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4.2 Recording Macros
A macro is string of characters or key actions that is triggered by a single key press or key combo. Macros
are powerful tools that allow you to quickly produce multiple in-game actions in rapid succession. Macros are
assigned to the active layout at the time of recording but can be easily copied using the SmartSet App.
To record a macro on-the-fly, tap the
MACRO key to enter Macro Record Mode, choose your trigger key
(s), and then type out your macro. Tap the
MACRO key stop recording.
Macro Trigger Key(s): After entering Macro Record Mode, the Macro LED will flash rapidly prompting you to
select a trigger key. Any full-size, non-modifier key can be used as a macro trigger. A macro can also be
triggered by a two-key combination by pairing the primary trigger key with a modifier-key “co-trigger”. To
assign a key combination as a macro trigger, first press and hold one of the six standard modifier keys (Ctrl,
Alt or Shift) and then tap the primary trigger key.
Note: The Windows key is not recommended for use as a macro co-trigger.
Macro Contents: After a macro trigger has been selected, the Macro LED will flash slowly prompting you to
record your macro (open an appropriate program during recording). Every single keystroke will be recorded
so if you make a mistake, we recommend starting over, or editing your macro with the SmartSet App rather
than using backspace key. To stop recording and save your macro, simply tap the
MACRO key again.
Note: Macro Record Mode will end automatically when you hit the max length of 300 keystrokes.
Only Keystrokes Recorded: The speed at which you type the macro and the pauses between strokes are
not recorded. The macro will playback at the Global speed setting (see Section 4.6) by default, but the
playback can be customized by adding internal timing delays (1-999ms or random delays) or by setting a
custom playback speed for that specific macro using the SmartSet App (see Section 5.6).
Macro Playback: To play a macro, simply press the trigger key(s). Modifier co-triggers should be pressed
first and held while the primary trigger key is then tapped. Macros will play back once by default, but with the
SmartSet App you can enable Multiplay or Repeat playback modes (See Section 5.4)
Erasing a Macro: To erase a macro without launching the SmartSet App, simply tap the Macro key, then
input the trigger key(s) of the macro you wish to erase. Once the Macro LED starts flashing slow, simply tap
the Macro key again to record a “blank” macro.
Macro Limit: Each Profile layout can accommodate 7,200 macros characters spread across up to 100
macros. When you have reached the limit for a given layout, the keyboard lights will flash if you attempt to
record another macro key to signal that you must first erase a macro before recording a new one.
4.3 Remapping Keys
With the REMAP key, you can reassign any default key action on the Freestyle Edge to any other full-size key
(in either layer) to customize the layout for gaming or typing.
Note: The position/behavior of the Fn key can only be modified via the SmartSet App or Direct Programming.
Tap the
REMAP key to enter Remap Mode. The Remap LED will flash rapidly to prompt you to first select
the “Source” key action (i.e., the key action that you wish to assign). After selecting the Source key, the
LED will flash slowly prompting you to select the “Destination” key position (i.e., the physical key you want
to reprogram).