Basic Setup
X-keys Hardware Programming Software
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X-keys® Basic Setup Recommended for system implementors and OEMs. Supports Hardware Mode programming on all XK series X-keys. Not sure which program best suits your requirements? Please go here: HelpMeChoose.html.
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Basic Features
- Record hardware-based macros to your X-keys hardware for playback on any system that supports USB
- Program keystroke, mouse, game controller, multimedia and alt-code messages (compatibility depends on your device)
- Works with all XK-series devices including the XK-24, XK-60, XK-80, and more
- Easily change default device backlighting individually per key, or for a whole bank; save backlighting changes to a file for easy duplication
- For those who want a quick way to program their simple macros, without needing the full MacroWorks 3.1 installed
New in the Version
- Note: We have recently revamped our installation process. If X-keys Basic Setup is already installed on your computer, please uninstall before running the new update, to ensure the best experience. Please email questions or concerns to tech@piengineering.com.
- Redo of LCD macros, * requires the XK-16 LCD to have v10+ firmware *
Operating Requirements for X-keys Basic Setup
- XK-series X-keys device
- Windows 10, 8, 7, or Vista (32 or 64 bit) or Windows XP (32 bit only)
- Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1
Switching from MacroWorks 3.1
If you are switching to X-keys Basic Setup from MacroWorks 3.1, you can create a new file that is compatible with this program by this method:
- Attach a device programmed with hardware macros to your computer and open X-keys Basic Setup
- Go to File and choose "Read Device"
- Go to File and choose "Save As" to save your new script file to a familiar location
- From that point, X-keys Basic Setup can be used to quickly duplicate your hardware-level programming
MacroWorks 3.1 vs. X-keys Basic Setup
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Recommended for most consumers, single station end users, and power users. |
Recommended for OEMs and system implementers. |
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A runtime application – monitors X-keys for messages and translates them into actions. |
Writes programming into X-keys memory. |
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Supports all features available including custom scripting and application sensitive programming. Also supports Hardware Mode programming. |
Emulates USB HID Keyboard, mouse, or game controller. |
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Controls backlighting levels or individual backlight toggling through custom scripting. |
Simple interface for backlight settings including master level and individual key on/off setting. |
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Supports launching applications and opening local and network directories, files, and URLs. |
Supports sequencing of keys, key combinations, and keyboard-mouse combinations. |
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Capable of inserting large blocks of text and Unicode. Supports multimedia commands in both software and hardware modes. |
Supports hardware based Unicode for non-standard characters (supported in many popular applications) and multimedia keys on most X-keys. |
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Script based programming is saved on the end user’s PC. Memory for text and macros limited only by memory capacity of PC. |
EEPROM stored memory. Minimum 900 characters per unit. Check unit specs for memory capacity. |
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Supports XK series X-keys only |