![]() ![]() As soon as you let go of the key, the layer is deactivated. MO(layer) - momentarily activates the layer."layer" represents the layer you want, ex 0, 1, 2. Under the Layers section, you'll see a bunch of abbreviations for each layer function. Layer 0 could have all your media controls, layer 1 could have macros, and layer 2 could have something else! Using Layers allows you to expand the functionality of your device to a new layer.pun intended! Each layer can have different actions configured. If your device supports backlighting (Macropad1x5), you can add the keys from the Backlight section to control it: Notice the use of delays to ensure each action is registered on a slower computer.) (Open windows menu, type visual studio code, and launch the program. Then go to the " Keymap" tab and under " macro" you can select the macro you just made to activate with a button Save the macro and assign it to a button.It's not the most reliable but it a great place to start. Record macro: Lets you record the macro directly from your keyboard.Tap Enter: Lots of macros end with an "Enter" key so this button makes it easier to add that.select from different options - hold, tap, release, and delay. Configure it to do exactly what you want. Add action: Manually adds an action to the list.Use the first 3 buttons to create and add actions. In the bottom right corner, you can " add and action", " Tap Enter" (which is a shortcut for a commonly used action), " Record Macro", " Save" and " Revert". In this case, I've selected M0 because it's the first macro I'm making but any will work. Switch to the Macro Tab and select a Macro (M0 through M15).Use one button to push a sequence of buttons (macro) or use one button to press multiple buttons at the same time (hotkey). Macros and Hotkeys are the bread and butter of macropads. In this case, I want the button to " Copy" so I selected the " App, Media, and Mouse" and then I selected the " Copy" button. The button immediately updates too! Use the tabs to find Media keys, backlighting, and layer toggling. You can select from a full range of actions. Select the button you'd like in the list of buttons shown below.In this case, I want to change "Media Play" to something else so I've selected it. Select the button you would like to change in the layout above.Let's make some simple changes to the function of a button. Here is a basic diagram of the program and some terminology. The extra keys will simply not work if they are not physically present. Note: For the Pikatea Macropad GB3, 7 keys will be shown regardless if you have a 3-key, 5-key, or 7-key configuration. Make sure the device you want is selected and the layout matches. If you have multiple devices, you can cycle them with the drop down at the top. The program will automatically detect all VIAL compatible devices connected. Make sure your device is connected, and click " refresh". Download and install the latest version (Currently Beta 0.3).Īfter VIAL is installed, open the program. ![]() To get started, download VIAL from the official website here. VIAL is used for the Pikatea Macropad GB2, Pikatea Macropad GB3, and Macropad1x5. VIAL is an open source keyboard firmware configurator. Please access the most latest and updated guides here.
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