Hi there, how can I use midi Translator Pro to jump between different applications in live use?
Hi,
On Windows, you should be able to send keystrokes Alt(Tab).
On Mac, you could also use outgoing action of AppleScript outgoing action to switch applications.
In either case, MT Pro is not "application aware" so if using Alt(Tab), you will have to ensure you have the count of your keystrokes correct so that you are on the right application.
You might also use the operating system platform to set up special Hotkeys for given applications and use those instead.
Steve Caldwell
Bome Q and A Moderator and
Independent Bome Consultant/Specialist
bome@sniz.biz
For Windows:
Windows Key+1; Windows Key+2; Windows Key+3; and so on - those commands will open applications in the order they appear on your Windows taskbar.
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Very nice. So just make sure you open up your applications in the right order and you should be all set.
Thanks @ryanconnarton !
When I try to open different applications in Bome Midi Translator pro using the key combination Win+1 etc. I get the following error message.
How can this problem be solved?
Well there are a few ways you can do it.
- Make sure MT Pro is not the focused application when pushing your controller button. Put it in the window tray. By default, MT Pro suppresses outgoing keystroke when focused. You can change this behavior under the options menu.
- Setup 2 translators with the same incoming action
The first translator with an outgoing action to focus a different application (any application that you don’t care if you sent that keystroke).
The second translator to send the keystroke after a short delay.
This way MT Pro will not be focused when you push the control.
The attached is an example. I focus Rainmeter.exe and then send the keystrokes 20ms later.
Focus-Application-Keystroke.bmtp (1.6 KB)
Steve Caldwell
Bome Customer Care
Also available for paid consulting services: bome@sniz.biz
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Thanks Steve for the tip. Unfortunately, I forgot to look in the software settings.