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Useful functions
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Save and test keytable - Create binary MWX File
This function checks the current keytable for compile errors, without downloading the result into the keyboard
connected.
The downloadable binary MWX file is created after successful compilation. The content of the MWX file is
identical to the “executable” configuration you would download into a connected keyboard.
This MWX file format is especially useful to hand it down to your customers for download without changes. To
download the MWX binary keytables the customer then uses Copy2MWX (DOS) or the Download Utility C2K
(Windows).
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Layers - Very useful to see how the keys are programmed
When enabling this feature the key positions programmed on the currently selected layer are colored pink. When
moving the mouse pointer over the keys, the programmed sequence of this layer appears.
Figure 9
Changing the key size
• Each key cap only has one mechanically active position, no matter what size it has (1x1, 1x2, 2x2, etc.).
• Therefore it's recommended to program all covered key positions the same way, not to get confused by
differently mounting the key caps afterwards.
• To change the key size, first mark the left upper key position. The actual key position is displayed with a grey-
blue border. Then drag the right and lower edge to the key size needed.
• When "enlarging" the key size now automatically all covered key positions are assigned with the
programming of the left upper position – this is used for download and also for saving the file.
• As an advantage, you just can remove for example a double-key, rotate it by 180° and go on without
changing anything in case of a mechanically damaged contact after a long intensive usage. So you get a two
times lifetime in this example.
• If different functions shall be placed on the covered key positions, the key size must remain 1x1.
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