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X-keys® Legends, Templates, and More

The infinite possibilities presented by X-keys result in a wide range of uses with an equally wide range of software applications. Here are just a few examples of how experts, professionals, and enthusiasts have customized their X-keys for use with popular applications.

If you have an example you would be willing to share with our community, please contact us: [email protected].

Animation / CGI

A professional CGI console for Alias Wavefront MAYA.

Assistive Technology

X-keys and Y-mouse devices open a wide range of possibilities to computer users of all abilities and skill levels
Here we present tips and tutorials for the AT professional and home user alike.

Audio Engineer´s Resources

Their ability to replace complex and repetitive tasks with a single keystroke coupled with instant and intuitive reprogramming capability makes the X-keys an invaluable tool for the audio engineer. Here we offer layouts for Nuendo and Traktor.

CAD Professional´s Resources

Pre-programmed layouts for AutoCAD, DataCAD, DesignCAD, Protel, and VellumPro.

Software Developer´s Resources

SPLAT mode gives the developer direct access to his application, bypassing the labyrinth of keyboard and mouse data filters in the OS. In our Developer´s Corner, P.I. Engineering offers straight forward explanation and code examples to help you get direct control from our X-keys.

DJ and VJ´s Resources

From a simple transport control, to a fully functional cueing console, X-keys can make the live DJ and VJ look more professional and less like a computer jockey. OTSJuke and Music Match are two layouts here.

Free Software

P.I. Engineering provides these utilities for making multiple, identically programmed X-keys, or setting up alternative profiles on an X-keys SE.

Gaming and Simulation Resources

Every step away from the keyboard is a step closer to virtual reality. In this area you will find everything from simply putting shortcuts and triggers on a basic X-keys, to full sized simulation cabs and cockpits using our Switch Interface and Matrix Board devices.

Graphic Artist´s Resources

The Adobe Photoshop X-keys and a tutorial illustrating how to make a tool preset, link it to a keyboard shortcut through Photoshop Actions, and launch the action with a key.

Legends

Download a template to create and print your own custom key legends in MS Word, Adobe PhotoShop, or AutoCAD.
Get pre-made templates and X-keys SE profiles for popular software applications like Dreamweaver, Photoshop, AutoCAD, MS Route Editor, RealTick, OTSJuke, and more.

Office Applications Resources

From instant, accurate replication of account numbers, names, and addresses, to reliable single key access of imbedded menu functions, X-keys are ideal for maximizing efficiency in office applications.
Here we offer templates and tutorials for MS Word, Windows, Excel, and more.

Scanning Project

Learn how we used an X-keys Professional to automate our large scale scanning project. Using Adobe Photoshop, Abbyy Fine Reader, and Macromedia Dreamweaver, we converted a historic Railroad Cyclopedia to a series of HTML pages and high resolution JPG images.
The article features tutorials for Adobe Photoshop, Windows, and Macromedia Dreamweaver.

Trading Professional´s Resources

X-keys offer fast, accurate input of commands and strings of numbers. This makes them ideal for the fast paced world of trading. Here are a few examples of X-keys layouts for RealTick, CyberTrader, and AB Watley.

Web Designer´s Resources

The X-keys Professional for Dreamweaver MX. A fully implemented layout plus tutorials for creating your own shortcuts, a list of Dreamweaver's default shortcuts, and links to sites, forums and books we recommend.

Windows Resources

X-keys layouts we have created to help you use Windows and related applications. We offer legend and programming files for Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player, and a Windows Companion layout.

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