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Please note: Users of new versions of Windows will need to run Xpadder in compatibility mode. This is the last freeware version available.
Xpadder is a free and portable application which allows you to use your gaming controller to simulate keyboard or mouse input.
It can support a number of different gaming pads including those from Microsoft Xbox or Sony Playstation, as long as the proper drivers are installed.
Xpadder provides a number of different configuration options and can be used to enhance gaming and other application interaction.
Features and highlights
- Full keyboard and mouse emulation
- Supports up to 16 controllers at the same time (multiplayer)
- Rumble force feedback and advanced fine-tuning options
- Create a layout for any controller that Windows can see
- Multiple profile management using sharable files
- Designed for gamepads, joysticks and arcade sticks
- Also works with steering wheels, dance mats, drum kits, guitars
Xpadder on 32-bit and 64-bit PCs
This download is licensed as freeware for the Windows (32-bit and 64-bit) operating system on a laptop or desktop PC from computer utilities without restrictions. Xpadder 5.7 is available to all software users as a free download for Windows 10 PCs but also without a hitch on Windows 7 and Windows 8.
Compatibility with this mouse emulator software may vary, but will generally run fine under Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP on either a 32-bit or 64-bit setup. A separate x64 version of Xpadder may be available from Xpadder.
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- Freeware Computer Utilities
- Mouse Emulation Software
Advanced Features of JoyToKey
Virtual joysticks (a.k.a. SHIFT-key function)
Assume your joystick has only 6 buttons, but you want to assign 10 different key inputs to your joystick buttons. What can you do?
Then, you can configure extra key assignments for a virtual joystick number and you can switch the key assignments by pressing a special joystick button (a.k.a. SHIFT-key button).
For example, by default you're using key/mouse assignments defined for Joystick #1. But in the example below, you can switch to key/mouse assignmentsdefined for Joystick #3 whenever 'button 3' is pressed.
Switch across multiple key assignments
JoyToKey allows you to assign two or three sets of key-assignments for a single button, and switch among them in several ways.
- Switch in rotation
In the sample screenshot below, key-assignments will rotate as below whenever a button is pressed.
'A -> B -> C -> A -> B -> C-> A -> ...' - Switch based on press-duration
Input can change depending on how long the button is pressed.
- ex) small jump key if a button is pressed less than 300 milli-seconds
- ex) big jump key if a button is pressed more than 300 milli-seconds - Switch based on analog input level
For analog stick inputs, the assignment can change depending on the analog input level.
- ex) small stick input => slow movement key
- ex) large stick input => fast movement key
Button Alias (Mapping) function - Combine multiple definitions (e.g. 'SHIFT + Mouse Wheel')
How can I configure a horizontal scroll (SHIFT + Mouse Wheel) for a single stick (button) input?
JoyToKey has a powerful function called 'Button Alias', and it can be used for two different scenarios:
For assigning multiple functionalities to a single input (such as SHIFT key input + Mouse cursor/wheel movement), you can define the button alias (mapping) functionality from 'Options' -> 'Button Mapping'.
For example, in the screenshot below, Button19 is configured to be triggered when stick-left is pressed.Next, let's assume you configured stick-left as a SHIFT key and Button19 as a wheel rotation.Then, when stick-left is pressed, Button19 will be also triggered, so in total 'SHIFT + wheel rotation' will be emulated.
It is also possible to configure some button (e.g. Button22) to be triggered only when both Button5 and Button6 are pressed simultaneously.Then, you can assign 3 different functionalities for two buttons: Button5 alone, Button6 alone, and when both Button5 and Button6 are pressed.
Define a priority among multiple joysticks
In case you have multiple joysticks and you want to always use one of them as 'Joystick 2' (or any other joystick number), you can define a priority/preferred number for each device.
(Menu: 'Preferences' -> 'Configure joysticks')
In this window, you can also configure the axis mapping for Stick1 and Stick2.
Command line arguments
JoyToKey supports the following command line arguments. For normal usage, you don't need to use them, but they could be usefulin case you want to create a shortcut to control JoyToKey without using a graphical user interface.
- Usage:
- JoyToKey [-r] [profile]
- -r
- In case JoyToKey program is already running, it'll send a message to the running instance and forces it to refresh the list of joystick devices.This command line argument can be used for creating a shortcut to detect newly connected joysticks.
- profile
- JoyToKey will be started with the specified profile. In case JoyToKey program is already running, the specified profile name will be sent to the running instance and the active profile will be switched.This command line argument can be used for creating a shortcut for switching the profile.
Change the location of configuration files
By default, configuration files (JoyToKey.ini and profiles) are stored in either
- “JoyToKey” folder under user’s Document folder (if installed from installer)
- or in the same folder as “JoyToKey.exe” is placed (if installed from zip file)
Besides, when you launch JoyToKey, you can pass a profile as a command line argument. Then, JoyToKey will be started by using the specified profile and its folder for loading/saving profiles.
Further, JoyToKey allows you to forcibly set the desired location of JoyToKey.ini file (which contains your preferences as well as the license registration information) and the location of profiles through registry setting. However, please note that the direct edit of registry can be a potentially dangerous operation, so it is only recommended for advanced users who understand what the following means. Please use it at your own risk.
- Run “regedit” program (Registry Editor)
- Create a key “HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareJoyToKey”
- Create a string value “IniFilePath=c:WhateverFolderJoyToKey.ini” in case you want to stick to a specific JoyToKey.ini location
- Create a string value “DataDir=c:WhateverFolder” in case you want to use a specific folder for storing/loading profiles (You probably don’t want this for using a launcher)
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