Extra mouse button issue . . .

[integr8e]

I've come to determine either the current version of Kubuntu or Xorg - or both - I'm using does not support tilt-wheel technology. My system does, however, detect the extra buttons. Since I can't use them for their designed function, I would like to assign their functions to opening some of my commonly used programs. I've checked out imwheel, but am uncertain as to how to configure it to read the extra buttons. If anyone can help me with this issue, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks in advance,
integr8e

[Snowhog]

Re: Extra mouse button issue . . .

Review my post.

[integr8e]

Re: Extra mouse button issue . . .

I've already followed the instructions on the ManyButtonsMouseHowto and gotten the thumb buttons to work, the problem is, that article was written for mice with 7 buttons, mine has 9 (left/right tilt-wheel). I'm trying to configure the tilt-wheel to either function as it's supposed to, or modify it to open one or two of my frequently used applications. Is there any configuration trick you know of to get either of these options working?

[Snowhog]

Re: Extra mouse button issue . . .

If memory serves me, those instructions illustrate how you can apply the concept to mice with less/more buttons. You will have to play around with configuration settings to see what does and does not work. BACKUP the affected files before you do so.

This type of 'project' is the kind of thing that allows you to get your hands dirty, and in the process, gain additional insight on how things work.

[dibl]

Re: Extra mouse button issue . . .

Hah!

Integr8e, you only have 5 fingers on one hand -- what the heck are you doing with 9 buttons on a mouse? Using both hands on it?



Could the solution be "Put tape over 4 buttons"?



I'm kidding, of course! I'm actually jealous -- I only have 2 buttons and a wheel.

[integr8e]

Re: Extra mouse button issue . . .

I like it; it's a cordless, rechargeable Dynex DX-LM100 laser mouse. I picked it up for about $9.00 as a new, but open box item on eBay about 6 months ago eBay is the place to shop!!! (Just a little propaganda )