

String macros - these are macros that instantly type a set string for you with the press of one button (ie. They're comprised of multiple keys being pressed at the same time (ie. Key combination macros - these macros are input one time per click and cannot be held.

Key emulation macros - assigning a single keyboard key to a mouse button so you can press and hold it The most common macros we recommend for mice are: Our older devices use varying software packages that can be found on our downloads page.īy using SteelSeries Engine, you can also create different profiles for different games and programs, so that you do not need to constantly re-assign macros. You can assign macros by using SteelSeries Engine 3 with supported devices. The most common method to gain the functionality of buttons that are not assigned or recognized by default is to use keyboard macros. Games and programs: There are a few different kernel-level drivers that handle USB device input for games and programs but most will only recognize up to mouse 5 (left click, right-click, scroll wheel click, side button 1, side button 2). This means that using your extra buttons will have no effect by default. Operating System: Only mice 1 and 2 (left click and right click) will have default actions assigned. The solution depends on what program you are trying to use these buttons in. It is likely that either the mouse buttons are not recognized as individual buttons, or there is no default action assigned to these buttons.
