Hi Jim, Josh, Dane, and Others, I'm pretty sure that you can make these key reassignments with KeyRemap4MacBook. Josh, Apple used to make full-size Bluetooth keyboards, but that was quite a while ago. I imagine that if Jim is asking about a Desktop Extended USB keyboard that might be connected to an iMac, for instance, that the assignment of function keys F13 through F19 could just be done under Keyboard Shortcuts under your System preferences for the Keyboard.
I don't remember whether Dane was reading the lists late last year in August and September, but there were discussions about using KeyRemap4MacBook. In default installed mode, this gives you access to a numerical keypad where the embedded numerical keypads used to appear for Mac laptops (and also PC laptop keyboards) using the right hand side of the keyboard, when these keys were pressed in combination with the FN key. What was more interesting is that the full set of NumPad Commander custom VoiceOver definitions can be then be used on a laptop keyboard, or with an Apple Wireless keyboard -- including with all modifier key prefixes. KeyRemap4MacBook can also remap third party keyboards, and be configured so that the custom key remappings only apply to the native keyboard, to keyboards used under VMWare Fusion, to Bluetooth keyboards, and to specific third party keyboards, or any combination of the above. And despite the name, this software application can be used for any Mac keyboard -- not just laptops. Eric Caron went on to post an AppleVis podcast and set of directions on how to remap the VoiceOver key combination (Control + Option) to the Caps Lock key, and to use the Caps Lock key under VMWare Fusion as the Insert key using KeyRemap4MacBook. There are also some keyboard manufacturers, such as the Canadian manufacturer Matias, that make third party keyboards for the Mac in both the extended and laptop varieties. Matias is probably better known for its support of the ALPS type keyboards favored by some older PC users over the flatter, chiclet type keyboards currently used on Mac laptops and on the Apple Wireless keyboard. They also have a Bluetooth laptop keyboard which has the ALPS type key action (clicky feel and larger travel when keys are pressed), but with basically the laptop layout (and a few extra dedicated keys for Page Up, Page Down, and forward delete), and with the F-keys separated both from the other key rows, and grouped in sets of four. These are, however, more expensive keyboards, and the cheapest price I've seen quoted for the Matias Laptop Pro for Mac keyboard is $147.95 (with free shipping) for this Bluetooth keyboard. (It lists for $169.95). HTH. Cheers, Esther On Nov 14, 2013, at 6:49 AM, Josh Gregory wrote: > I've seen keyboards that do, but these are desktop keyboards, I think my > mom's current computer keyboard has them, but that's windows. So Bluetooth > keyboards that can work with a Mac have these? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Nov 14, 2013, at 11:46 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote: >> >> Glad you asked that question and may I follow it with another question. If >> you're using an Apple Bluetooth keyboard without the number pad and the >> extra keys then how in the world would you use function keys 13 to 19? I >> suppose a lot of this would have to do with using the FN key. >> >> >>> On 15 Nov 2013, at 3:38 am, Josh Gregory wrote: >>> >>> Wait, I didn't think a mac had function keys 13 to 19, so… It does? How is >>> that possible? Not asking to be rude or anything, but just curious as I >>> didn't think the standard keyboard had these keys. >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>> On Nov 14, 2013, at 11:32 AM, Jim Noseworthy wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi Folks: >>>> >>>> Apart from using a program such as Quicksilver, is there a way to assign >>>> function keys 13-19 as shortcut keys? >>>> >>>> Thanks all over the place. >>>> > <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages posted to the Mac-Access forum at either the list's own dedicated web archive: <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/pipermail/mac-access/index.html> or at the public Mail Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/>. Subscribe to the list's RSS feed from: <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/maillist.xml> As the Mac Access Dot Net administrators, we do our very best to ensure that the Mac-Access E-Mal list remains malware, spyware, Trojan, virus and worm-free. However, this should in no way replace your own security strategy. We assume neither liability nor responsibility should something unpredictable happen. Please remember to update your membership preferences periodically by visiting the list website at: <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/mac-access/options/>
