Help for players who can't use the mouse wheel to zoom

I've seen a couple of players requesting other buttons for zooming in and out in PA because they could not use the mouse wheel for it.

Here is a quick fix that might help you until a better solution can be implemented. It will allow you to use the +/- keys on your numpad to zoom in PA.

1) download and install AutoHotKey: http://www.autohotkey.com/ (GNU licence, free)

2) unzip the file Planetary Annihilation AHK v#.##.ahk.zip and run it

3) put the file into your Windows Startup folder to have it available at all times. (optional)

Notes:
This script should only work if you have Planetary Annihilation open but it might trigger if you have any application focused that has the words Planetary Annihilation in the title. Might trigger in your browser. I don't expect any serious problems, just a FYI.

F1 will display a help window. It's pretty useless right now but I might add more functionality later.

Here is the code. It is very easy to adjust the script to your preferences:

Code:

#IfWinActive Planetary Annihilation

F1::
MsgBox, 0, Jessep's Planetary Annihilation AHK Help, 
(
v0.01
This script maps the zoom to the + and - keys on your Numpad.
)
, 5
return

NumpadAdd:: ;maps the mousewheel up to + key on Numpad
Send {WheelUP}
sleep 30
return

NumpadSub:: ;maps the mousewheel down to + key on Numpad
Send {WheelDown}
sleep 30
return

Hope it helps!

reserved

Thanks man, good job!

You are welcome!

I'm working on a way to make the input smoother and to make it work with buttons that don't have an autorepeat.

v0.02 allows you to zoom in and out with the thumb mouse buttons 4 and 5 (usually used for browser history back and forth).



The numpad still works too, just in case.

Many thanks, the script works a real treat, I can tell you. Much smoother than other options I've tried.

Exactly what i needed

autohotkey is the BOMB. i've used it for so many things, including scripts that automate my stuff at work. def. worth familiarizing yourself with, for so many reasons.

Does it count for the Magic Mouse? :roll:

Any chance we can get a fix for a macbook pro? Also since you seem to have some knowledge on the subject do you know how we could change our keybindings on a mac?

I have no solution for Macs, sorry. Never had one.

Does this work for ma cause autohotkey is a exe file and my mouse doesn't work s well

I'm not entirely sure what you mean but it should work on every Windows system after you install AHK and launch the file.

Does this do the same thing as Control + Arrow keys?

this is the best if you are unable to use your hands.
www(.)dwvac(.)com

i have used it for EVE Online. and its ok i think.
i use MacroGamer and VAC together and its all right.