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Welcome to ToggleMOUSE
Welcome to ToggleMOUSE™

Welcome to ToggleMOUSE™, the All-In-One Cursor Software by Toggle Software Inc.

ToggleMOUSE offers a wide range of features that make it easy to work with Windows.

        “A superb addition to the Win95 desktop”  -Shareware.Com
        "Adds power to your mouse" - WINDOWS Magazine
        "One of the best" - The Washington Post
        "...award-winning, flexible..." - SoftSeek

For more information about ToggleMOUSE, select one of the following topics:

Features Offered by ToggleMOUSE

License and Disclaimer

Contacting Toggle Software

How to Order


License and Disclaimer

Use and Distribution of Evaluation Versions of ToggleMOUSE

Individuals may copy and distribute the evaluation version freely under the following conditions:

1) No modifications are to be made to ToggleMOUSE or the accompanying documentation including this help file.

2) All files in the original distribution package must be transmitted together.

3) No fee whatsoever may charged for the use or distribution of ToggleMOUSE.

4) All recipients of copies of ToggleMOUSE are also bound by this license including the evaluation period.

Shareware vendors or any other company or individual wishing to distribute ToggleMOUSE on diskettes, CD-ROMS or any other medium MUST receive written permission from TOGGLE SOFTWARE INC. before distribution.  It is specifically prohibited to charge for copies of ToggleMOUSE software or documentation be it through any medium whatsoever without prior written permission from TOGGLE SOFTWARE INC.  Distribution without prior consent is considered a violation of this license and will be pursued as a criminal offense.  The one exception to this restriction is: Shareware Vendors who are members of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP) may distribute ToggleMOUSE without written permission in accordance with ASP rules and regulations.


HotKeys

Hotkeys Overview

ToggleMOUSE allows you to assign functions, features and actions to mouse buttons and keyboard keys or combinations of these.  These mouse buttons and keyboard keys or their combinations are called “hotkeys”.

For example, Ctrl+LeftMouseButton can be a hotkey, as could Alt+F5.

When a function or action is assigned to a hotkey it is faster and easier to use. Some functions and actions in ToggleMOUSE require hotkeys to make them work.

Here is typical example of how a hotkey might be used. You might choose “Ctrl+LeftMouseButton” as the hotkey that will activate the ToggleMOUSE “You Are Here Feature”.  The You-Are-Here feature displays a large arrow on the screen that points to the cursor location, helping you locate it quickly; for more information about this feature see the help topic You Are Here. This feature will now be activated every time you press the hotkey “Ctrl+LeftMouseButton” . Therefore, every time you hold down the Ctrl key and press the Left Mouse Button at the same time the “You Are Here” arrow pointer will pop up on the screen, showing you the position of the mouse cursor.

Selecting Hotkeys

Naturally, you will have to tell ToggleMOUSE which hotkeys you want to use for which features.

Most features that require hotkeys or offer hotkey activation as an option will prompt you to select a hotkey at some point when you are setting up the feature. Normally you will see a drop down list beside this type of feature. If the feature has never been set up before, the list will contain only two options: “disabled” and “Select New Hotkey”. If the feature has been configured previously, the previously selected hotkey will be present in the drop down list.  To activate this type of feature you click the arrow and choose the entry “Select New Hotkey”.  This takes you to the ToggleMOUSE built-in “Select Hotkey “ interface which makes choosing hotkeys fast and simple. This interface is displayed in a dedicated window and will allow you to choose your preferred hotkey combination easily by using your mouse.

The “Select Hotkey” window has two tabs along the top. One tab, labeled “Mouse” displays a screen that lets you select mouse button hotkeys, with an option for a keyboard-key modifier. The other tab, labeled “Keyboard” shows a picture of a keyboard. It lets you create hotkeys that are a keystroke or combination of keystrokes. (See the information below for more details about using these screens).

The only time you won’t see the “Select Hotkey” window, when a hotkey is required or optional, is when you are under the “Buttons” (see Button Fuctions ) tab or “AutoMouse” (see Auto Mouse ) tab in the ToggleMOUSE main window. These two features invoke a special  “Actions Wizard” to help you set up the feature in series of steps, prompting you as you go along. Because the process for selecting a hotkey is built into this “Actions Wizard” you need only follow the on-screen instructions while setting up these two features. The “Actions Wizard” will create a hotkey for you automatically.

Important Note About Hotkey Conflicts:

Note that a hotkey can only be assigned to one function in ToggleMOUSE.  If the hotkey you select is already assigned to another ToggleMOUSE function, the name of the function will be displayed at the bottom of the screen and the Apply or Ok button will be dimmed.

Some of your other applications may already have their own hotkeys.  For example, Ctrl+LeftButton is sometimes used to select multiple items in a drawing program and Ctrl+C is often used to copy text to the Clipboard.  If you try to assign a ToggleMOUSE function to a common hotkey which could override that key’s default functionality, ToggleMOUSE will warn you of the conflict. A warning message will appear at the bottom of the select hotkey window in yellow. In this case you should choose a different hotkey combination.

Unfortunately, ToggleMOUSE cannot recognize all the different hotkey conflicts that could arise with all kinds of different software, therefore you should try and avoid choosing hotkey combinations that you know are already used by other software on your computer.

If you notice that a hotkey in a certain program is no longer working, check to see if you have instructed ToggleMOUSE to override that hotkey .To restore the default functionality, remove the ToggleMOUSE function and assign it to another hotkey.

The “Select HotKeys” Mouse Tab
This is the area of the “Select Hotkey” window that lets you choose hotkeys that are Mouse Buttons. The “Mouse Hotkeys” selection page shows a diagram of a mouse on the left and two drop down lists on the right. One list is called “Modifier”, the other list is called “Button”.

The first drop down listing labeled “Modifier” lets you choose a keyboard key to use along with the Mouse Button you choose. Modifier keys such as “Ctrl”, “Alt”, “Shift” or combinations of these keys are offered. You can also choose to have no keyboard-key modifier by choosing the “none” option. It is important to select a modifier along with common Windows mouse button actions such as “Left-Click” or “Right-Click”. ToggleMOUSE will warn you when you have selected a Mouse Button Hotkey without a modifier that is likely to interfere with the normal usage of your mouse within Windows.

The other drop down list labeled “Buttons” contains options for selecting various Mouse Buttons as hotkeys. This drop down list lets you choose any of the usual mouse buttons, such as LeftButton, RightButton, and MiddleButton as hotkeys (see Third Button Support for more information about the middle button). As mentioned above, commonly used mouse button actions like plain “Left-Click” or “Right-Click” that are important to the operation of Windows should only be used with a keyboard-key modifier. For example, rather than assigning a plain “Left Button” as a hotkey, use instead the modifier “Alt” plus the “LeftButton” or another combination using the keyboard-key modifiers “Ctrl”, “Shift” and/or “Alt”.

In addition to these common mouse buttons, ToggleMOUSE also lets you choose the “Fourth Button or “Thumb Button” that is found on some Logitech™ brand mice.

There are also options for “Press and Hold” the Left, Right or Middle Mouse Button. This option is great for activating the ToggleMOUSE QuickScroll feature. When you choose to “Press and Hold” a Mouse Button as a hotkey it means that you don’t have to reach for the keyboard –this is very convenient! Choosing the “Press and Hold” option will display a button labeled “Press and Hold Settings”. This button will let you set the delay time required (For more information, see the help topic: Press and Hold Settings).

The “Select Hotkey” Mouse Tab In Brief:

Thus you can select any combination of a “Ctrl”, “Shift” and “Alt “Modifier”, along with any of the mouse buttons listed in the drop down “Buttons” list. You can also assign functions to the Middle button if you have a 3-button mouse and your system recognizes the presence of the Middle button. The “Fourth Button” or “Thumb Button” can be chosen by those using a Logitech™ mouse that includes this button. Finally, a “Press and Hold” the Left, Right or Middle mouse button is also available as a hotkey option, and you can set the time delay for how long you have to keep the button depressed in the “Press & Hold Settings”.

The “Select HotKeys” Keyboard Tab
The keyboard selection page shows a diagram that looks similar to your keyboard.  To select a hotkey, click on the buttons in the diagram that correspond to the hotkey you want to use.

For example, Ctrl+G,  Shift+F10 and Alt+P are all valid selections.  You can use F1 to F11 as hotkeys or any combination of Ctrl, Shift and Alt with any other key.  With the exception of the F1 to F11 keys you must always use the Ctrl, Shift and/or Alt key in combination with another key.

See also:
QuickScroll Hotkey Selection
Third Button Support
Press and Hold Settings
Other ToggleMOUSE Features


Middle Button
Middle Button Support

Logitech™ Mice
If you are using a Logitech mouse, the Logitech MouseWare software may have already assigned a function to the middle button or mouse wheel.  Unfortunately, the MouseWare function will override any function you select in ToggleMouse.

Luckily, this problem is easy to correct:

1.	Go to the Windows Control panel by selecting Start->Settings->Control Panel.

1.	Double-click on the Mouse icon.

1.	Click on the ‘Buttons’ tab.

1.	Assign the middle mouse button or wheel to the option called “Middle Button”

1.	Return to ToggleMouse to assign a ToggleMouse function to the middle button or wheel.

Generic Two or Three Button Mice
For all normal operations Windows only requires the use of the left and right mouse buttons.  Many mice, however, have a third button located between the left and right buttons.   This button is not required in order to use Windows but ToggleMOUSE can help you to increase your productivity by assigning a function to the middle button.

Why the 3rd Buttons Doesn’t Always Work
In order to use the middle button Windows must recognize its presence.  Windows recognizes the presence of many kinds of mice but  Windows does not automatically recognize the 3rd button on mice that adhere to a standard called ‘Mouse Systems’ mode.  If you turn over your mouse and see that there is a switch on the bottom, your mouse is probably a ‘Mouse Systems’ compatible mouse.

What to Do?
First, if your mouse came with a diskette and/or documentation, read the documentation to see if the disk includes a driver for your mouse that will enable Windows to recognize the 3rd button.  If not, contact your mouse manufacturer to see if they have a driver available that you can download or have sent to you.

The Toggle Software Web Site has a resource page to help you locate mouse drivers. It is located at http://www.toggle.com ,  click on the “resources” link in the main menu.

If your mouse has a switch on the bottom, check your documentation to make sure the switch is in the proper position for 3-button operation.

Last Resort
If a driver for your mouse is not available there is unfortunately not much that can be done.  Luckily, ToggleMOUSE lets you select from a wide variety of hotkeys.  Instead of using the middle button you can assign functions to Ctrl+LeftButton,  Alt+RightButton and many other combinations.  ToggleMOUSE gives you more power and flexibility than a single middle button by letting you select several hotkeys that can be active at the same time.

See also:
HotKeys
QuickScroll Hotkey Selection
Other ToggleMOUSE Features


Reviews

ToggleMOUSE has won critical acclaim from shareware reviewers around the world.  Here are some quotes from software reviews and ToggleMOUSE users:

“ToggleMOUSE is a complete cursor software package that gives you more productivity enhancement options than I could ever talk about here. You owe it to yourself to check this one out.”

www.DaveCentral.com

“This utility is indispensable for anyone who uses a mouse or other device to navigate the Windows environment.”

www.FileMine.com

“Don't buy a new mouse -- get the most out of your current one with ToggleMOUSE, a system tray-based utility that adds a ton of new functionality for your pointing and clicking pleasure.”

Ziff-Davis www.ZDnet.com

“ToggleMOUSE: This system tray tool revs up pointing and clicking with a ton of options: Scroll without scroll bars, locate cursor quickly, bring up applications with a mouse-over and much more.”

Jesse Berst’s ANCHORDESK

“ToggleMOUSE takes your pointing device's IQ to new heights, bringing your mouse all sorts of new functionality.”

www.Download.com

“This svelte little package unleashes the true potential of that humble piece of hardware you use all day.”

PowerDownloader Software Review

“ToggleMOUSE, the all-in-one cursor software, has won rave reviews. It is packed full with a wide range of features that make working in Windows smoother and easier.”

www.RocketDownload.com

"I just purchased ToggleMOUSE and it's the best mouse utility I have ever used."

Russ Power (CEO), Computer Edge, ToggleMOUSE user

"Thank you for a great product. I have already recommended to at least 3 friends. Keep up the good work."

Larry Chang, ToggleMOUSE User

"ToggleMOUSE is the most beneficial piece of software I've ever used - definitely well worth the download. I don't know how I ever survived without it!"

A. Brandhorst, ToggleMOUSE user

"It drives me crazy when I use someone else's computer and they don't have ToggleMOUSE."

Lena Hanson, ToggleMOUSE user


Features of ToggleMOUSE

Below is a list of features offered by ToggleMOUSE.  For more details about a particular feature, click on its green underlined name.

ActiMouse allows you to activate an application by moving the mouse over its window.

AutoMouse allows you to record a set of mouse actions and play them back later on.

Blinking makes the cursor stand out when it has been inactive for a while.

Button Functions allow you to assign functions to unused buttons and keystrokes

ClearType hides the mouse pointer while you are typing.

ClockMouse shows you the date and time.

EconoClick allows you to single click in some places where you would usually have to double-click.
EconoClick Middle Button
EconoClick Left Right Double Click
EconoClick List View Single Click
EconoClick Tree View Single Click

Joystick Mouse lets you move the mouse and click using a regular joystick.

Keyboard Mouse allows you to move the cursor without using the mouse.

Mouse Odometer keeps track of how far you have moved the mouse.

Mouse Trails make it easy to follow the motion of the cursor.

PanicStopper helps young users to control mouse movement.

PopDesk gives you quick and easy access to your desktop icons.

QuickPoint finds the default button for you.

QuickScroll allows you to scroll without using the scroll bars.

ScreenWrap is great for trackball users.

UniButtons help kids to use the mouse.

VisiMouse makes your presentations and demonstrations easy to follow.

Wheel Enhance lets the mouse wheel work with many more applications.

Wheel Switch lets you use the wheel to switch between applications.

You-Are-Here helps you to locate the cursor quickly and easily.


VisiMouse

VisiMouse displays a small popup window whenever you click the mouse.

VisiMouse is particularly handy when you are giving a presentation or demonstration.  With VisiMouse enabled your audience can tell the difference between your single-clicks, right-clicks and double-clicks.

VisiMouse is also useful at other times as a way of confirming your mouse actions.

The VisiMouse Settings button allows you to select how long the VisiMouse popup window will remain on the screen after you perform a mouse action.

See also:
VisiMouse Setiings
You-Are-Here
Blinking

Other ToggleMOUSE Features


Mouse Trails

The Mouse Trails option makes it easier to follow the motion of the mouse pointer.  With the Mouse Trails option enabled, a trail of images highlights the motion of the mouse.

This option is particularly useful on laptop displays and very large monitors.

The slider lets you control the length of the mouse trails.

See also:
Other ToggleMOUSE Features


You-Are-Here

The You-Are-Here feature makes it easy to locate the cursor when you have lost track of its position on the screen.  When you press the You-Are-Here hotkey, a large easy-to-see pointer shows you the position of the cursor.  You-Are-Here is handy when using computers or laptops which have hard-to-read screens.

To enable You-Are-Here, press the downward arrow on the drop-down menu and choose “select new hotkey”.  The hotkey dialog box will allow you to choose which mouse button or keystroke you want to use to activate You-Are-Here. For information about hotkeys, see the help topic: Hotkeys

When you press and hold down the selected hotkey the You-Are-Here pointer will be shown.  It will disappear when you release the hotkey.

The Settings button for You-Are-Here allows you to choose the style of the pointer that will be displayed.

You may also want to try the Blinking feature.

See also:
VisiMouse
Blinking
Hotkeys

Other ToggleMOUSE Features


Center Cursor

The Center Cursor feature makes it easy find the position of the mouse pointer.  Just press a mouse or keyboard shortcut and the cursor will be moved to the exact center of the screen.

To select how you want to activate Center Cursor, press the drop-down arrow beside the white box and click on the “select new hotkey” option.

See also:
Hotkeys
Other ToggleMOUSE Features


Clear Type

The Clear Type option hides the cursor as soon as you start typing.  This ensures that the mouse pointer does not obstruct the text that you are typing and working with.  To show the mouse cursor again, just move mouse.

See also:
Other ToggleMOUSE Features


Blinking

The blink feature makes it easy to locate the cursor after you have been away from your desk for a while.

If the mouse has not moved for some time, the cursor will start to blink, making it easy to find.  Use the Settings button to specify how long ToggleMOUSE should wait before starting to blink the cursor.

See also:
Blinking Settings
You-Are-Here
VisiMouse

Other ToggleMOUSE Features


ScreenWrap

With ScreenWrap enabled the cursor can wrap around the edges of the screen.  Screen Wrap is particularly useful for trackball users.  Enabling ScreenWrap lets you use the trackball much more freely without the constant distraction of bumping into the sides of the screen.

ScreenWrap “Settings” lets you enable or disable wrapping around any of the four edges of the screen. You choose to wrap at any edge or any combination of edges. If you use the Windows Taskbar in 'AutoHide' mode, use the “Settings” button to tell ToggleMOUSE to not wrap the cursor around the bottom edge of the screen.

If ScreenWrap and PopDesk are both enabled then the corner that activates PopDesk does not wrap so PopDesk can be easily activated.

If ScreenWrap and PrestoSaver are both enabled then the corner that activates PrestoSaver does not wrap so it can also be easily activated.

See also:
PrestoSaver
PopDesk
Other ToggleMOUSE Features


QuickPoint

Overview
QuickPoint makes it easy to navigate in applications that use dialog boxes extensively.

Whenever a dialog box is displayed, QuickPoint will automatically position the cursor over the default button.  QuickPoint eliminates much unnecessary mouse movement when confirmation dialog boxes are displayed.

QuickPoint is especially handy when you are using a track ball or other pointing device that makes it difficult to move the cursor long distances.

Memory
The QuickPoint Memory feature adds smarts to your mouse.  Regular QuickPoint finds the default button.  QuickPoint with Memory also remembers your selections so if you choose a different button, the cursor will appear over that button the next time that dialog box pops up. QuickPoint Memeory allows the QuickPoint feature to learn and adapt to your work habits. After using QuickPoint with the Memeory feature enabled for a short while you will find that QuickPoint will always move the cursor over the button you need even though this button may be different for each specific dialog box within each different application.

Position
The Position option lets you select where on the button, the cursor will be placed.  You can choose to place the cursor at the center of the button, at the center but down a little bit so you can read the button text, or at the bottom right corner of the button.

Highlight
On very large or hard-to-read screens QuickPoint can help you to follow the movement of the mouse pointer when it is moved.  The Highlight option will indicate the new position of the cursor whenever QuickPoint finds a button for you.  There are two highlighting options.  The ‘Draw Circles’ option will display a series of concentric circles narrowing down on the mouse pointer’s position.  The ‘Red Dot’ option will briefly display a red dot underneath the mouse pointer’s new position.

Using the Quickpoint “Exceptions” feature you can instruct QuickPoint not to position the cursor over the dialog boxes in certain windows. For more information see the help topic QuickPoint Exceptions .

Note that QuickPoint works with the majority of your applications however there are some applications whose design prevents QuickPoint from working.

See also:
QuickPoint Exceptions
Other ToggleMOUSE Features


ActiMouse

With ActiMouse enabled you can bring an application to the front just by moving the cursor over the window of the application. Many people find that this is much more convenient than having to move the cursor over the application and then click on it.

The Settings button allows you to control and customize the ActiMouse feature. See the ActiMouse Settings  for complete instructions on how to customize the ActiMouse feature to match your work habits.

See also:
ActiMouse Settings
Other ToggleMOUSE Features


EconoClick Tree View Single Click

If you enable this option you will be able to open items in standard tree views by clicking on them once instead of having to double-click on them.    This feature works with all standard Explorer windows that use tree controls and in all applications that use the standard Windows tree control.

See also:
Other ToggleMOUSE Features


EconoClick List View Single Click

If you enable this option you will be able to open items in standard list views by clicking on them once instead of having to double-click on them.    This feature works with all standard Explorer windows and in many other places such as Open dialog boxes and standard list views.

Tips: With this option selected you can still select an item without opening it.  Just hold down the Ctrl key when you click and the item will be selected but not opened.   To rename a file or folder in a list view, right-click on it and select the Rename option.

See also:
Other ToggleMOUSE Features


EconoClick Desktop Single Click

If you enable this option you will be able to open your desktop shortcuts by clicking on them once instead of having to double-click on them.

See also:
Other ToggleMOUSE Features


EconoClick Left Right

With this option enabled you can double-click by pressing the left and right mouse buttons at the same time.  To use this feature, first press the left button and then press the right button.  This option is very useful if your mouse makes it difficult to accurately double-click.

See also:
Other ToggleMOUSE Features


EconoClick Middle Button

With this option enabled you can use the Middle Button to double-click.   This feature can save you a lot of time and reduce the number of clicks that you have to make while you work with your computer.

If you have a 2-button mouse, see the Buttons Functions page for ways that you can assign hotkeys or button combinations to perform double-clicks.

See also:
Other ToggleMOUSE Features


UniButtons

The UniButtons feature makes all mouse buttons behave like the left mouse button.  UniButtons is useful for younger computer users who are just getting used to the using the mouse and may not understand the difference between each button.

See also:
Other ToggleMOUSE Features


PanicStopper

PanicStopper is also useful for younger computer users.

Young computer users can sometimes become frustrated when their mouse actions do not present visible or audible feedback.  They will start to move the mouse wildly in an effort to generate some feedback.  This compounds the problem because excessive motion can cause the cursor to disappear off the screen.

The PanicStopper feature offers a number of settings that detect excessive cursor motion or button clicks and provide visual and audible feedback.

The PanicStopper settings allow you to control the sensitivity of the PanicStopper feature.  The settings also allow you to select what ToggleMOUSE should do when panic is detected.  A graphic can be shown for a specified amount of time or you may specify that a password must be entered before continuing to use the computer.

See also:
Other ToggleMOUSE Features


QuickScroll Overview

Overview
QuickScroll makes scrolling a breeze! When you enable the QuickScroll option ToggleMOUSE will provide you with the ability to scroll in most applications without ever having to use the Windows scroll bars. As you may know, these Windows scroll bars can be annoying to use. First you have to move the cursor all the way to the right side of the window, then you have to precisely position the cursor over either the scroll bar, tab or one of the scrolling arrows, finally you must repeatedly click the mouse button to scroll your document or Web page. When you use the ToggleMOUSE QuickScroll option you simply choose a keyboard or mouse button hotkey that you find convenient and then use this hotkey to tell ToggleMOUSE to enter QuickScroll scrolling mode. After pressing this keyboard or  mouse button hotkey your mouse cursor will show the scrolling symbol, telling you that you may now scroll by simply moving your mouse. Move your mouse up to scroll up, down to scroll down and left or right to scroll horizontally. QuickScroll is easy, convenient, and reduces the risk of injury due to the strain caused by repetitive clicking of the mouse buttons.

Activating QuickScroll

To activate QuickScroll, assign it to a mouse hotkey. Certain hotkeys are particularly suitable to activate the QuickScroll mode. Those that use a two-button mouse will find the “rightbutton+leftbutton” or the “press & hold a mouse button” hotkey option ideal.  This way they do not have to reach for the keyboard in order to enter scrolling mode. (For more information on QuickScroll hotkey selection see the help topic: QuickScroll Hotkey Selection).

In this example we will use the “letfbutton+rightbutton” mouse buttons, pressed at the same time, as the hotkey that will activate QuickScroll. First, under the “Settings” area of the QuickScroll  window choose the “leftbutton+rightbutton” hotkey as the one that activates Quickscroll. Next, start your web browser or word processor and open a large document or web page that requires scrolling in order to see the whole document.

To use QuickScroll, click the left and right mouse buttons at the same time. Click anywhere inside the window in which you wish to scroll. The QuickScroll icon will appear at the position where you clicked. Move the mouse in the direction that you wish to scroll.  The cursor shape will change to indicate your direction of scrolling.  To stop scrolling, click again or press the space bar on the keyboard.

There are also several ways to customize the QuickScroll feature to better match your requirements and working habits:

The “Speed” controls will allow you to independently control the horizontal and vertical scrolling speed or choose a dynamic speed control option (see the help topic QuickScroll Speed for more information).

The “Options” section allows you to choose which directions you wish to enable scrolling for, and the type of cursor (color or greyscale) that will be displayed to indicate that scrolling mode has been activated. There are also options to return the cursor to its original position after scrolling,  and to activate a special trackball mode for those who will be using a trackball. (See the help topic QuickScroll Options for more information).

QuickScroll works with most applications however there are some applications whose design prevents it from working as expected.  If you are having troubles using QuickScroll with one of your applications, contact Toggle Software and we’ll see if we can correct the problem.

See also:
QuickScroll Hotkey Selection
QuickScroll Speed
QuickScroll Options
Using Hotkeys
Other ToggleMOUSE Features


QuickScroll Speed

The QuickScroll speed selections let you control how fast scrolling will occur.   Move the slider to the right to allow faster scrolling; move the slider to the left to select slower scrolling.

With the “Dynamic Speed Control” option selected, scrolling will occur slowly if the cursor is close to the point where you started scrolling.  To scroll faster, move the cursor further from the starting point.  When Dynamic Speed Control is turned off, scrolling occurs at the same rate regardless of how far the mouse pointer has moved from the starting point.

Use of the “Dynamic Speed Control” option is recommended since it gives you more control over navigation.

See also:
QuickScroll Overview
QuickScroll Options
QuickScroll Hotkey Selection
Other ToggleMOUSE Features


Button Functions

Button functions allow you to assign handy tasks to unused mouse buttons and keyboard keys.

The Buttons Page shows a list of all button functions that have been assigned and are currently in effect.

To add a new button function, press the Add button and the Action Wizard will lead you through the steps of assigning a function to an unused button or keystroke.

Page 1 of the Action Wizard presents a list of the button functions that you can choose from.  Select a button function and press the Next button.

Page 2 lets you choose whether you would like to assign the function to a keyboard key or to a mouse button.  Make your selection and press the Next button.

Page 3 lets you select the hotkey.  Make your selection and press the Next button. If you choose to “press and hold” a mouse button as the hotkey then the “Press and Hold Settings” button will be displayed. This allows you to control the time delay for the “press and hold” hotkey. For more information see the help topic Press And hold Settings.

Finally, Page 4 allows you to confirm you selections and assign the button function.

If you would like to remove a button function, go to the Button page, select the function and then press the Remove Key.

See also:
Press and Hold Settings
Using Hotkeys
Other ToggleMOUSE Features


AutoMouse

Overview
AutoMouse allows you to record a set of mouse actions and then play them back at the touch of a key.  AutoMouse saves you time by allowing you to automate repetitive tasks.

To make an AutoMouse recording, select the AutoMouse page and press the New Recording button. The AutoMouse Wizard will lead you through the steps of creating a recording.

Details
Page 1 of the Wizard prompts you to enter a name for the recording you are about to make.  Enter a name that describes the action you are about to record.  For example, if you plan to move the cursor to the Start Menu, navigate through it and then start your word processor, call your new recording ‘Start Word Processor’.

Page 2 gives you some final instructions before you will start to make your recording.  When you press the Next button, the ToggleMOUSE window will disappear then you can start the series of actions to be recorded.  Remember that when you are finished recording, press Ctrl+C.

After you have finished your recording by pressing Ctrl+C the ToggleMOUSE window will appear and Page 3 will be displayed.  Page 3 lets you test your recording.  If after testing your recording you would like to re-record your set of actions, press the Prev button to return to Page 2.  Press the Next button if you are satisfied with your recording.

Using Page 4 you can tell ToggleMOUSE to playback your recording several times in a row.  Make your selection and press the Next button when you are finished.

Page 5 lets you adjust the speed at which your recording will be played back.  Move the slider to the right to increase the playback speed.  Move the slider to the left to slow down the playback speed.  The Test Recording button to see the change in the playback speed.

Pages 6 and 7 let you assign your recording to a hotkey.  After you have selected a hotkey your recording will be played back whenever you press the hotkey.

Finally page 8 lets you confirm and save your recording.

An AutoMouse recording can be stopped at any time during playback by pressing “Ctrl+C”.

See also:
Other ToggleMOUSE Features


PopDesk

PopDesk gives you quick access to your desktop shortcuts even when you are using applications that cover some or all of the desktop.

Just move the cursor into the corner of the screen (choose a corner in the PopDesk Settings ) and the PopDesk drop-down list will appear, presenting a list of all your desktop shortcuts.  Select an item from the list and it will be opened just as if you had double-clicked on its desktop icon.

The PopDesk “Settings” button lets you customize Popdesk. You can choose which corner of the screen will activate PopDesk, the time delay before Popdesk appears and the order in which Popdesk will display your desktop items in its drop down menu. For more information about PopDesk Settings see the help topic: PopDesk Settings .

The PopDesk feature can also be configured for hot-key activation. To enable hot-key activation of PopDesk use the “Button Functions”  feature of ToggleMouse.  Click on the “Buttons” tab along the top of the ToggleMOUSE main window then press the “Add” button. This will start the “Action Wizard”. Choose “Show PopDesk” as the action from the list provided. The “Actions Wizard” will then prompt you to select a hot-key. The hot-key chosen can then be used to display the PopDesk menu at any time.

Please Note:
Your chosen “hotspot” used to activate PopDesk should not be the same corner of the screen selected as the ”hotspot” for the Presto Saver feature. For example: if you have already selected the top-right corner of the screen as the “hotspot” for PrestoSaver then choose either the top-left, bottom-right, or bottom-left corner as the “hotspot” for PopDesk.
Please note that if ScreenWrap and PopDesk are both enabled then the corner that activates PopDesk does not wrap. This makes it easier to activate PopDesk.

See also:
PopDesk Settings
Button Functions
PrestoSaver
ScreenWrap
Other ToggleMOUSE Features


ClockMouse

When you press the ClockMouse hotkey, a small digital clock is displayed over the mouse pointer.

ClockMouse is very useful when you use the Windows task bar in Auto-Hide mode.  With ClockMouse you can check the date and time quickly and easily with out having to move the cursor to the bottom of the screen to display the task bar.

If you do not use the task bar Auto-Hide option, using ClockMouse can save you a valuable bit of real estate on the task bar.  After enabling ClockMouse you can remove the clock from the Windows task bar by right clicking on the clock, selecting Properties and deselecting the Show Clock option.

The Settings button allows you to select a 12-hour display (e.g. 1:05pm) or a 24-hour display (e.g. 13:05).

See also:
Hotkeys
Other ToggleMOUSE Features


Enhanced Wheel Support

Wheel Enhance works with the wheel or other scrolling device on your mouse. Wheel Enhance extends the compatibility of the mouse wheel and lets it work with many applications that were not designed with the wheel in mind.

For Example: The Microsoft® IntelliMouse™ and some other brands of scrolling mice offer the scrolling feature, but only for certain more recently built applications which have been designed to support the scrolling wheel.  Unfortunately, if your applications do not include wheel support, the wheel cannot be used for scrolling.

By activating Wheel Enhance you can enable your mouse wheel or scrolling device to work with Notepad, Corel WordPerfect, Netscape 3.x and many other applications that were developed before mouse wheels were invented.

Enhanced Wheel Support also allows you control over the scrolling speed. Use the drop down list to choose a scrolling speed from the preset values provided. The preset values indicate the number of lines that will be scrolled each with each flick of the scrolling wheel. The higher the number of lines the faster the wheel will seem to scroll.

The “Exceptions” button will allow you to exclude certain applications that are new enough to already have built-in scrolling support. When you do this you can take advantage of the slightly smoother scrolling that these newer applications offer. For instructions on how to exclude certain applications see: Enhanced Wheel Support Exceptions

See also:
Enhanced Wheel Support Exceptions
Other ToggleMOUSE Features


Wheel Switch

Wheel Switch adds power to your mouse wheel or other scrolling devices.

With Wheel Switch activated you can switch between your applications by holding down the Ctrl key and rotating the mouse wheel.

A popup window will show you the apps that are running.  Rotate the wheel to select the application you wish to activate and then release the Ctrl key.  The selected application will be activated.

See also:
Other ToggleMOUSE Features


Mouse Odometer

The Mouse Odometer keeps track of how far you have moved the mouse.

The Settings button allows you to select which unit type you want displayed and allows you to reset the distance.  Also from the Settings section you can turn on Odometer Milestones.  When Milestones are enabled ToggleMOUSE will automatically notify you when your mouse has passed milestone distances such as 1, 5 and 10 miles.

Some of our mice have logged over 100 miles!

See also:
Other ToggleMOUSE Features


Joystick
Joystick Mouse

The Joystick Mouse allows you to move the cursor even if no mouse is attached to the system.  When you push the joystick, the mouse will move in the direction that you push.

To click, press the primary joystick button.  To right-click, press the secondary joystick button.

With Acceleration enabled, the mouse pointer will move faster if you press and hold the joystick in one direction.  Enabling the Acceleration feature is recommended since it provides more responsive motion and makes it easier to move the mouse pointer across long distances.

If you have two joysticks connected to your system the “joystick selection” option will allow you to select which joystick will be used to emulate the mouse. Using this option you can choose either the primary or secondary joystick for use as the “Joystick Mouse”.  To determine which joystick is the primary and which the secondary you will have to refer to the documentation supplied with your joysticks or game port.

The Test section at the bottom of the Joystick page lets you verify that your joystick is installed and working.   If you press the joystick you will see arrows appear in the white box, displaying the direction in which you are pressing the joystick.

If the arrows do not appear when you press the joystick, check the Joystick applet in the Control Panel to verify that the correct drivers for your model have been installed.  In most cases, the correct drivers come with your joystick on a diskette or CD-ROM.

See also:
Other ToggleMOUSE Features


Keyboard Mouse

The Keyboard Mouse allows you to move the cursor even if no mouse is attached to the system.

The Keyboard Mouse is handy as an alternative to a mouse or other pointing device when you are using your desktop or laptop computer in a confined environment.

There are a number of convenient keyboard mouse layouts to select from and the Dynamics section allows you to customize the speed and acceleration of cursor movement.

For more information on how to use the keyboard mouse to click, double-click and move the cursor, select the Keyboard Mouse Layouts item, below.

See also:
Keyboard Mouse Layouts
Keyboard Mouse Dynamics

Other ToggleMOUSE Features


Keyboard Mouse Layouts

The Keyboard Mouse offers several convenient keyboard layouts to choose from:

Numeric Keypad

If you are using a full-sized keyboard you will probably find that it is most convenient to use the numerical keypad for Keyboard Mouse operation.  The numeric keypad options allow you the greatest control over the mouse.

Summary:
Move Cursor Upwards:	Keypad 8
Move Cursor Left:	Keypad 4
Move Cursor Right:	Keypad 6
Move Cursor Downwards:	Keypad 2
Diagonal Movement:	Keypad 7,9,1 and 3

Left Click:	Keypad 5
Right Click:	Keypad * (multiply)
Double-Click:	Keypad + (plus) or
Press Keypad 5 twice quickly

Ctrl + Arrow Keys

On keyboards without number pads you can select the Ctrl-Arrows option.  Using this selection,  the Keyboard Mouse is activated when you hold down the Control key and press the arrows keys. To left-click, press Ctrl-A.  To right-click press Ctrl-Z.  To double-click, press Ctrl-A twice in rapid succession.

Summary:
Move Cursor Upwards:	Ctrl+UpArrow
Move Cursor Left:	Ctrl+LeftArrow
Move Cursor Right:	Ctrl+RightArrow
Move Cursor Downwards:	Ctrl+DownArrow

Left Click:	Ctrl+A
Right Click:	Ctrl+Z
Double-Click:	Press Ctrl-A twice quickly

Ctrl + IJKM

You can also use Ctrl+IJKM where Ctrl+I and Ctrl+M are used for up-down movement and Ctrl+J and Ctrl+K are used for left-right movement.  To left-click, press Ctrl+A.  To right-click press Ctrl+Z.  To double-click, press Ctrl+A twice in rapid succession.

Summary:
Move Cursor Upwards:	Ctrl+I
Move Cursor Left:	Ctrl+J
Move Cursor Right:	Ctrl+K
Move Cursor Downwards:	Ctrl+M

Left Click:	Ctrl+A
Right Click:	Ctrl+Z
Double-Click:	Press Ctrl-A twice quickly

See also:
Keyboard Mouse
Keyboard Mouse Dynamics

Other ToggleMOUSE Features


Keyboard Mouse Dynamics

The Keyboard Mouse Dynamics section allows you to customize the action and feel of the Keyboard Mouse.

You can specify how far the cursor is moved when a Keyboard Mouse key is pressed and whether or not you wish to activate acceleration.

When acceleration is activated, the Keyboard Mouse will move faster when you hold down a movement key, making it easy to cross long distances.

See also:
Keyboard Mouse
Keyboard Mouse Layouts

Other ToggleMOUSE Features


How to Order

We offer a number of convenient ways to place your order.  You can order on-line using any major credit card, order by phone, order fax or order by mail.

The ordering page of our web site has complete details on how to place your order.  To visit our web site point your web browser to:

www.toggle.com

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Contents
Contacting Toggle Software


Contacting Toggle Software
Contacting Toggle Software Inc.

Visit our web site for a list of ways to contact us.

To visit our web site point your web browser to:

www.toggle.com

See also:
How to Order


VisiMouse Settings

The VisiMouse Settings button allows you to select how long the VisiMouse popup window will remain on the screen after you perform a mouse action. Use the check box to select a preset time delay value or check the custom option and enter a value of your own (in milliseconds) in the space provided.

See also:
VisiMouse
Other ToggleMOUSE Features


Blinking Settings

Use the Settings button to specify how long ToggleMOUSE should wait before starting to blink the cursor. Use the check box to choose one of the pre-defined time delay values or choose “custom” and enter a time delay value (in seconds) of your choice in the space provided.

If you check the “Don’t blink, just hide the cursor after the blink time” box at the bottom then the cursor will disappear from view after the selected time delay.

See also:
Blinking
Other ToggleMOUSE Features


ActiMouse Settings

The Settings button allows you to control and customize the ActiMouse feature. There are three sections in the ActiMouse settings dialog box:

In the “Preferences” section, at the top, you can choose whether moving the cursor over any part of the application window or just the title bar will activate the window. You can also choose whether or not you want to exclude application windows that contain active dialog boxes. Check the boxes beside the options you want.

The “Delay” section lets you specify how long ToggleMOUSE will wait before bringing the application to the front. Use the drop down listing to choose one of the preset time delay values.

The “Exceptions” section, at the bottom, lets you instruct ActiMouse to ignore certain windows based on the text displayed in the window’s titlebar area. To exclude a particular window click on the “Add” button. You will then be prompted to enter part of the text displayed in the titlebar area of the window or windows you wish to exclude. A listing of these “text rules” you have created will be shown in the area above the “Add” button for quick reference.

See also:
ActiMouse
Other ToggleMOUSE Features


Enhanced Wheel Support Exceptions

When you activate Enhanced Wheel Support you can enable your mouse wheel or scrolling device to work with Notepad, Corel WordPerfect, Netscape 3.x and many other older applications that were developed before mouse wheels were invented.

The “Exceptions” button will allow you to exclude certain newer applications that are new enough to already have built-in scrolling support. When you do this you can take advantage of the slightly smoother scrolling that these newer applications offer.

It’s easy to exclude an application that you know already has wheel support (if you’re not sure if the application has wheel support then check your documentation or with the author/manufacturer to find out). Click the “Add” button to add the application you wish to exclude. You will then be prompted to enter some of the text that is normally displayed in the titlebar area of the applications window. A listing of these “text rules” created to exclude “wheel-supported” applications is displayed in the area above the “Add” button for quick reference.

See also:
Enhanced Wheel Support
Other ToggleMOUSE Features


QuickScroll Options

QuickScroll includes several options to help you better integrate “mouse scrolling” with your hardware and personal preferences:

The “Directions” selection lets you select which directions you wish to enable scrolling for.

The “Cursors” option lets you select black and white, grayscale or color scrolling cursors.  Note that on some systems, color scroll cursors may flicker as you scroll.  If your system does not support flicker-free scrolling cursors, return to the Scroll page and select black and white scroll cursors.

With the “Return Cursor to Original Position” option selected, the cursor will return to the position you started at, after you have finished scrolling.

The “Trackball Mode” option is recommended for users of trackballs and other roller-ball pointing devices.  In Trackball mode, you can freely rotate the trackball and QuickScroll will scroll in your direction of movement.

QuickScroll works with most applications however there are some applications whose design prevents it from working as expected.  If you are having troubles using QuickScroll with one of your applications, contact Toggle Software and we’ll see if we can correct the problem.

See also:
QuickScroll Overview
QuickScroll Speed
QuickScroll Hotkey Selection
Other ToggleMOUSE Features


QuickPoint Exceptions

With QuickPoint activated the cursor will be automatically positioned over the default button of any dialog box that appears. This saves you time and frees you from having to move mouse every time to locate the required button inside the dialog box.

There may, however, be some situations when there are several different open windows displayed on your screen. You may want to be able to move the cursor in and out of these areas without having QuickScroll reposition the cursor inside window. To handle this situation QuickPoint includes an “Exceptions” option which allows you to disable the QuickPoint feature for any window or windows you specify.

It’s easy to exclude QuickPoint from a window. Click the “Add” button to add the window that you wish to exclude. You will then be prompted to enter some of the text that is normally displayed in the titlebar area of that window. A listing of these “text rules” you have created to exclude the QuickPoint feature from specific windows will be displayed in the area above the “Add” button, in the QuickPoint Exceptions Window, for quick reference.

See also:
QuickPoint
Other ToggleMOUSE Features


PopDesk Settings

The Popdesk Settings button lets you configure PopDesk to better suit your work habits. There are two main sections to the PopDesk Settings Window:

The “Options” area allows you to choose which corner of the screen will be used to activate PopDesk. The drop down list will let you choose any one of the four corners of your screen. After you have made your selection PopDesk will be activated whenever you move the cursor into that corner of the screen.  Please note that if ScreenWrap and PopDesk are both enabled then the corner that activates PopDesk does not wrap. This makes it easier to activate PopDesk.

Also found in the “Options” area is a drop down list that will let you choose a time delay value to assign to the PopDesk feature. Whichever time delay value you choose is the amount of time that the cursor will have to remain in the corner of the screen before the PopDesk menu listing is displayed. This option is useful to prevent PopDesk from being displayed every time the cursor moves briefly into a screen corner that is set to activate Popdesk as described above.

Below the Options area is the section for “Sort Order” settings. This setting allows you to adjust the order in which the PopDesk drop down menu will display your Desktop items. It is possible to move an item up or down within the drop down PopDesk menu by one more entries. Highlight the item you want to move by clicking on its name in the list, then click the appropriate button to move the item Up or Down. Click the “To Top” button to move a frequently used item to the very top of the list or the “To Bottom” to move a seldom needed item to the bottom of the list.

A handy “QuickSort” button will automatically sort all PopDesk menu items alphabetically. The check boxes provided will allow “My Computer”, “Network Neighborhood” or “Internet Explorer” to remain at the top when the “QuickSort” option is used.

See also:
PopDesk
Screen Wrap
Other ToggleMOUSE Features


Press and  Hold Settings

This dialog box is opened when you press the “Press and Hold Settings” button. This button is displayed after choosing to press and hold one of your mouse buttons as a hotkey. In this dialog box you can specify how long you must keep the mouse button depressed before it acts as a hotkey. The drop down listing provides a range of values. Select the time delay you want. A delay of 0.8 seconds (the default setting) is usually best for most people.

See also:
Hotkeys
Other ToggleMOUSE Features


QuickScroll Hotkey Selection

The ToggleMOUSE QuickScroll option offers convenient scrolling using the mouse. When you are setting up the QuickScroll option you can choose the hotkey that will be used to enter scrolling mode. The most convenient hotkey to use for activating QuickScroll will, in most cases, be one that does not require you to reach over and press down a keyboard key every time you want to scroll. Most users will find that using a mouse button as the QuickScroll hotkey will be the most convenient way to activate QuickScroll.

Unfortunately some users, especially those using a two-button mouse, will find that they do not have a spare mouse button to assign to the “activate QuickScroll feature” hotkey. ToggleMOUSE provides the solution to this problem. By offering a variety of unique “mouse button” hotkey options, ToggleMOUSE will allow you to configure QuickScroll for fast mouse-click activation regardless of the type of mouse you use.

Here is how to enable access to QuickScroll using a mouse button.

1) In the QuickScroll “Settings” section, under the Scroll tab, choose “Select New Hotkey” from the drop down list. This will bring up the “Select Hotkey” window.

2) Click the Mouse tab in the ” Select Hotkey “ window. Under “Modifier” click the arrow and choose “none” from the drop down listing.

3) Under “Button” click the arrow and view the options available in the drop down list. These are the mouse buttons you can assign as hotkeys. The following mouse button actions would be ideal for use to activate QuickScroll:

For those using two-button mice:

•	Left+Right button together

•	Press & Hold Left button or Press & Hold Right button

For those using three-button mice:

•	Left+Right buttons, Left+Middle buttons or Right+Middle Buttons.

•	Press&Hold Left Button, Press& Hold Right Button or Press & Hold Middle Button

If you are using a mouse with a built in scrolling wheel the wheel acts as a middle button therefore any of the above actions apply.

If you are using a Logitech ™ mouse that has a fourth “thumb button” then this option will be available to you as well as those mentioned above.

See also:
QuickScroll Overview
QuickScroll Options
QuickScroll Speed
Hotkeys
Other ToggleMOUSE Features


Presto Saver

Presto Saver offers a fast way to activate your screen saver. Use Presto Saver to force your screen saver to come on whenever you need it, instead of waiting for it come on by the Windows default  “time-delay” activation.

To use Presto Saver first choose a corner of the screen to designate as the “Hotspot”. You can select any of one of the four corners of the screen using the drop down list.  After you have selected a corner as the “Hotspot”, moving the mouse cursor into this area will cause your screen saver to come on.

Please note that you will need to have a screen saver already running on your system. The Windows screen saver can be easily set up by right-clicking on your desktop and selecting “properties”. Click the screen saver tab and then choose the screen saver you want from the drop down list. The screen saver you choose here will be displayed when you use Presto Saver.

The Presto Saver feature is useful if you are stepping away from your desk for a few moments and wish to hide the contents of your screen from prying eyes. Turn on the Windows built-in password protection for your screensaver and then move the cursor into your chosen corner of the screen (“Hotspot”) before leaving your desk. This will prevent someone from viewing the contents of your screen while you’re away.

The Presto Saver feature can also be configured for hot-key activation. To enable hot-key activation of  Presto Saver use the “Button Functions”  feature of ToggleMouse.  Click on the “Buttons” tab shown along the top of the ToggleMOUSE main window, then press the “Add” button. This will start the “Action Wizard”. Choose “Start Screen Saver” as the action from the list provided. The “Actions Wizard” will then prompt you to select a hot-key. The hot-key chosen can then be used to start your screen saver easily.

Please Note:
Your chosen Presto Saver “hotspot” should not be the same corner of the screen selected to activate the PopDesk feature. For example: if you have selected the top-left corner of the screen as the “hotspot” for the PopDesk feature then choose either the top-right, bottom-right, or bottom-left corner as the “hotspot” for Presto Saver.
Please also note that if ScreenWrap and Presto Saver are both enabled then the corner that activates PrestoSaver does not wrap. This makes it easier to activate PrestoSaver.

 See also:
PopDesk
PopDesk Settings
Button Functions
Other ToggleMOUSE Features


Upgrading From v4.4.x or Earlier

Our purchasing system has changed.  For version 4.5 and later you will need a new serial number for ToggleMouse.  Obtaining your new serial number is easy.

Just visit our web site at http://www.toggle.com and click on the “How to Upgrade” button, found on the left side of the home page.