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by Terra Branford
20 Nov 2017, 20:31
Forum: Cannot find Xpadder!
Topic: XpadderError "Last message sent to this email address was returned"
Replies: 13
Views: 11740

Re: XpadderError "Last message sent to this email address was returned"

What format are you entering your email address, into the verification page? I know it's not entirely clear on the page how to enter your email, but it needs to be in a very specific format, or it attempts to send it to a non-existent email account, and bounces back via Mailer Daemon. If your email ...
by Terra Branford
20 Nov 2017, 20:23
Forum: Cannot find Xpadder!
Topic: xpadder will not download
Replies: 12
Views: 11607

Re: xpadder will not download

Not sure if you're still having issues, but I was able to get to the download page using my email account today, without a problem. Make sure you're entering the email correctly. For instance, if your email account is "fuzz517@gmail.com" you enter in "fuzz517" into the first entry form, and then "gm...
by Terra Branford
24 Jul 2015, 07:10
Forum: Xpadder not working in game
Topic: XPadder not working at all for Minecraft?
Replies: 1
Views: 3633

Re: XPadder not working at all for Minecraft?

I'm afraid that I have almost no information at all about this "Minecontroller" (despite the fact that I used to play Minecraft for a couple of years). The only information I have, was taken from the main page for Minecontroller (2.0): UNINSTALLATION Uninstall from your OS control panel. This applic...
by Terra Branford
16 Dec 2014, 06:25
Forum: Other questions
Topic: How do you Update Xpadder?
Replies: 1
Views: 3094

Re: How do you Update Xpadder?

All you have to do is go to the download sub-forum: http://xpadder.com/forum4/viewforum.php?f=29 Just download the latest version of Xpadder, and then run it. Your profiles from previous versions of Xpadder should work in later versions (but not vise versa, without having to edit the controller prof...
by Terra Branford
08 Aug 2013, 23:44
Forum: Other questions
Topic: New Download
Replies: 1
Views: 3399

Re: New Download

Downloaded xpadder last night for my son. I have it in My Documents but it says I need to pick a program to open it but, which one? We have Windows 7 if that's at all helpful. You shouldn't be getting a prompt to select a program to open Xpadder with, in any version of Windows (for the record, I us...
by Terra Branford
28 Jul 2013, 10:55
Forum: Xpadder is reported as a virus or unsafe
Topic: new download - scan shows - TROJ_GEN.F47V0724
Replies: 2
Views: 5705

Re: new download - scan shows - TROJ_GEN.F47V0724

Wow... that's distressing. Normally Clam AV panics, and warns about "PUA.Win32.Packer.Exe-2", which is just to warn that Xpadder is using a Runtime Packer to cut down on file size, by using it's own "built-in" unpacking utility, when it's executed. Seeing a warning about a Trojan, however... that is...
by Terra Branford
19 Jul 2013, 04:47
Forum: User Reviews
Topic: If you want to have absolute control over your controller, buy Xpadder.
Replies: 0
Views: 3759

If you want to have absolute control over your controller, buy Xpadder.

Simply put, I've been using Xpadder since the old days, and have tried other "keyboard and mouse mapper" tools (Pinnacle, JoyToKey, and a handful of others, before Xpadder really "officially existed"), and Xpadder has been the only mapper that has given me absolute control over my desktop environmen...
by Terra Branford
12 Apr 2013, 23:00
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Using Xbox 360 controller with Chatpad!
Replies: 4
Views: 5321

Re: Using Xbox 360 controller with Chatpad!

Ahh that sucks, I assumed it would respond to the buttons pressed on the chat pad aswell.. Nevermind! I did a little bit of searching... and this is the original topic discussing it: http://xpadder.com/forum4/viewtopic.php?f=131&t=2210&view=unread#unread Unfortunately, unless I'm reading it incorre...
by Terra Branford
12 Apr 2013, 05:31
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Using Xbox 360 controller with Chatpad!
Replies: 4
Views: 5321

Re: Using Xbox 360 controller with Chatpad!

Hey im playing SWTOR and was wondering if I purchase the official xbox chatpad, will the xpadder recognize it and will I be able to set it like a regular kepyboard? thanks I'm afraid not. There is a fan-made "tool" out there, that's supposed to let you use it... but it only works on the Wired 360 c...
by Terra Branford
10 Apr 2013, 08:18
Forum: Cannot start Xpadder
Topic: HELP!!!
Replies: 1
Views: 3526

Re: HELP!!!

After starting xpadder all that comes up is a small blue box and in the left corner is a magnifying glass searching. in the right corner SETTINGS and HELP...program does nothing. Are you making sure to have a controller connected, while running Xpadder? If not... that's the problem. If you ~do~ hav...
by Terra Branford
04 Mar 2013, 23:18
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Do you use the tray icon?
Replies: 18
Views: 15749

Re: Do you use the tray icon?

My Xpadder versions are always stored at: "C:/Xpadder/Version x.xx/", so I always know not only ~where~ it is, but which version I'm running. I still like to use 5.3 for scripting, because Jonathan hasn't fixed the "glitch" where setting a lengthy sequence as a "turbo function" and then setting it t...
by Terra Branford
01 Mar 2013, 14:30
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Do you use the tray icon?
Replies: 18
Views: 15749

Re: Do you use the tray icon?

Primal Fear wrote:Found another good reason why I need to have Xpadder in the notification area. When I use Alt-Tab I don't want to see Xpadder there. :lol:
That's another good point.
by Terra Branford
28 Feb 2013, 12:18
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Do you use the tray icon?
Replies: 18
Views: 15749

Re: Do you use the tray icon?

I've always used the Tray Icon, from the first day I started using Xpadder, up to this morning. I do NOT like having excess junk sitting on my Task Bar (I always opt to have any programs that have "Minimize to Task Bar" and "Minimize to Task Tray" set to minimize the icon to the Task Tray). I like a...
by Terra Branford
17 Feb 2013, 03:27
Forum: Cannot start Xpadder
Topic: It's opened somewhere else - close it there first
Replies: 2
Views: 4069

Re: Tutorial: How to install and start Xpadder

i downloaded it and opened it for the first time and got those questions, but after i closed it to get some controller images, i cant open right again. it says that "its opend somwhere else. close it there first", but i cant find it or close it. I tried downloading and saving it again but that didn...
by Terra Branford
16 Dec 2012, 22:19
Forum: User Reviews
Topic: Bless You Jonathan Firth
Replies: 1
Views: 4382

Re: Bless You Jonathan Firth

Just wait until you get into using "Hold Times" and "Distance Zones"... and "Sets". You'll find your mind blown with just how amazing Xpadder really is.
by Terra Branford
17 Nov 2012, 00:19
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Xpadder Crashing Minecraft! Please Help!
Replies: 3
Views: 4398

Re: Xpadder Crashing Minecraft! Please Help!

That... is really weird. I honestly have never seen Minecraft crash because of Xpadder being used (I've been playing Minecraft for months, using an overly complex profile and more mods than I likely should be). I'm using version 1.4.2 Full Release of Minecraft, and the last updated version of Xpadde...
by Terra Branford
19 Sep 2012, 07:14
Forum: Other questions
Topic: "Abc" Button
Replies: 1
Views: 3568

Re: "Abc" Button

The "Abc" button toggles between the actual content of the button, or the label you can give it. If you click a button, you'll notice a small text field in the middle that also has an "Abc" button next to it. Enter the "name" of the button you want in that field, and when you click the "Abc" button ...
by Terra Branford
21 Jan 2012, 12:46
Forum: Other questions
Topic: problems opening program
Replies: 4
Views: 5561

Re: problems opening program

There are two simple ways to shutdown Xpadder. 1) Look in your System Tray (the bottom left seqment of your Windows Toolbar, where the clock is located) for the happy faced Xpadder icon. If you don't see it off to the left of the clock, check to see if you've got "hidden icons" (just click the littl...
by Terra Branford
12 Dec 2011, 13:33
Forum: Xpadder not working in game
Topic: cant get xpadder to respnd when some games are open
Replies: 3
Views: 4735

Re: cant get xpadder to respnd when some games are open

I think all you'll need to do, is set up Xpadder to run in Administrator mode. This sounds like the usual: "What the?! It was working, now it's not?!" problem that is associated with Win 7 and Vista. First, make sure you fully exit Xpadder. Either Right-click the icon in your System Tray (near the c...
by Terra Branford
16 Apr 2011, 11:18
Forum: Multiplayer/multi-controller problems
Topic: 2 Wii CCPro's with mayflash adapter strange issue
Replies: 8
Views: 7781

Re: 2 Wii CCPro's with mayflash adapter strange issue

This is normal. It's even more annoying if you have a PS2 Dualshock controller, and a PS2 DVD Remote connected through a USB adapter like I did. That was a pain. Sadly, you can't have both images and layouts individually... at least, not yet you can't.
by Terra Branford
18 Feb 2011, 10:42
Forum: Xpadder not working in game
Topic: Everything works in Xpadder but stick stops working in game (N64 controler)
Replies: 1
Views: 3526

Re: Everything works in Xpadder but stick stops working in game (N64 controler)

Unless PJ64 has changed in the last five years since I used it (it was still in development hell, regarding actually changing over to the 1.7 version), you should be able to use your controller natively. Though, you should be able to use Xpadder without a problem (in fact, it was because of PJ64, th...
by Terra Branford
01 Feb 2011, 21:11
Forum: Pro Designers
Topic: Xbox (A_Mirror_Darkly series)
Replies: 12
Views: 15232

Re: Xbox (A_Mirror_Darkly series)

The wide buttons are the triggers, and the smaller ones are the LB/RB buttons. There is the most faint of lines showing where each button "comes from" as far as the controller.
by Terra Branford
30 Dec 2010, 22:26
Forum: More questions
Topic: xbox 360 controller for windows recognize right and left analog stick clicks?
Replies: 1
Views: 4567

Re: xbox 360 controller for windows recognize right and left analog stick clicks?

Yes. The "L3" and "R3" (Analog buttons) are indeed recognized as buttons. As long as Windows can recognize a button on your controller, Xpadder will, as well. The only exception (with the 360 controller) will be the "Guide Button", as Windows locks this button away to give battery status. It's the o...
by Terra Branford
30 Dec 2010, 07:56
Forum: Other questions
Topic: cannot load xpadder. get error message
Replies: 8
Views: 8235

Re: cannot load xpadder. get error message

Whoa... how the heck is it that you ended up with such an ancient version?! How in the multiverse did that happen? Either way, at least now you have the correct version...
by Terra Branford
29 Dec 2010, 00:49
Forum: Other questions
Topic: cannot load xpadder. get error message
Replies: 8
Views: 8235

Re: cannot load xpadder. get error message

That... is weird. I've not heard of this happening before. We'll need to know just a bit more about which version of Xpadder you're using, that's causing the error. Are you using the most recent download (found here: http://xpadder.com/forum4/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=2152 ), or an older version? And whe...
by Terra Branford
28 Dec 2010, 08:29
Forum: Other questions
Topic: cannot load xpadder. get error message
Replies: 8
Views: 8235

Re: cannot load xpadder. get error message

I don't think you can run Xpadder while it's still archived. You will need to extract it to an actual folder location in your computer, since it generates an .ini file for configuration details.
by Terra Branford
26 Dec 2010, 11:46
Forum: Sets
Topic: Minimizing Defaults to Controller Set 1
Replies: 3
Views: 4850

Re: Minimizing Defaults to Controller Set 1

No problem. Glad to be able to help.
by Terra Branford
14 Dec 2010, 08:45
Forum: Sets
Topic: Minimizing Defaults to Controller Set 1
Replies: 3
Views: 4850

Re: Minimizing Defaults to Controller Set 1

Go into the Settings menu, and uncheck "Return to set 1 after minimize/restore" in the Window section.
by Terra Branford
24 Nov 2010, 17:43
Forum: How do I do this assignment? Mouse actions
Topic: W7 64 mouse movements stop while certain system windows are open
Replies: 15
Views: 12814

Re: W7 64 mouse movements stop while certain system windows are open

In regards to your problem, I have this same "issue" with any system windows, and even with my antivirus' menu windows. I believe this is to prevent hackers from being able to remotely control your mouse or keyboard, though third-party tools and applets. So you're not the only one that has this happ...
by Terra Branford
24 Nov 2010, 08:00
Forum: Cannot find controller
Topic: Xbox 360 controller that has a chatpad
Replies: 43
Views: 40423

Re: Xbox 360 controller that has a chatpad

Glad I didn't toss my two chat pads, then. I've had them for ages, and stopped using them in favour of using my wireless keyboard on LIVE.
by Terra Branford
21 Nov 2010, 22:38
Forum: More questions
Topic: Does xpadder support Sony Playstation 3 Bluetooth Keyboard
Replies: 1
Views: 4365

Re: Does xpadder support Sony Playstation 3 Bluetooth Keyboard

Xpadder will support any controller and gamepad device that is supported by Windows. I don't know of the workarounds to get the PS3 controller working (some claim it works great, others have had limited issues... and a few have stated they just can't make it work), so I'm not sure how well the PS3 K...
by Terra Branford
31 Oct 2010, 03:42
Forum: How do I do this combo/sequence?
Topic: Reset a sequence??
Replies: 2
Views: 3956

Re: Reset a sequence??

The only way I've been able to do it, is by creating an alternet set, and having the "Select Set 2 while held" button also set to "Cycle Stop" as the only command. I made a lot of "chained sequences" with Xpadder in the past, and this seems to work (for me at least).
by Terra Branford
28 Oct 2010, 07:30
Forum: How do I do this combo/sequence?
Topic: Ctrl + Alt + Del?
Replies: 3
Views: 4401

Re: Ctrl + Alt + Del?

I don't know why "Ctrl+Alt+Del" doesn't work with Xpadder... I think it has something to do with Windows' self-preservation tools, and not allowing anything outside of a real controller to use these types of key sequences. You can try "Ctrl+Shift+Esc" in Xpadder (it has the same effect)... that ~sho...
by Terra Branford
20 Oct 2010, 00:17
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Cursor speed changing randomly
Replies: 99
Views: 57509

Re: [DISCUSSING] Start Up with Windows mouse speed issue

I honestly don't think that's the case... I'm using Windows 7 (Starter Edition) on an HP Mini Netbook, and Xpadder hasn't made my mouse cursor suddenly speed up rapidly... and Starter Edition is the most basic version you can get. I really don't know what's causing the problem. Also: I think this th...
by Terra Branford
19 Oct 2010, 12:44
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Cursor speed changing randomly
Replies: 99
Views: 57509

Re: [DISCUSSING] Start Up with Windows mouse speed issue

Hmmmm... I honestly don't know what could be causing it then... sorry I can't be of any help here.
by Terra Branford
19 Oct 2010, 12:43
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Cursor speed changing randomly
Replies: 99
Views: 57509

Re: [DISCUSSING] Cursor speed changing randomly

It's possibly linked to him being on a laptop, using a touchpad... might be a driver conflict (I've replied to his other thread regarding that). I don't know whether that would be part of the cause...
by Terra Branford
19 Oct 2010, 05:33
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Cursor speed changing randomly
Replies: 99
Views: 57509

Re: [DISCUSSING] Start Up with Windows mouse speed issue

Hmmm... so this is a laptop. Okay... that's one interesting bit of information there. Seems your specs are just fine, but I'm wondering if it's possible that Xpadder is sending a bit of erratic jibberish to your touchpad drivers, while it's emulating a mouse of it's own. Do you have a wired or a wir...
by Terra Branford
18 Oct 2010, 21:36
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Cursor speed changing randomly
Replies: 99
Views: 57509

Re: [DISCUSSING] Start Up with Windows mouse speed issue

I'm curious about your computer's specs. What is your Operating System? Are you using the latest Service Pack for your OS (assuming XP, Vista, or Win7)? What is the speed (and type) of your CPU? How much RAM are you using? If you don't know how to find out those details, you can go to the Start Menu...
by Terra Branford
24 Sep 2010, 05:05
Forum: Multiplayer/multi-controller problems
Topic: xBOX-360 Controllers - Multiple controllers on different computers in the same room?
Replies: 9
Views: 8277

Re: xBOX-360 Controllers - Multiple controllers on different computers in the same room?

As somebody who has four wireless Xbox 360 controllers, two assigned to two seperate PCs, one assigned to a laptop, and the other on my actual Xbox 360, I can tell you that while the controllers ~will~ "fall asleep" (usually after five minutes of inactivity), I've never had a controller jump receive...
by Terra Branford
11 Sep 2010, 01:33
Forum: More questions
Topic: trigger release/hold
Replies: 1
Views: 3757

Re: trigger release/hold

You can do this with the latest versions of Xpadder. By using a "Distance Zone", when you have pulled the Left Trigger beyond 75% (or any other distance), it will send the keyboard keypress required to enter into "Zoom" mode, and after releasing the trigger beyond 25%, it will send the keyboard keyp...
by Terra Branford
10 Sep 2010, 12:13
Forum: More questions
Topic: two functions for one button.
Replies: 3
Views: 5247

Re: two functions for one button.

Not a problem. I was quite happy when this feature was added.
by Terra Branford
09 Sep 2010, 00:26
Forum: More questions
Topic: two functions for one button.
Replies: 3
Views: 5247

Re: two functions for one button.

The newest versions of Xpadder (retail) allow you to add a "hold time" to button, allowing you to do exactly what you want to do.
by Terra Branford
16 Aug 2010, 19:27
Forum: More questions
Topic: Setting up for Different Games??
Replies: 1
Views: 3666

Re: Setting up for Different Games??

With the latest version of Xpadder you can not only set up different profiles (this is what we call the saved controller configurations for your different games), but can use the "Auto Profile" to load up the profile you desire based on which window is in focus. So yes, both of the things you want t...
by Terra Branford
13 Aug 2010, 03:46
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Hold a button down different then tapping it?
Replies: 3
Views: 4126

Re: Hold a button down different then tapping it?

I've noticed... at least in the last version (haven't been bothered to test in previous versions) that you can't do actions such as "if held x amount of time, double-tap keypress y". For instance, I was playing a Streets of Rage clone, and couldn't set up "W/A/S/D while held for one second, WW/AA/SS...
by Terra Branford
05 Aug 2010, 00:14
Forum: Other questions
Topic: remote - do u know any pc remotes on the market that are detected as a gamepads?
Replies: 3
Views: 3855

Re: remote - do u know any pc remotes on the market that are detected as a gamepads?

I believe TBD2009 uses a PS2 remote with Xpadder. You believe correctly. However, I should point out (And this is very important) the adapter I'm using only accepts input from the Triangle, Square, Circle, X, Directional, L1-L3, R1-R3, Start, and Select Buttons. It does NOT read the numbered keys, ...
by Terra Branford
03 Aug 2010, 00:27
Forum: How do I do this assignment? Mouse actions
Topic: Xpadder and holding down right mouse click.
Replies: 7
Views: 8257

Re: Xpadder and holding down right mouse click.

Have you tried to just assign "Hold" to "Right-Click" on the Analog Stick's button? I'm used to having to depress the Analog Stick's button for Phantasy Star Universe, to enter look/FPS mode, so it seems rather natural a solution for your problem.
by Terra Branford
29 Jul 2010, 10:34
Forum: Multiplayer/multi-controller problems
Topic: Multiple identical controllers but different profiles
Replies: 14
Views: 13235

Re: Multiple identical controllers but different profiles

Holy spit... are you trying to get your pilot's license or something? That's an insane setup mate... I approve!
by Terra Branford
28 Jul 2010, 10:10
Forum: More questions
Topic: Can Triggers be mapped as digital buttons?
Replies: 12
Views: 15319

Re: Can Triggers be mapped as digital buttons?

I'm afraid that Xpadder only simulates keypresses and mouse actions... not any joypad buttons.
by Terra Branford
26 Jul 2010, 03:39
Forum: Other questions
Topic: two identical controllers
Replies: 11
Views: 10398

Re: two identical controllers

This is the same problem I have... only a different situation. I have two Playstation PSx to USB adapter in use... one handling a Wireless PS2 Katana controller, the other one handling a Wireless PS2 DVD Remote Control. I have a controller profile for each (one for the PS2 controller, one for the DV...
by Terra Branford
27 Jun 2010, 00:23
Forum: More questions
Topic: Buttons Combo and analog stick "zones"
Replies: 8
Views: 8754

Re: Buttons Combo and analog stick "zones"

No problem. Hopefully I didn't make it sound far harder than it really is.
by Terra Branford
26 Jun 2010, 06:26
Forum: More questions
Topic: Buttons Combo and analog stick "zones"
Replies: 8
Views: 8754

Re: Buttons Combo and analog stick "zones"

For the first part, the only way you can do this, is to use the "Set Selection" option. For instance, "Button 1" is set up as "X" and "Select Set 2 while Held" with no Keypress while in Set 2; and "Button 2" is set as "nothing" on Set 1, but becomes "Y" if you're holding Button 1. It sounds more com...
by Terra Branford
25 Jun 2010, 04:11
Forum: More questions
Topic: Can there be two keys on one button?
Replies: 7
Views: 7873

Re: Can there be two keys on one button?

Heh. It's all good. And if all he wanted to do was "D+W", then yes, Xpadder does indeed do this quite well. :P
by Terra Branford
24 Jun 2010, 23:14
Forum: More questions
Topic: Can there be two keys on one button?
Replies: 7
Views: 7873

Re: Can there be two keys on one button?

Obviously. I mentioned that, and as an after-thought, mentioned ~other~ interesting things that Xpadder can do, and after he asked how to do ~that~, I told him. :P
by Terra Branford
24 Jun 2010, 06:02
Forum: More questions
Topic: Can there be two keys on one button?
Replies: 7
Views: 7873

Re: Can there be two keys on one button?

1) In Xpadder, click on the button you want to assign your sequence; ie. "Button X will use A on standard press, and B on extended press". 2) When the Keyboard layout menu opens (after clicking on the Button you're working with), click "Advanced" (bottom right corner). 3) Set up the sequence first w...
by Terra Branford
23 Jun 2010, 03:45
Forum: More questions
Topic: Can Xpadder Perform This?!?
Replies: 3
Views: 5144

Re: Can Xpadder Perform This?!?

Xpadder supports "Hold Zones"... which should give you something similar to this... though you'd have to play around with it just a little bit (using the Release Zones along with Hold Zones). I think you can get it to go "Okay, X was held for a full second... now let's wait a second and a half, and ...
by Terra Branford
23 Jun 2010, 03:39
Forum: More questions
Topic: Can there be two keys on one button?
Replies: 7
Views: 7873

Re: Can there be two keys on one button?

Yes. You can assign two keys (or mouse actions) to one button on your joypad. There are a ton of things you can do with Xpadder, such as Hold assignments (ie. Hold Button X for five seconds and it gives you Keypress "6", but gives you Keypress "3" if you press it normally), Distance assignments (ie....
by Terra Branford
15 Jun 2010, 05:19
Forum: Other questions
Topic: XBox 360 Controller and POP - Sands of Time
Replies: 19
Views: 14325

Re: XBox 360 Controller and POP - Sands of Time

...we really need to turn that into an Xpadder smily. That would be epic win... even if it would be scary to see an Xpadder logo with arms.
by Terra Branford
15 Jun 2010, 05:16
Forum: Other questions
Topic: MadCatz Arcade Fight Stick
Replies: 1
Views: 2496

Re: MadCatz Arcade Fight Stick

We've had a similar problem crop up for another player, using a Hori Fightstick. Try disabling XInput in Xpadder, and it should fit it right up. While Xpadder is running, click the "Wrench" at the upper right, next to the "?" Help button. http://xpadder.com/helpimages/Main%20Window/controller_layout...
by Terra Branford
12 Jun 2010, 22:34
Forum: Other questions
Topic: afterglow ax1
Replies: 1
Views: 2689

Re: afterglow ax1

As long as Windows can find your controller, Xpadder will happily support it. Even if you plug in an NES Retro controller, or a Dreamcast controller.
by Terra Branford
12 Jun 2010, 04:57
Forum: Other questions
Topic: XBox 360 Controller and POP - Sands of Time
Replies: 19
Views: 14325

Re: XBox 360 Controller and POP - Sands of Time

I'm no expert with games (in fact, I don't game on PC at ~all~, ever)... but does Prince of Persia have a "Shift+w" to "run faster, up" kind of deal? If this is the case, you need to make your directions feature the "Distance Zones", and set it up so that a little forward, walks, and a lot forward r...
by Terra Branford
11 Jun 2010, 18:10
Forum: More questions
Topic: Hold Button = 1,2,3,4,5,6repeat
Replies: 1
Views: 3584

Re: Hold Button = 1,2,3,4,5,6repeat

Okay... I managed to pull this off... HOWEVER, it's not going to do "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 1, 2...." without the final number popping up (if you stop at "1", it'll do "1", if you stop at "4" it will display "4" as the last piece of the sequence. I'm sure there are ways to "alter" this. But, here's what ...
by Terra Branford
11 Jun 2010, 18:04
Forum: More questions
Topic: Double tap buttons
Replies: 11
Views: 9850

Re: Double tap buttons

That... is a good question. I have yet to try doing this myself... but theoretically, you might be able to do so. Maybe with a "Set select two-way" or something? I honestly don't know. Oo;;
by Terra Branford
10 Jun 2010, 21:05
Forum: User Reviews
Topic: A*
Replies: 1
Views: 3803

Re: A*

Thank you for your support! ^_^
by Terra Branford
10 Jun 2010, 03:44
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Making a button correspond to a certain key
Replies: 2
Views: 3062

Re: Making a button correspond to a certain key

What you need to do is first, make sure Xpadder sees your controller. Then, set up your controller (make a controller file), including all buttons, analog sticks, and the D-Pad and (if you have them) triggers. Then, start adding keyboard/mouse actions to your buttons. That's all there is to using Xp...
by Terra Branford
09 Jun 2010, 21:47
Forum: More questions
Topic: Xbox 360 Controller Deadzone
Replies: 5
Views: 7143

Re: Xbox 360 Controller Deadzone

I think your opinion on it is correct. As this was the only way I could get Photoshop 6 (my only copy, bought almost eight years ago) to work in Vista 64x. I had to copy over all the system and configuration files (I migrated the entire folder) to get it to work... and even still, it requires me to ...
by Terra Branford
09 Jun 2010, 21:39
Forum: More questions
Topic: Xbox 360 Controller Deadzone
Replies: 5
Views: 7143

Re: Xbox 360 Controller Deadzone

Wow... see, THAT is what has had me confused... that with the .ini file saved over to a flash drive, and loaded up in Vista/XP compatibility mode, 5.3 works... but not standard as a fresh "install" (hence my: "Wait... Xpadder 5.3 NEVER worked in Win7 correctly, if at all!" comment). At least (for no...
by Terra Branford
09 Jun 2010, 03:42
Forum: More questions
Topic: Xbox 360 Controller Deadzone
Replies: 5
Views: 7143

Re: Xbox 360 Controller Deadzone

Wow... I'm actually surprised that 5.3 even ~works~ in Win7... I mean, right now, we're at "Xpadder v2010.06.03", which is eight versions above that. Is that the free one? Either way... I'm not actually sure why your deadzones are acting this way... it could be a driver issue... or it could just be ...
by Terra Branford
06 Jun 2010, 06:41
Forum: Other questions
Topic: I didn't give up, and I was able to make it work
Replies: 10
Views: 8963

Re: I give up, can't make it work

Hmmm... I'm starting to wonder if there is some manner of controller support already present in "Prince of Persia - Sands of Time", which can be causing the sudden button issues. If it has support already, then chances are Xpadder is sending one set of control data to your game, and the controller i...
by Terra Branford
06 Jun 2010, 04:50
Forum: Other questions
Topic: I didn't give up, and I was able to make it work
Replies: 10
Views: 8963

Re: I give up, can't make it work

I have to ask the ~beyond~ obvious question here (sorry)... but does Xpadder work outside of your game? If so, then the game is causing the problem. But hopefully we can help you here. Some games automatically elevate the "privilages" to "Administrator", which prevents Xpadder from talking to it (be...
by Terra Branford
04 Jun 2010, 06:05
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Movement Speed in Splinter Cell
Replies: 2
Views: 4717

Re: Movement Speed in Splinter Cell

You should be able to do this with the last few Xpadder versions, using "Distance Zones". I just gave it a try (without the game, sadly, since I don't do PC games), and you can have the MouseWheel and W/A/S/D motions working at the same time... so you should be able to amp up your Wheel speed by hav...
by Terra Branford
02 Jun 2010, 09:58
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Question: PS1 controller compatible with Xpadder?
Replies: 3
Views: 3739

Re: Question: PS1 controller compatible with Xpadder?

Anytime. I had heard about the PSx adapter at Radioshack from a friend... and got lucky enough to snag two of them (last two they ended up selling, since it was discontinued for some reason) for ten bucks apiece. I'd have liked to get two more, but what can you do? It should work for you... I've not...
by Terra Branford
31 May 2010, 17:47
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Question: PS1 controller compatible with Xpadder?
Replies: 3
Views: 3739

Re: Question: PS1 controller compatible with Xpadder?

It should work. I'm using Radio Shack's ancient "PSx" (PS1/2) adapter, and it lets me use my PS1 (wired), PS2 Katana (Wireless), and PS2 DVD Remote... so you should have no problems at all. Just make sure that your adapter works with Window's Game Controllers, or it won't work in any games... or in ...
by Terra Branford
17 May 2010, 23:11
Forum: Other questions
Topic: open Taskmanager
Replies: 17
Views: 11149

Re: open Taskmanager

Try Ctrl+Right-Shift+Esc. This works with Xpadder's last build (v2010.05.03) and Windows Vista Ultimate Edition 64-Bit flawlessly.
by Terra Branford
12 May 2010, 10:48
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Analogue Stick to control movement speed
Replies: 5
Views: 5628

Re: Analogue Stick to control movement speed

Because I'm all spiffy shadow like. I slink around like Batman, helping out those who need it, without anyone ever knowing I've been here at all.

That, and I'm sneaky.
by Terra Branford
12 May 2010, 09:53
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Analogue Stick to control movement speed
Replies: 5
Views: 5628

Re: Analogue Stick to control movement speed

Actually, you can do this with the Distance Zone system added to the Advanced options. It's actually REALLY easy to do in Xpadder 2010.05.03 right now. 1) Set a "Walk up" key in your game (for this instance, we'll use "w"), this will be the default "Walking up" keyboard action. 2) Set a "Run up" key...
by Terra Branford
12 May 2010, 07:27
Forum: How do I do this assignment? Mouse actions
Topic: mouse moves with both sticks
Replies: 1
Views: 3352

Re: mouse moves with both sticks

Unless you somehow also have the mouse mapped to your left stick, it's possible that there is some in-game joypad support. This, of course, is assuming that it's only happening while you're running a game. If it's happening while you're just using Xpadder on the desktop, try creating a new profile, ...
by Terra Branford
09 May 2010, 21:09
Forum: More questions
Topic: compleat rundown
Replies: 3
Views: 5036

Re: compleat rundown

I've never used Pinnacle (I have used Joy2Key in the past, before I heard about Xpadder), but it's pretty simple to use Xpadder. Upon first starting Xpadder, you get a few choices right off the bat... where to store Xpadder, whether or not to associate files with Xpadder... etc. And after loading up...
by Terra Branford
24 Jan 2010, 03:55
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Using as a total PC remote?
Replies: 5
Views: 5251

Re: Using as a total PC remote?

That's right, I do. And what you're asking for is possible... just takes a bit of work. For starters, I suggest setting up a "Select Set 2, Two-way" button (I used the Back button on my 360 controller), so you have your "Cellphone keypad" on the analog stick (left stick). I used a "Press direction x...
by Terra Branford
22 Jan 2010, 10:38
Forum: More questions
Topic: a way to switch profile with a button press
Replies: 7
Views: 8091

Re: a way to switch profile with a button press

Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh! I never even thought about that! But it does work. Just Winkey+_ to open the profile you need. It's sloppy, it's messy, but it just might work!
by Terra Branford
22 Jan 2010, 10:36
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Can this be done?
Replies: 24
Views: 16122

Re: Can this be done?

Okay, THAT actually does work in Xpadder 5.7b7 without any hitches (though, upon closing without saving my profile, I got a range-check error which lead to the Xpadder window turning blank after clicking okay... odd.). So that seems to be the only real solution. Go with an outdated version, or with ...
by Terra Branford
22 Jan 2010, 03:33
Forum: More questions
Topic: a way to switch profile with a button press
Replies: 7
Views: 8091

Re: a way to switch profile with a button press

I think you might have a point... using the Run dialog might well minimize your game... unless you set up a "return to game and fullscreen" sequence on a button in the new profile. Though, it seems like that might be a lot of work to do...
by Terra Branford
22 Jan 2010, 03:24
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Issues with MadCatz TE Stick
Replies: 7
Views: 6879

Re: Issues with MadCatz TE Stick

I'm happy to hear that it worked!
by Terra Branford
22 Jan 2010, 03:17
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Can this be done?
Replies: 24
Views: 16122

Re: Can this be done?

Yeah... I tried it on 5.7 beta, and it failed for me. I found that 5.4 worked the best for the sequence you wanted to do.
by Terra Branford
21 Jan 2010, 08:31
Forum: More questions
Topic: a way to switch profile with a button press
Replies: 7
Views: 8091

Re: a way to switch profile with a button press

One thing you can try, is make a shortcut of your profile you want to use (making sure it ends in .lnk). Then in Xpadder, set up the button you wish to "load profile ____", to do the sequence: "Winkey+R, pause 1.10 (shorter works, but this is for game mode, so you know that the Run dialog appears)" ...
by Terra Branford
20 Jan 2010, 21:55
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Logitech Dual Action PC controller not working
Replies: 28
Views: 17809

Re: Logitech Dual Action PC controller not working

It's likely, as suggested, your anti-virus software. I normally do NOT suggest trying this, but suspend your protection for just a moment or two (what I do, is I first block out networking traffic so I'm not online, and THEN pause my protection), and see if Xpadder magically works with your game, an...
by Terra Branford
19 Jan 2010, 20:11
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Logitech Dual Action PC controller not working
Replies: 28
Views: 17809

Re: Logitech Dual Action PC controller not working

I know that when I start up ANY version of Xpadder (for the first time only) Kaspersky (2009 and 2010) treat it with lowest "elevation" privilage to start, until you allow it to run in a trusted group. If you're using an anti-virus software, this might be what's limiting you... because even if you s...
by Terra Branford
19 Jan 2010, 01:42
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Call of duty 4
Replies: 17
Views: 11505

Re: Call of duty 4

You'll need to elevate Xpadder to run with Administrator Privilages. Just right-click Xpadder (while it's NOT running), choose properties, go to "Compatability" and under "Privilage Level" click "Run this program as an administrator". That'll be all you SHOULD need to do. COD4 works with Xpadder V5....
by Terra Branford
16 Jan 2010, 19:44
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Can this be done?
Replies: 24
Views: 16122

Re: Can this be done?

Yeah, at present I can only confirm that Xpadder 5.3 does EXACTLY what you want, with the first sequence I posted in it's own little code box. I tend to keep three versions of Xpadder on my system... an older one (5.3), before all the crazy new options were added on (like hold zones, and such) for m...
by Terra Branford
16 Jan 2010, 00:55
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Can this be done?
Replies: 24
Views: 16122

Re: Can this be done?

Oddly enough, 5.6 is also breaking my "sequence" for the held macro you wanted to create. I can't figure out why it doesn't work... But the above (5, pause 3 seconds, stop, 6, pause 10 seconds, stop) works... but you need to keep the toggle option off, and turbo on. In fact, BOTH of my methods are b...
by Terra Branford
15 Jan 2010, 19:23
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Can this be done?
Replies: 24
Views: 16122

Re: Can this be done?

I'm still running Xpadder 5.3 on my primary desktop (I have 5.6 on my laptop, but no controller hooked up to it at the moment), but with a precursor to the current allowing me to perform your sequence, I think it's something else. My question is this, are you trying to HOLD the button, and make it p...
by Terra Branford
15 Jan 2010, 06:29
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Can this be done?
Replies: 24
Views: 16122

Re: Can this be done?

It worked flawlessly for me... so I don't know what went wrong. For me, I set it so that when I pushed my button and released it, it automatically ran the "5.... 6......... 5... 6........." sequence. Where you wanting to HOLD the button, and have it generate your sequence? Because I can't even begin...
by Terra Branford
14 Jan 2010, 21:18
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Issues with MadCatz TE Stick
Replies: 7
Views: 6879

Re: Issues with MadCatz TE Stick

This is a really tricky problem your having... the only thing I can think of... is to go to "Controller Settings" (the little controller icon in the left dropdown menu on Xpadder's main window), then "Triggers", and see if you can "Enable" triggers that way... or disable them, if the option is alrea...
by Terra Branford
14 Jan 2010, 21:03
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Can this be done?
Replies: 24
Views: 16122

Re: Can this be done?

Okay... I figured out EXACTLY what was going wrong, and if I hadn't been asleep when I posted that, I'd have told you what you were missing. A STOP cycle. Your sequence (if you want "exact timing") should be the following: Assignments: 5, Pause 3.00, 6, Pause 9.90, Stop Toggle: Enabled Turbo: Enable...
by Terra Branford
14 Jan 2010, 09:06
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Can this be done?
Replies: 24
Views: 16122

Re: Can this be done?

You might want to try adding "Turbo" to the sequence. I don't have access to my computer with Xpadder installed on right now... but it should work. Just make sure you lower the turbo speed to allow your sequence to fully complete.
by Terra Branford
14 Jan 2010, 09:04
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Logitech Dual Action PC controller not working
Replies: 28
Views: 17809

Re: Logitech Dual Action PC controller not working

Also, please make sure that you have elevated Xpadder to have Administation privilage (ensure Xpadder is closed, and go to the folder you've placed Xpadder in and elevate it through the properties menu). Many games in Vista and Win 7 get elevated to run as Administrator, which is fine... usually... ...
by Terra Branford
10 Jan 2010, 01:04
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Blank Screens
Replies: 2
Views: 3450

Re: Blank Screens

It's possible that you didn't choose to ~save~ your controller layout. It's showing you don't have a controller set up, and so it will keep loading "blank screens" like that, until you make (and SAVE) a controller file.

Hope that helps. ^_^
by Terra Branford
07 Jan 2010, 14:32
Forum: Cannot start Xpadder
Topic: Tutorial: How to install and start Xpadder
Replies: 9
Views: 17096

Re: Tutorial 2: How to install and start Xpadder

No, but I can tell you from personal experience that the official Plug-and-charge cable takes forever and a decade when you compare it to the official charger kit (even with two batteries on the charger). With the Plug-and-charge, even while the controller I want to let charge is "off" (plugged in a...
by Terra Branford
06 Jan 2010, 01:28
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Crysis help.
Replies: 17
Views: 10662

Re: Crysis help.

Since Crysis has the ability to automatically detect your gamepad, you'll have to find the configuration file for the game (in the Crysis folder) and find the options that handle controller input... and basically fubar it so it can no longer use controllers. I personally don't game on the PC (never ...
by Terra Branford
05 Jan 2010, 17:21
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Steam
Replies: 4
Views: 4912

Re: Steam

I think the problem you're suffering here, is that you need to elevate Xpadder's status in Windows Vista and Windows 7 to Administrator. With Xpadder fully shutdown (if it's in the task bar, close it by right clicking and exiting, or use the middle-button of your mouse to quick-close it), right clic...
by Terra Branford
04 Jan 2010, 18:51
Forum: Other questions
Topic: [Resolved] Modern warfare 2
Replies: 8
Views: 5924

Re: Modern warfare 2

Not a problem. Now that the "issue" is fixed, I'll move this to the proper help section, and put "[Resolved]" in the title.
by Terra Branford
04 Jan 2010, 12:24
Forum: Other questions
Topic: [Resolved] Modern warfare 2
Replies: 8
Views: 5924

Re: Modern warfare 2

Make a second copy of your main profile (from Set 1) on Set 2, but use the mouse settings (little wrench next to the analog stick of your choice), and change the speed of mouse emulation to a much slower setting. Next, set the "aim" button to "Select Set 2 While Held", so that when you want to aim, ...
by Terra Branford
03 Jan 2010, 04:46
Forum: Other questions
Topic: p380
Replies: 2
Views: 3442

Re: p380

What you'll want to do is get a useable image and simply import it to Xpadder.

This image was found through Google just searching for p380 Saitek:
http://www.saitek.com/fr/images/product/p380.jpg

Should work a treat. Just save it, crop it, and resave it as a ".bmp" and you should be golden.
by Terra Branford
01 Jan 2010, 21:36
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Can Xpadder do button sequences?
Replies: 9
Views: 9033

Re: Can Xpadder do button sequences?

Actually, now I have to add a cavet to that last post. While you can interrupt a sequence in progress (ie. making Xpadder type out "This should stop when you press the key!" with Button 1, with spaces between the letters and such) and press the "Set toggle" button, it will stop the sequence in mid a...
by Terra Branford
01 Jan 2010, 10:34
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Can Xpadder do button sequences?
Replies: 9
Views: 9033

Re: Can Xpadder do button sequences?

Xpadder is a rather nifty little tool, there's no denying that. Once the "infinite slots" was added to profiles, it even made my subtitle projects much easier (I would leave "style notes" before set text in my templates, like "txt[1]" and "subtxt[1]", and have Xpadder use the "find" option to hunt f...
by Terra Branford
01 Jan 2010, 07:54
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Can Xpadder do button sequences?
Replies: 9
Views: 9033

Re: Can Xpadder do button sequences?

Oh, indeed. The more you use Xpadder, the more you realize this is a program that is meant for more than just gamers who hate using the bloody keyboard to play... it can be used as a multi-purpose keystroke generator tool. For instance... I do a lot of system management on user's computers. Did you ...
by Terra Branford
01 Jan 2010, 06:37
Forum: Other questions
Topic: XBOX360 wireless controller adaptor questions.
Replies: 7
Views: 6231

Re: XBOX360 wireless controller adaptor questions.

I have the rechargeable battery packs (four of them, two black, two white), so the fact that you have to wait about five minutes for the controller to auto-shutdown isn't a big issue for me, but I do think it's stupid that you have to either wait, or yank the battery pack to turn it off... it's a bi...
by Terra Branford
01 Jan 2010, 06:34
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Can Xpadder do button sequences?
Replies: 9
Views: 9033

Re: Can Xpadder do button sequences?

One thing I should mention, regarding the "Cycle" stop feature, is that if you make an auxiliary "Set x while held" button (doesn't have to even have anything assigned to the button in any set, but putting "Stop" in the new set is suggested), then you can completely reset, and halt, a cycled button'...
by Terra Branford
31 Dec 2009, 22:02
Forum: Other questions
Topic: Playstation 3 controller problems.
Replies: 12
Views: 9610

Re: Playstation 3 controller problems.

Sadly, to use an Xbox 360 Wireless controller, you must also have the Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows to read the wireless signal from the controller. Many people have found the receiver for 19.99$USD online (I ended up buying the "combo pack" bundle with the controller, driver CD and receive...
by Terra Branford
31 Dec 2009, 21:56
Forum: Other questions
Topic: XBOX360 wireless controller adaptor questions.
Replies: 7
Views: 6231

Re: XBOX360 wireless controller adaptor questions.

To use your Xbox 360 Wireless controller, you will need the following: 1: Xbox 360 Wireless Controller (first, or third-party). 2: Microsoft's Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows. 3: The Wireless Receiver drivers disc. (comes with item #2). If you don't have the Wireless Receiver, you can not use...
by Terra Branford
30 Dec 2009, 10:21
Forum: More questions
Topic: Simultaneous Button Mapping
Replies: 7
Views: 8474

Re: Simultaneous Button Mapping

Sorry that I couldn't make it clearer, and have it make more sense. It's kind of... difficult to type it out and explain what exactly it is I mean.
by Terra Branford
29 Dec 2009, 05:21
Forum: More questions
Topic: Simultaneous Button Mapping
Replies: 7
Views: 8474

Re: Simultaneous Button Mapping

There is a way to do something ~like~ what you're asking (when pushing button 1, followed by button 2, you get "button 3"), but it's not an actual button being made, as it's using the "layered sets" trick someone rather clever came up with ages ago. What you do is set up a secondary set (can be a "m...
by Terra Branford
28 Dec 2009, 14:14
Forum: Pro Designers
Topic: [HQ] Playstation 3 Image [FINAL]
Replies: 19
Views: 28127

Re: Playstation 3 Image

That's pretty amazing man. Though I hope that it scales down well when imported to Xpadder.

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