slowtiger wrote: ↑Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:59 pm
I just get used to it ...
Same here, especially when I'm still learning a program or when it's a program I don't use often. When it's a program I'm still learning, it can be confusing when my changed keyboard shortcuts don't match the manual or tutorial videos I'm following along with. Also, if it's a program I'm not already 100% familiar with, changing the shortcuts can potentially affect usability, and I may not realize it.
There are exceptions, but for the most part, I try to keep to the intended shortcuts.
That said, in Moho, I changed some shortcuts so I could map them to my MQC button panel. This is fine because, in this case, I'm using the on-screen buttons and not the keyboard. But when I need to regress for whatever reason, Moho makes it easy to switch back to the defaults without losing my MQC set.
BTW, MQC started as a Wacom OSC panel. That worked great for a while, but the problem with OSC was that it's limited to 8 buttons. When I had expanded Moho's OSC to 3 panels, I decided it was time to build my own button panel using Auto Hotkey.
I also tried physical remotes for shortcuts and modifier keys. Here's a mini-review of the ones I've tried.
The
XPPen AC19 Shortcut Remote Express Keys is an okay budget device. There are limited buttons with no labels, so you need to remember what the buttons do. I put stickers on mine, but that only goes so far. It's made of plastic and feels cheap. It's not tablet-specific and should work on any computer.
The
HUION Mini Keydial KD100 is a better budget device. The layout is like a regular number pad, so there are more buttons with a dial on top. It's made of plastic too but is a better build. There were no labels, but somehow the button layout made it easier to build muscle memory. It's not tablet-specific and should work on any computer.
The
Wacom Express Key Remote is the standard for Wacom devices. it's a bit expensive but made of metal, so it's a good solid build. I
think it only works with Wacom devices, but it might it might work with other tablets because it has its own dongle. I can check on it later. The dongle is an old-style USB, and it uses an old USB-x cable, so it is somewhat dated. IMO, if you don't have a Wacom tablet, get the device below...
My favorite is the
XENCELABS Quick Keys. It costs a little more than the Wacom, but it's so much cooler and totally worth it. The Xencelabs has 8 programmable buttons with an LCD display, plus a switch button to change the buttons for different programs. The other remotes can do this, too, but the Xencelabs is the only one with changing labels and colors! The
physical dial is very nice for 'slider' style control (for example: to zoom, scrub a timeline, or to adjust brush size.) Another great feature is that the labels can be oriented for vertical or horizontal use. The build is plastic but feels solid and has weight...excellent quality! I got this remote to use with my Surface Laptop Studio in tablet mode, but it will work with any tablet. This is the only one with a USB C dongle, and they've included an adapter for old-style USB.
The Xencelab is the most professional button remote I've used yet. If you really need a remote device, I highly recommend this one.
I just realized the Xencelabs
might work with a Wacom tablet too. I'll have to try it when I have time, but I don't see why it wouldn't.