3M™ MicroTouch™ Software MT 7 User Guide 19
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Touchdown Mode
Touchdown Mode enables you to create an immediate button action as soon as you touch
the sensor. In Touchdown Mode, you cause a button down at the cursor location, with a
short pause and then a button up. You can leave your finger on the sensor but only a
single touch is registered until you lift your finger off the sensor and touch down again.
Touching the sensor is equivalent to pressing and releasing the mouse button. The action
occurs as soon as you touch the sensor. This mode is best for button-based applications
(like a calculator). Drawing or dragging is not supported in this mode.
Liftoff Mode
Liftoff Mode enables you to position the cursor where you want before creating a button
action. In Liftoff Mode, the cursor will follow your finger for a more accurate touch.
When you want to select an item, lifting your finger off the sensor will cause a button
down, short pause, and then a button up to occur.
Touching the sensor is equivalent to moving the mouse position. The button down/button
up action occurs when you remove your finger from the sensor. This mode is useful for
applications requiring greater accuracy because it lets you carefully position the cursor
before acting on it. Drawing or dragging is not supported in this mode.
Right-Click Tool (not available on Linux®) This option places an icon on the desktop (always on top of your application) that allows
you to select which mouse button to activate on touch. This icon can be dragged
anywhere on the screen. In the image you will see that either the right-click or left-click
mouse button is green. This is the active button. Note that this works for the next click
action only. After you have selected the right-click option and then touched the screen
causing the right-click menu to appear, the mouse will automatically revert back to its
original left-click state. You can position this icon anywhere on your desktop by
selecting it, pausing until the four-pointed arrow appears, and dragging it wherever you
want.
Left button is typically used for normal select and normal drag. Right button is typically
used for applet properties such as context menu and special drag.
For Windows® 7 (when used with the touch digitizer option) press and hold your finger
down on the screen. A ring will appear around the point at which you are touching and
upon liftoff the right-click menu will appear.
Touch Sound Select audible beep on touchdown, liftoff, or no beep at all. Click on the Beep button to
select the appropriate option for your application. The default setting is no beep on touch
(Beep off).