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How do you use your X-keys?

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.

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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.

Broadcasting

Broadcaster's use the X-keys to streamline their processes into easy to manage solutions, allowing video and sound engineers to focus on the broadcast quality, not the broadcast technology.

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.

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.

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 Adobe 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 CS3. 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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