Multiple Monitors: Multiple Mice?
 

The good news: you can now play up to ten tables at once on Party.

The bad news: you'll probably have to play those ten tables on one computer.

Gone are the skins, and so for me are the multiple accounts that allowed me to play on more than one machine.

The one thing I liked about playing 2 PC's / 2 skins was that I could use two pointing devices, one for each screen o' four -- left and right. Even with the mouse speed set to max, it's too hard to navigate eight tables across two screens (plus a main monitor for the usual PC business). Is there a way to use two separate mice, one for each screen?

My wrist hurts. Without a solution, this could force me back to one screen of four.

Re: Multiple Monitors: Multiple Mice?
 

I'm not sure if it's true, but someone reported that since the ten table switch at partypoker it was possible to log into the same account on two computers.

Can't hurt to try.

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I'm not sure if it's true, but someone reported that since the ten table switch at partypoker it was possible to log into the same account on two computers.

Can't hurt to try.

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I already have.

As soon as you log in to the 2nd PC, all your tables disappear from the 1st screen (fairly alarming). Msg pops up saying that you've logged in somewhere else. Your tables reappear on the new PC.

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Using two mice seems alot harder to me than simply learning to navigate two screens with one mouse [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

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Using two mice seems alot harder to me than simply learning to navigate two screens with one mouse [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

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For me, it's not a question of learning anything.

The issue is how much time and motion it takes, on a single mouse, to go from the left far edge of monitor 1 to the right far edge of monitor 2 -- even with speed/sensitivity set to max.

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The issue is how much time and motion it takes, on a single mouse, to go from the left far edge of monitor 1 to the right far edge of monitor 2 -- even with speed/sensitivity set to max.

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Is this problem really that hard to solve? There are plenty of options which you can explore:

- Find a way to open a second account at Party proper. I wouldn't suggest it but won't say it cant be done.
- Create an account at a non Party site, there is a world outside of Party Poker.
- Learn to effectively use one mouse.
- find an alternative pointing device Alternative Meeces
- Play with overlap on one screen
- Limit your play to four tables because you are unwilling to adjust.

Re: Multiple Monitors: Multiple Mice?
 

u could try using a program that does macros and then set one button on keypad(or side mouse button) to scroll ur mouse all the way to the left and another to go all the way to the right (alternatively, have it go right to the middle of the left monitor or right the middle of the right monitor)...that would cut down on mouse movements considerably


if u really wanted to cut down on mouse movements, u could program 3 keys for each table for fold/call/bet box that would take the mouse right to that point...then u'd click the mouse button to confirm or type in your bet amount and click raise

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these suggestions are dumb and clearly not helpful to the op

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You are barking up the wrong tree with this "two mouse solution". These will solve your problem:

www.autohotkey.com

www.multitablehelper.com

On the multitable site, just download the executible zip file and install it.

It has several keyboard functions built in, but I like the customization available with autohotkey.

MUCH EASIER ON THE WRIST AND BRAIN....

Good Luck!

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You are barking up the wrong tree with this "two mouse solution". These will solve your problem:

www.autohotkey.com

www.multitablehelper.com

On the multitable site, just download the executible zip file and install it.

It has several keyboard functions built in, but I like the customization available with autohotkey.

MUCH EASIER ON THE WRIST AND BRAIN....

Good Luck!

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Yes, you can also setup MTH to do nothing but to move the mouse to the active table for you, that should save you a lot of movement.

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Using two mice seems alot harder to me than simply learning to navigate two screens with one mouse [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

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1. I've practiced the technique of using two mice at the same time, one in each hand. I could get used to it, but it's slightly annoying, as I only have one pair of eyes.
2. I can see navigating two screen with one mouse being physically tiring over the long run.

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You are barking up the wrong tree with this "two mouse solution". These will solve your problem:

www.autohotkey.com

www.multitablehelper.com

On the multitable site, just download the executible zip file and install it.

It has several keyboard functions built in, but I like the customization available with autohotkey.

MUCH EASIER ON THE WRIST AND BRAIN....

Good Luck!

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Yes, you can also setup MTH to do nothing but to move the mouse to the active table for you, that should save you a lot of movement.

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Is there any OTHER way to set it up? [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]
MTH is a GREAT product, FWIW

can anyone help a computer dummy?
 

Went to a 4 monitor system with Ultramon. The Geek squad installed it and it works great, though it is a loooooong way left to right using the mouse.

The system is easily adapted to 1, 2, 3 or 4 monitors.

I tried to download Multiplehelper, but the application fails when I try to run it.

Autohotkey was downloaded OK, but if you recall the title of this thread....

Ok, anyone that can help, as Denzel Washington says in the movie Philadelphia, "Talk to me like I'm a 2 year old."

Playing in 6-10 games, using 2, 3 or 4 monitors, what's the best way to go? Hot key each monitor? If 3 tables are active on the same monitor, do you risk raising the wrong hand (though we all have done that at one time or another anyway).

Exactly how does autokey work? (remember, I'm two years old).

I don't mean to hijack the thread, but it looks like the original poster was all done here.

I could post in the Computer Technical Help, but this post was so apropos to my situation.

I would really appreciate anyone willing to take the time to help me out.

Thanks.

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I tried to download Multiplehelper, but the application fails when I try to run it.

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Download & install http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/detai...;displaylang=en

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Mouse acceleration. Takes a short while to get used to but is helps a lot.

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www.multitablehelper.com


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Is there a manual or help listing somewhere for this?

Tried it out. May prove to be useful, but the screen-swapping will take a lot of getting used to. Worst is when it disappears before I can see the hand's outcome. Is there a way to lock the screens temporarily?

Someone mentioned mouse acceleration. I remember having that on older PCs. My current setup doesn't offer it (maybe it's a feature of the mouse driver?) Is there an add-on for it?

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Nope, no manual / FAQ as of yet. But there's tons of info in the older MTH threads in the software forum.

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Someone mentioned mouse acceleration. I remember having that on older PCs. My current setup doesn't offer it (maybe it's a feature of the mouse driver?) Is there an add-on for it?

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It should be an option in your mouse software.

Re: Multiple Monitors: Multiple Mice?
 

I have a Logitech MX1000 and 3 monitors that are side by side by side...I have the pointer speed set so that I don't even move my wrist when moving the mouse; you can move from end to end with just your fingertips. And I don't even have it set at the highest setting. It takes some getting used to because it's so sensitive, but after a day or two you will be a pro. It's waaaay easier on your wrist.

When the batteries on that mouse die, I am forced to use a crappy old mouse and experience the problem you have. I definitely agree that it sucks big time.

So, I would recommend you get a new mouse that allows you to manage pointer speed and acceleration.

- Jags