> When you find a big kettle of crazy, it's best not to stir it. --Dilbert cartoon "Interplay.some zombiefied unlife thing going on there" - skavenhorde at RPGWatch

Re: Allow the Alt key to be remapped #219098 16/04/04 11:50 AM
Joined: Mar 2003 Hunter member
Hunter member Joined: Mar 2003	I would like to remap the RESET button of my PC...it would be cool to use this button to switch from hero to deathknight no?

Re: Allow the Alt key to be remapped #219099 16/04/04 02:32 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Kejero old hand
Kejero old hand Joined: Mar 2003	Isn't that what the Turbo button is for...? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/silly.gif" alt="" /> Mr Kej, Second Member of the Guild of Off-Topic Posters * Visit Aviorn's Inn, my Divine Divinity fansite *

Re: Allow the Alt key to be remapped #219100 16/04/04 02:34 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Location: Omicron Persei 8 Morbo veteran
Morbo veteran Joined: Aug 2003 Location: Omicron Persei 8	Quote Isn't that what the Turbo button is for...? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/silly.gif" alt="" /> OMG flashback memories of the turbo button. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" /> Not in the mood for cheese? That excuse has more holes than a slice this fine Gorgombert!

Re: Allow the Alt key to be remapped #219101 16/04/04 02:55 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Location: Belgium Tovi addict
Tovi addict Joined: Mar 2003 Location: Belgium	Good old turbo button indeed. I remember you could simply switch off turbo mode and you'd be able to play all games in bullet time. Talk about cheating :P Tovi May Raan refresh you!

Re: Allow the Alt key to be remapped #219102 16/04/04 08:39 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	You're right, people want to remap the ALT key, because since it's free, it can be used for ALT TAB

Re: Allow the Alt key to be remapped #219103 16/04/04 10:00 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 A AlrikFassbauer veteran
AlrikFassbauer veteran A Joined: Mar 2003	It's free ? A present fom the Computer Industry ? "To everyone interested in Computers ! : The Computer Industry has decided to give each customer who purchases a computer a key for free ! It's the ALT Key ! May you use your present wisely !" <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/delight.gif" alt="" /> When you find a big kettle of crazy, it's best not to stir it. --Dilbert cartoon "Interplay.some zombiefied unlife thing going on there" - skavenhorde at RPGWatch

Re: Allow the Alt key to be remapped #219104 17/04/04 09:37 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Location: My Corner of Divinity GoldyLocks veteran
GoldyLocks veteran Joined: Mar 2003 Location: My Corner of Divinity	LOL

Re: Allow the Alt key to be remapped #219105 18/04/04 05:51 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Vale of Lost Voices MeaCulpa veteran
MeaCulpa veteran Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Vale of Lost Voices	Quote It's free ? A present fom the Computer Industry ? "To everyone interested in Computers ! : The Computer Industry has decided to give each customer who purchases a computer a key for free ! It's the ALT Key ! May you use your present wisely !" <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/delight.gif" alt="" /> Man I just wish they give me an "AnyKey" I am always looking for that sucker <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" /> Mea Culpa's Demesne Note; artwork for Avatar courtesy of NWN and CEP Old Elven Saying: "Never say Never if you're gonna live forever!!!" "I didn't do it, it wasn't my fault"

Re: Allow the Alt key to be remapped #219106 19/04/04 03:58 AM
Joined: May 2003 Location: Seattle LewsTherinKinslayer13 veteran
LewsTherinKinslayer13 veteran Joined: May 2003 Location: Seattle	Turbo button? lol, I was being told a story about that yesturday! har har har Today I got pissed at my windows key while playing divinity, so I no longer have a WINDOWS key on my left hand side anymore <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/devil.gif" alt="" />

Re: Allow the Alt key to be remapped #219107 19/04/04 09:32 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Location: My Corner of Divinity GoldyLocks veteran
GoldyLocks veteran Joined: Mar 2003 Location: My Corner of Divinity	Don't you just hate it when you suddenly get that pop up. I died a couple of times in DD because of that from trying to get it to go away before I figured out what button it was.

Re: Allow the Alt key to be remapped #219108 20/04/04 12:25 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 A AlrikFassbauer veteran
AlrikFassbauer veteran A Joined: Mar 2003	I've heard of a german company actually producing the "Anikey" as a (kind of) joke ! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/delight.gif" alt="" /> When you find a big kettle of crazy, it's best not to stir it. --Dilbert cartoon "Interplay.some zombiefied unlife thing going on there" - skavenhorde at RPGWatch

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