As I said, I could use the same utilities we used to remap the vo keys to remap the caps lock key. I might use a delete key on my full-sized usb keyboard since the mac seems to only need one delete key. On Aug 28, 2012, at 12:20 PM, Mary Scott <[email protected]> wrote:
> So what does happen when you need the caps lock? > On Aug 27, 2012, at 7:01 PM, Eric Caron <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hello listers, >> >> I have long wanted the VO keys "Control Option" to be available as the caps >> lock key. this would allow one finger to hold down the keys. Also, the >> location of the Caps Lock key is ideal for reaching many keys that need to >> be pressed with the Voice Over keys. >> >> Using the caps lock key as the VO modifier would dramatically reduce the >> times I find my fingers contorted trying to press multiple keys all over the >> keyboard. >> >> For those of us who type with our fingers on the home row this allows us to >> use the VO modifier while keeping our hands ready to continue typing. >> >> I'm pleased to let you know that this is now possible. Thanks to Takayama >> Fumihiko, the developer of KeyRemap4Macbook. this application in >> conjunction with another application by the same developer allows a Mac user >> to remap the caps lock key as the "Control and Option" keys pressed together. >> >> The other application is called PCKeyboardHack. These two apps and a file >> created for VO users makes this possible. >> >> Although a write up of this process would probably be more efficient >> for most of us, that is not my strength. Instead, I have provided a link >> below to a podcast that walks through the set up. >> >> In addition below are links needed to obtain the applications and the >> specially constructed xml file. >> >> Finally, I have provided links to some additional help documentation >> >> The application developer responded to my request for this capability within >> hours of my written request. I have also been asked to contact again if >> there are any other ways the application can help blind users. >> >> This was such a nice response. I'm still amazed as I have written to Apple >> asking for this every few months or so, only getting back the standard >> answer,"thank you for your suggestion." . >> >> I'm so grateful to now have this ability. >> >> Also, please be aware that this application can also remap other keys. For >> example you could make the command key on the right of your space bar a >> Control key giving you another set of Voice Over Keys. >> KeyRemap4Macbook also creates a num pad on your regular keyboard. this >> makes it possible to use num pad commander on a standard keyboard. >> >> This is covered in a excellent post by Ester on the Mac-Access.net list. >> >> One gentle reminder. This is donation ware so if you use this as much as I >> do please support this developer. and, as we come up with more ways this >> application can help and as the OS changes we will want this developer to >> support us. >> >> This was the most challenging podcast I have created so far. If you >> see a need for revision please let me know. >> >> I will be submitting this podcast to applevis.com . In the meantime here is >> a dropbox link >> >> https://dl.dropbox.com/u/5620907/KeyRemap4Macbook.mp3 >> >> Below are the links I give in the podcast and also the XML text you will >> need. >> >>> >>> Link to KeyRemap4MacBook and PCKeyboardHack applications. >>> >>> http://pqrs.org/macosx/keyremap4macbook/pckeyboardhack-usage.html.en >>> >>> Link to instructions on changing the Caps Lock key to PC application key. >>> the needed key code number is 110. >>> >>> >>> http://pqrs.org/macosx/keyremap4macbook/pckeyboardhack-usage.html.en >>> >>> Link to private.xml, that changes PC Application Key to Control+Option. >>> >>> https://github.com/tekezo/Files/blob/master/KeyRemap4MacBook/private.pc_application_to_controloption/private.xml >>> >>> Link to instructions on how to use private.xml. >>> >>> http://pqrs.org/macosx/keyremap4macbook/document-private-xml.html >>> >>> >>> The Following is the text of the Private xml >>> >>>> <?xml version="1.0"?> >>>> <root> >>>> >>>> <item> >>>> <name>Change PC Application Key to Control+Option.</name> >>>> <identifier>private.pc_application_to_controloption</identifier> >>>> <autogen>--KeyToKey-- KeyCode::PC_APPLICATION, KeyCode::OPTION_L, >>>> ModifierFlag::CONTROL_L</autogen> >>>> </item> >>>> >>>> </root> >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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