It all will depend solely on the USB numpad itself. If it sticks to standard codes - that is, it sends the correct codes to the computer - all you need is to plug it in, and press the numlock key to turn it off. Then, use the numeric USB keypad, just like you would use the build-in numpad of a standard computer, to control the WE mouse.
Unfortunately, way too often, these USB numpads are not sticking with the standards. That means, that you won't be able to use it as a mouse controller. It has been discussed several times here on the list, and GW has informed us that there is no workaround on the matter. So, should you end up with a USB numpad that does not work for controlling the mouse in WE, your best go is to return it and hope for a refund, or you hopefully will have some good friends that would appreciate a USB numpad as a tiny gift. Smile. Sorry, but that is the realities of life. There is no good way to tell beforehand, if a given USB numpad will work or not. Even sometimes you pick up two units at the same time, from the same manufacturer, and with identical model numbers. Coming home, one works, the other is just useless. It all has to do with the actual chipset the manufacturer has used in the individual unit. And, all of it ends up in a rather techie explanation, so let me tune out... Smile. ----- Original Message ----- From: Dave Bahr To: gw-info Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2013 9:16 PM Subject: usb numbpad Hi, can I use a usb numbpad to control the mouse with we? I'm switching to a kinesis advantage which doesn't have a numbpad. So I ordered a usb one but can't figure out how I could use it as my mouse control. thoughts? dave If you reply to this message it will be delivered to the original sender only. If your reply would benefit others on the list and your message is related to GW Micro, then please consider sending your message to [email protected] so the entire list will receive it. GW-Info messages are archived at http://www.gwmicro.com/gwinfo. You can manage your list subscription at http://www.gwmicro.com/listserv.
