Hi guys,
I am pretty sure it is possible, however I am not certain.
I wanted to know: Is it possible to add some gestures to the trackpad, such as swiping left with 2 fingers etc, just like all the 2-finger gestures one might have on a MacBook or so.
I know, it might be a silly mod, but if it's possible; why not?!
Thanks!
adelancker said:
Hi guys,
I am pretty sure it is possible, however I am not certain.
I wanted to know: Is it possible to add some gestures to the trackpad, such as swiping left with 2 fingers etc, just like all the 2-finger gestures one might have on a MacBook or so.
I know, it might be a silly mod, but if it's possible; why not?!
Thanks!
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Actually, those gestures are already built in! You have to change the Mouse Cursor mode under Asus Custom Settings. If you set it to "Gesture Mode", those gestures will work.
Actually, the two finger scroll woks even with the normal mouse cursor mode too! Have you not tried it?
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jtrosky said:
Actually, those gestures are already built in! You have to change the Mouse Cursor mode under Asus Custom Settings. If you set it to "Gesture Mode", those gestures will work.
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Thanks for the reply! I've done that, but here's what I've found:
1) Scrolling is counter-intuitive as opposed to the 'mouse cursor' setting
2) When trying to scroll to the left, it recognises the gesture too easily as a zooming gesture, which makes it super mega irritating to use.
Or is there a mod for that mode that I missed out on?
Anyway, thanks for the reply! Much appreciated!
adelancker said:
Thanks for the reply! I've done that, but here's what I've found:
1) Scrolling is counter-intuitive as opposed to the 'mouse cursor' setting
2) When trying to scroll to the left, it recognises the gesture too easily as a zooming gesture, which makes it super mega irritating to use.
Or is there a mod for that mode that I missed out on?
Anyway, thanks for the reply! Much appreciated!
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The two finger scrolling also works in the normal "Mouse Cursor" mode too....
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jtrosky said:
The two finger scrolling also works in the normal "Mouse Cursor" mode too....
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Yes, I know. I might have put it in an unclear manner.
What I meant to say is: whereas I find the Mouse Cursor way of scrolling very handy and intuitive, I find the Gesture way of doing it (you know- the "upside down scrolling") somewhat counter-intuitive.
I don"t know if you know what I mean.
On top of that, the scrolling left and zooming gestures often get mixed results, so I was wondering: is there anyone out there who can mod these gestures?
I guess I'm not understanding the problem. The two-finger gestures seem to work perfectly for me (I use the normal "Mouse Cursor Mode"). It doesn't do pinch to zoom, but I find the trackpad too small to use that feature anyway.
Just to make it clearer - what exactly would you prefer the trackpad to do differently?
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jtrosky said:
I guess I'm not understanding the problem. The two-finger gestures seem to work perfectly for me (I use the normal "Mouse Cursor Mode"). It doesn't do pinch to zoom, but I find the trackpad too small to use that feature anyway.
Just to make it clearer - what exactly would you prefer the trackpad to do differently?
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Haha, that's okay!
I know it sometimes might be hard to understand what I am trying to say:
party 'cause I am Belgian, partly because it's hard to explain.
I would like the trackpad to join the two types of configurations in one, so that:
you'd have the regular (MacBook-like scroll) as seen in the Normal Cursor mode
you'd have the option to zoom and go back using other two-finger gestures
Hope the message get's across...
adelancker said:
Hi guys,
I am pretty sure it is possible, however I am not certain.
I wanted to know: Is it possible to add some gestures to the trackpad, such as swiping left with 2 fingers etc, just like all the 2-finger gestures one might have on a MacBook or so.
I know, it might be a silly mod, but if it's possible; why not?!
Thanks!
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This should be in development. If the debts read this they might make a cool mod!
Samzebian said:
This should be in development. If the debts read this they might make a cool mod!
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This is something I'd like to see! Maybe some more keyboard mods, not unlike the mod that allows you to change the default browser for the browser key.
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I've read somewhere that the bezel is a bit thick to comfortably typing using two thumbs. Can anyone verify that?
Thanks!
In landscape it is certainly quite difficult for me to type with any of the keyboards. Thumb keyboard is the best so far, but I wouldn't like to spend too much time typing like this.
Works well for me.. I can hold the tablet securely and touch my thumbs together, then and again, I do have quite large hands.
I tend to stick to the default Android keyboard because of this.. the keys are bigger so I make less mistakes. I guess everyone is different.
Thumb keyboard all the way for me. The tablet rests at the base of my knuckles and I can reach the keys with minimal effort. Perhaps you need to adjust the settings? I know I could never use this stock keyboard.
another vote for thumb keyboad when holding in both hands.. e.g when lying on the sofa.. having the split keyboard with numberpad in the middle is cool.. the predictive text aint bad either and height adjustable keyboard makes it quite useful
I didn't want to make a new thread but here is the link (courtesy of the G-Tablet forum here on xda) to download a beta version of Thumb Keyboard.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034547
Is there an app/solution to having one keyboard for landscape mode (default android layout) and another for portrait mode (thumb keyboard) which appears automatically dependant on the orientation of the tablet? I'm fed up with having to keep switching it via the settings.
The best solution would be a more customizable keyboard...
For example, I do like the stock one, but usually use the Asus keyboard just because the '@' character is very counter-intuitive on the stock one. On the other hand, the spacebar in the Asus one is way too short for my linking (and I end up missing it quite a lot)
Having a keyboard where you can customize the layout would be really cool.
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Is there an app/solution to having one keyboard for landscape mode (default android layout) and another for portrait mode (thumb keyboard) which appears automatically dependant on the orientation of the tablet? I'm fed up with having to keep switching it via the settings.
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I could've sworn that Thumb Keyboard automatically offers different layouts depending on tablet orientation.. or do you not like the version offered in portrait mode?
It does, its down in the settings, Layout Keyboard.
There is a check box you and then you can select seperate layouts for portrait and landscape.
Also the new beta is built for 10.1 tablets and has been extended
http://thumb4beta.blogspot.com/
The xoom forum is getting a lot of app love, due to it being the first baby on the block. I wish there was a way to get these all in sync, because Honeycomb really is somewhat the same across the board for now.
R.
how do you toggle between different keyboards
combat goofwing said:
how do you toggle between different keyboards
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The quick way is to press an icon on the taskbar in the lower right while a keyboard is open. There's a good video of it in the link below. I'm looking forward to trying out the swiftkey tablet keyboard shown in the video (currently unreleased).
http://www.androidcentral.com/honeycomb-allows-quick-change-screen-keyboards
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I'm using Swiftkey for tablets (beta) right now and it is amazing. I strongly recommend it.
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Where did you find the download for the beta?
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IIJBII said:
Where did you find the download for the beta?
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It's in a closed invite only beta. You need a special SwiftKey VIP invite code in order to participate.
http://www.androidcentral.com/swiftkey-tablet-beta-now-available-vip-forum-members
Swift key tablet beta, and needs vip access, but it is amazing and looks like tron 2
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...but what invite code do you use at the bottom ?
i'm using the "Tablet Keyboard" Free version. It's okay... really wish the swiftkey one wasn't a closed beta
Random question... is there a button on the dock that any of you can find that when you click on a link in the browser it makes a new tab out of that page? for exmple, on windows when you hold down the control key and click it makes a new tab. I tried this on the keyboard and it did not work. Thanks in advance.
I don't have my dock yet, but I'd try ctrl+T
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Jocelyn said:
I don't have my dock yet, but I'd try ctrl+T
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That makes a new tab, but thats not what i'm trying to do. I want to click on a link and make it turn into the new tab.
Example- when i am reading XDA forums and want to open a link someone posts but dont want to leave the forum, then on a windows computer i would hold CTRL and click the link.
Ohhh sorry... Either way I'm very interested in the solution to this.
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Well, in regular android with touch controls you can long press on a link and then choose "open in new tab", so I guess that would work with the touchpad too. That's all I can think of though.
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Random question... is there a button on the dock that any of you can find that when you click on a link in the browser it makes a new tab out of that page? for exmple, on windows when you hold down the control key and click it makes a new tab. I tried this on the keyboard and it did not work. Thanks in advance.
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Try holding CTRL + Shift key then click on the link.
Shift Ctrl does not work, nor does just shift.
The other really random annoying thing that is you can not rearrange your tabs in the native browser. Oh well. Not the end of the world. Hopefully they will push a patch to fix it.
just longclick a link.
I'm sure more 'desktop' like functionality will be added as more Gingerbread tablets get out there. It will not surprise me at all if other manufacturers make keyboard docks like Asus did.
Tablets will get more and more functional, more powerful and usable. Many people will eventually be able to replace laptops and desktops with them.
Yeah, I read that the ctrl c and v (copy paste) doesn't work either. It all depends on the OS and/or apps. I actually don't know of the ctrl key will do anything. Remember honeycomb wasn't meant for a keyboard and mouse. If this combo becomes popular we may see more functionality included.
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Yeah, I read that the ctrl c and v (copy paste) doesn't work either. It all depends on the OS and/or apps. I actually don't know of the ctrl key will do anything. Remember honeycomb wasn't meant for a keyboard and mouse. If this combo becomes popular we may see more functionality included.
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The control keys work in splashtop when controlling your computer.
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I'm tempted to start a thread devoted to suggestions for updates for Asus to be aware of our ideas. Something like a key to enable a tab function seems like it would be easy to implement. Now that they have a majority of the major problems fixed (minus the whole screen lock issue), it seems like its time for the tweeks.
Hi all,
I'm using Dolphin HD NOT Dolphin for Pad as HD offers more features at the moment. However I am missing the back and forward butons so I'm just wondering if there are any keyboard shortcuts to 'mimmick' the back and forward buttons?
Thanks
use gesture
baseballfanz said:
use gesture
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Well that was kind of a 'None Answer' given the question was about keyboard shortcuts.
I have the same question. I'm using a Microsoft Wedge Keyboard on a Xoom. Fantastic Keyboard by the way.
Since I got the keyboard, i will often place my tablet on the stand an arms lengths awy. Reaching over to the tablet to go to the next or back page is a pain.
ShinySideUpAZ said:
Well that was kind of a 'None Answer' given the question was about keyboard shortcuts.
I have the same question. I'm using a Microsoft Wedge Keyboard on a Xoom. Fantastic Keyboard by the way.
Since I got the keyboard, i will often place my tablet on the stand an arms lengths awy. Reaching over to the tablet to go to the next or back page is a pain.
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I didn't see anywhere in the OP about a keyboard.
At the time Dolphin HD lack the onscreen back and forward button hence my suggestion for him to use "gesture".
baseballfanz said:
I didn't see anywhere in the OP about a keyboard.
At the time Dolphin HD lack the onscreen back and forward button hence my suggestion for him to use "gesture".
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Second sentence in OP; ".... wondering if there are any keyboard shortcuts ...."
I've been looking for 3 days. I don't think it exists.
ShinySideUpAZ said:
Second sentence in OP; ".... wondering if there are any keyboard shortcuts ...."
I've been looking for 3 days. I don't think it exists.
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Lol my bad, didn't even see that and i read it many times.:banghead:
With the recent update, I noticed the ability to choose alternative click functions for the dock. The alternative for right click doesn't seem to be working as expected. I assumed context menu meant that it would work like right click (tap and hold), From what i can tell, it seems to work like left click. Everyone else experiencing the same? I was hoping to be able to get right click to work natively with splashtop (since splashtop hasn't gotten around to coding the right click to work like 2x and pocketcloud have).
I also noticed the preferences for the touchpad do nothing...maybe the way Asus implemented the touchpad or the driver, qui sais...
so, it's not just you.
Cheers!
-M
Xda member since 2007
Ditto here, plugged in my vx nano also to see if its just bad implementation for the dock on asus' side, but all i could get was the menu key functionality. I hope that now theres an option on the asus rom to remap those buttons we can get long press on the right click in a custom rom or something, thats the only thing that bugging me about having a right click that doesn't actually right click in a similar way to non tablets/phones.
Yep, confirmed.
+1 to the bug list.
Using the keydock, is there a way to use the touchpad for pinch to zoom functionality? I find it kind of cumbersome to have to do that on the pad screen itself when all the typing is done on the keydock.
FordPrefect said:
Using the keydock, is there a way to use the touchpad for pinch to zoom functionality? I find it kind of cumbersome to have to do that on the pad screen itself when all the typing is done on the keydock.
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Cntr+I , I believe.
AW: [Q] Pinch to zoom with the keydock
adelancker said:
Cntr+I , I believe.
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Well, following your hint, I tried all Ctrl+<keys> ... and discovered a lot of intersting stuff Unfortunately the "pinch to zoom" thing was not among them.
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FordPrefect said:
Well, following your hint, I tried all Ctrl+<keys> ... and discovered a lot of intersting stuff Unfortunately the "pinch to zoom" thing was not among them.
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You can find an entire guide somewhere on the Internet with all the shortcuts.
Believe me; they're handy to memorise.
I just checked and I don't know where you want to use that zoom feature, but it works for me in the browser, where I use zooming the most.
adelancker said:
You can find an entire guide somewhere on the Internet with all the shortcuts.
Believe me; they're handy to memorise.
I just checked and I don't know where you want to use that zoom feature, but it works for me in the browser, where I use zooming the most.
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Ok, will try to find it ... I was trying the browser, but now that we speak of it, using Chrome browser. Will check with the stock browser. As you said, mostly need it for the browser, but also for maps. Sounds like the shortcuts are app dependent. Thanks!
In asus customised settings change the mouse to gesture mode. You should have pinch gestures available on the touch pad that way
sbdags said:
In asus customised settings change the mouse to gesture mode. You should have pinch gestures available on the touch pad that way
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Oh wow Thanks for pointing that out! ... tried in Maps and Browser, and this works like a charm! I have to get accustomed to the strange cursor shape though
On a lighter note, is there a common sense here of somehow flagging a question as answered?
FordPrefect said:
Oh wow Thanks for pointing that out! ... tried in Maps and Browser, and this works like a charm! I have to get accustomed to the strange cursor shape though
On a lighter note, is there a common sense here of somehow flagging a question as answered?
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Good question
I don't think that there is something like that
What always annoyed me about the gesture mode is the scrolling itself, because it recognises zooming a bit too quickly, even when just scrolling.
FordPrefect said:
Oh wow Thanks for pointing that out! ... tried in Maps and Browser, and this works like a charm! I have to get accustomed to the strange cursor shape though
On a lighter note, is there a common sense here of somehow flagging a question as answered?
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No, there's no way to mark a question answered. Once posed, it will float around in here for eternity. Or mankind's demise.