Simply repeat this process for each gesture you wish to set up. As long as BTT is running, your gesture will register the specified action in whichever context you chose. BetterTouchTool includes a lengthy list of actions, including iTunes commands, Finder commends, and various system executions.īetterTouchTool includes a lengthy list of actions, including iTunes commands, Finder commends, and various system executions. Select a trigger from the more extensive list (compared to MagicPrefs) and then assign an action from the second drop down menu. Select the appropriate option from the sidebar (if you're creating an application-specific gesture, you may need to search for the application).Ĭlick "Add New Gesture" and use the region at the bottom of the screen to set it up. In order to set up gestures in BetterTouchTool, first decide if you want your gesture to be global or application specific. The support for executing AppleScripts can make MagicPrefs an invaluable tool for advanced users.īTT offers a more thorough list of gestures and actions than MagicPrefs. Potential actions in MagicPrefs include global actions like Quick Look or Spotlight, launching system features like Launchpad or Dashboard, or even running AppleScript. Use the drop down menus to assign actions to the gestures you activated with the tick boxes. Whatever the reasoning, select a set of gestures that you will remember, that you can execute with some sort of reliability and consistency, and that aren't uncomfortable to perform.
Select a set of gestures that you will remember, that you can execute with some sort of reliability and consistency, and that aren't uncomfortable to perform.Īdditionally, you may find certain gestures interact poorly with each other, leaving you accidentally triggering gestures you hadn't intended on triggering.
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MagicPrefs marks the gestures that may be a little difficult to use (like three and four finger swipes on the surface of the Magic Mouse), but still gives you full customizable control over them. With so many options available to you, it might be best to first decide which gestures you want to be active on your mouse.
MagicPrefs separates the surface of your Magic Mouse or trackpad into zones that can trigger different actions.
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