How to install macros on any mouse: what is a macro, does your mouse support macros, how to install a macro

A computer mouse is an integral part of personal computer equipment. Many also can not do without it while working with a laptop. It is actively used both in ordinary work in various programs, and in computer games. There are many mouse models, among the game there are devices with many buttons. Among gamers, the use of macros on the mouse is popular.

What is a macro

A macro in the computer field is a combination of operations performed by the system after pressing a single key. This is used for the convenience of handling a computer mouse - the number of necessary taps and, consequently, the wear rate of the device are reduced. During a tense game, when every second is precious, they help the player out - instead of complicated combinations of clicks, he presses a single button and gets the result. True, macros are not allowed everywhere - some associations of players equate the use of macros with cheating.

Does your mouse support macros?

If the user plans to use a specialized mouse for games and install macros on it, then he should check it for the presence of the Oscar Editor utility. This software will allow the user to independently install and configure everything on their mouse, while while everyone else uses the standard commands installed by developers without the possibility editing. The presence of internal memory will also positively affect the attempt to configure the mouse. Of course, you can customize a mouse that does not support Oscar Editor. But this is many times more difficult, and why endure hardships and difficulties of complicated programming, if you can purchase a device obviously intended for this?

How to install a macro on any mouse

Now directly on the settings on the mice. First of all, we will talk about how to install on the mouse through the Oscar Editor. Necessary sequence of actions:

• Install the editor along with connecting the mouse to a computer or laptop.
• Make sure that the mouse is connected successfully, and all the drivers are installed on it - it should work.
• Select the Oscar Editor shortcut, click RMB, select "Properties" in the drop-down list.
• A window will open where you need to click the "File Location" button.
• A new window will appear - a folder where the files necessary for the Oscar Editor to work are located. The user needs to open the ScripsMacros, Russian and MacroLibrary folders sequentially.
• In this folder you need to put the data downloaded on the Internet - there are many collections, everyone can find macros on the network to their taste.
• After that you need to run Oscar Editor.
• In the main window of the program, select the necessary button, and click on the drop-down list icon for the item corresponding to the selected button.
• Select “Download macro file” and click on the macro file that you want to bind to the specified key. The macro is ready. Macro files can be called as you like for convenience.

Next, we will explain how to install on a specialized mouse, for example, X7 or Bloody. To do this, perform the following actions:

• Install the necessary program from the site of the manufacturer of computer mice or from unofficial sources. For example, the X7 mouse needs the Macros Effect Beta program. Some devices install the software themselves after the first connection to the computer along with the drivers.
• It is necessary to perform standard program settings by automatically downloading the necessary software. Usually it is done automatically, but sometimes it may require pressing a control key or replacing an activation. In any case, on the site with the program or in the mouse instructions, it should be written how to get started.
• There are several options in the kit. Additional items can be downloaded from the Internet.

How to make a mouse macro

Creating a macro yourself is much more difficult, but quite possible. To do this, follow these steps:

• Download Macros Effect from any source.
• Run the program, after unpacking the archive with it.
• In the program window, select the mode - “Press” or “Press”. The second is most often used, therefore it is recommended to select "Depression".
• To create your own version, you need to click on the red button, pictured there, in the program window.
• A new window will appear in which all actions performed in the mouse will be written to a file, which can then be used in the installation program.

Macros Effect can be customized as desired. To enter the settings mode, click on the inscription in the upper right corner of the screen. Now the user has the opportunity to set the tracking and execution keys, that is, you need to record information. These keys determine the beginning and end of the “recording” of actions during the game or anywhere else. It is not recommended to use system keys, such as F8 or tilde, as the “limits” of a record, as their original activity may cause an error. For those who want to feel like "programmers", you can open any macro file using notepad, copy from there list of records, paste them into the “Script” folder of the open program and swap positions and see what happens - options lots of.

How to configure macros on a regular mouse

This operation is performed for a regular mouse in the same way as for a gaming mouse. The problem may occur due to lack of keys. But for those who do not require too many combinations from their mouse, this is enough.