Why wait for the poker to arrive at your door? Test the layout now!I wrote this script to give everyone a chance to try out the poker's layout.
It is an exact replica of the layout found on the poker keyboard. (According to the manual)
People who may benefit from this script:- Looking to buy the poker.
- Buying only one poker but wish to use the layout on another computer.
- Those who can't WAIT and want to learn the new layout NOW!
- You get the point. :)
Requirements:- Windows (XP|VISTA|7)
- 2KRO (6KRO+ is preferred) ANSI Layout Keyboard (Important!)
- AutoHotKey
http://www.autohotkey.com/download/- poker_default.ahk (zipped)
- poker_arrows.ahk (zipped)
- poker_dip2_on.ahk (zipped)
- pokerkb.ico (zipped) -- thx daerid
- Poker layout PDF (zipped) Not really required..but handy
Issues/Bugs, ect:- This is more of an OS limitation I think. For some reason, CTRL+ALT+RWIN(which is function for poker_default.ahk)+/ doesn't execute CTRL+ALT+DEL. But, if you switch to poker_arrow.ahk, using alt_l executes ctrl+alt+del.
- The only dip switch I included in the script was dip switch #3. To enable it, follow the comments in the source code. You can't go wrong.
- Tool tips will let you know when "FN + Q" or "Arrow Mode" was enabled/disabled.
- If you're using vmware workstation, you will need to install autohotkey and the script on the virtual machine.
- Script works when using remote desktop (windowed mode only)
- If you're using "arrow mode" be sure to
disable sticky keys in Windows.
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IMPORTANT: Be sure to keep both the .ahk files and .ico file in the same directory, all call to each other.
Comments, Bugs, Suggestions?Have a comment? Found a bug? See something that can be improved? Reply in the discussion. I'll be sure to update the script.
Enjoy! :D
Updates: 3/21/11
2KRO keyboards are supported with some limitations. If you're using alt as the FN key.
- ctrl+alt+alt(fn)+"?/" combo does not work. So use ctrl+alt+alt(fn)+"z" to produce the "ctrl+alt+del" action.
- ctrl+alt+alt(fn)+"h" combo does not work to produce print screen.
Remember! These limitations only apply to 2KRO boards.IBM/101 keyboard users:Use poker_dip2_on.ahk and don't enable arrow mode.
I decided to enable dipswitch 2 because I find using the win key as the function key can be annoying. Some may prefer it as the alt.
To use, simply download the poker_dip2_on.txt and rename it to poker_default.ahk and overwrite the previous file.
Updates: 4/01/11
I added alt+(F1-F12) combinations (thx daerid)
I removed the old script and attached a new zip with the three updated scripts:
poker_default.ahk
poker_arrow.ahk
poker_dip2_on.ahk(remember to rename it to poker_default.ahk if you want to use it)
Updates: 4/04/11
daerid was nice enough to create an icon for those who use ahk with other scripts. Attached!
Updates: 4/05/11
Fixed an issue where the tilde/quote key was not firing.
Added daerid's icon to the script.
Delete your old scripts and use the latest provided below!