Multiple Monitors: Multiple Mice?

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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.

[Arbogast]

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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

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.

[OrcaDK]

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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

[Freudian]

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

[Poker Cat]

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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?

[OrcaDK]

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

[Freudian]

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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.

[JAA]

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