fn on keyboard [Archive] - MacRumors Forums

nlr

Jun 5, 2010, 03:42 AM

well on most games ctrl is used for crouch and I have been a windows user for years but the problem is fn is in the place of the ctrl on the windows keyboard, so i'm wondering if theres a way to configure fn to work with crouch.

(I know I can just plugin a USB keyboard)

mixel

Jun 5, 2010, 04:53 AM

Never tried it but; http://doublecommand.sourceforge.net/ looks like it should do what you're asking. :)

Edit: Glad you asked now, it works really well and i wouldnt have thought to look if you hadn't. Will definitely help me with claw-finger at LAN get-togethers! It lets you reassign everything temporarily or permanently, great software.

nlr

Jun 5, 2010, 06:02 AM

Thanks is there a equivalent version for windows (bootcamp) as most games are not on the mac os yet?

thanks

teidon

Jun 5, 2010, 06:19 AM

Double Command works perfectly, thanks!

Unfortunately it can change FN-key only to Control key, would have been great to be able to change the FN-key to something like F13, or other such never-used key and then bind that key to something in games. Now you end up having two Control keys next to each other.

Anyways, it makes FN-key useful for gamers. And yes, it works with Wireless Apple Keyboard too.

mixel

Jun 5, 2010, 06:20 AM

http://www.randyrants.com/2008/12/sharpkeys_30.html might do it.. Difficult to tell as the fn key is a non-standard thing I think.. But it might do. I'll test it shortly..

I never really use the fn key either so its all good to know about. :)

nlr

Jun 5, 2010, 06:31 AM

Thanks again!

can you post back and keep us all updated how it runs on windows.

regards,
nlr

mixel

Jun 5, 2010, 06:53 AM

Thanks again!

can you post back and keep us all updated how it runs on windows.

regards,
nlr
No problem, it didn't work though. :/

There's a guide on how to remap it here http://www.autohotkey.net/~daonlyfreez/tutorials/3p/Veil/fnkey.htm - using AutoHotKey, i'm trying that out now.

nlr

Jun 5, 2010, 07:30 AM

I can't get it working with anything ;/

It's so hard playing counter strike source

mixel

Jun 5, 2010, 10:42 AM

I can't get it working with anything ;/

It's so hard playing counter strike source
I haven't managed to get it working either, sorry.. :( Hopefully someone else has tackled this before!

nlr

Jun 18, 2010, 09:21 AM

anyone managed to find out?