From: Bruce Markowitz (scosgt_at_worldnet.att.net)
Date: Sat Sep 01 2001 - 15:30:16 EDT
Just use a third party mouse driver, like Logitec. It will then function the
same as pressing both buttons at the same time.
I use it to instantly access Windows Explorer
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ellis Weiner" <eweiner_at_nni.com>
To: "Daniel" <D98_at_K295.com>
Cc: <thinkpad_at_cs.utk.edu>
Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2001 10:14 AM
Subject: Re: Trackpoint middle mouse button....
> Daniel--
>
> Nice, uh, point. I puzzled over this blue middle button for
weeks,
> and literally stopped strangers in the airport using TP's (a 600, like
mine)
> and asked them what it was for. NOBODY KNEW. When I asked IBM at their
web
> site, weeks later someone wrote, "it's used like the middle button of a
> mouse." I didn't have the heart to reply, "And precisely how the hell do
> you program it?" The TP config. thingie, from the icon in the startup
tray,
> doesn't even mention its existence.
> So how DO you program it? Thanks, all.
>
> Ellis
>
> Daniel wrote:
>
> > I have a TP A21m and am wondering if it is possible to reassign the
> > function of the "middle" mouse button to something other than the
> > scrolling function (which I don't use). I have seen this available in
> > most of the configuration software for external mice- but not in the
> > trackpoint software. Is it possible to use an external program to
> > change the function of the middle button?
> >
> > The specific functions I'd like to have is
> > highlight then press middle button to copy (kinda like the way copy
> > works in the chat program mirc)
> > open selected html link in new window (this function is not available in
> > Netscape via a shortcut)
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > --
> > What's written above is just my $.02- Take it for what it's worth.
> >
> > "Don't take life too seriously, you won't get out alive."
> > Bumper Sticker
>
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