Mapping a hard key to mimic the power button

[wfenlon]

Hi all. I have a Tungsten E2 with OS 5. I am using the hard case I got with my purchase and it makes the power button a pain to get at.
So, the first thing I looked at was getting a different launcher (like DBLP), but I decided that is was overkill for what I needed. I am not a power user and I don't do a lot of app switching. I am content with the default launcher and favorites app.
What I am currently looking at is a DA mapped to an app using LinkDA -- then assigning that app to a hardbutton. The 2 that looked most promising, however, only provide half the solution:

ReturnDA: Works fine to power me on, but is not designed to power me off.
PowerDA: Works fine to power me off, but will not power me up.

And just to add an interesting twist, it would be nice if I had one HK for simple power as described above, and another which does a lock/off function -- I am using the built-in security app.

Any ideas appreciated!

[ahsirg]

Maybe you should try my PowerButt2
http://ahsirg.kvplab.com/mambo/component/option,com_ionfiles/Itemid,28/

[wozofoz]

There is also:
PowerBtn (www.canuck-software.ca/powerbtn.html)
Audodo (www.payalba.com/index.php?page=utilities)

Also PetitLaunch (pam-ya.com/) is a light app launcher which also launches DAs and Functions like 'Power Off and Lock'

See which you like the best :)

All the best, woz of oz

[_Em]

Don't forget myKbd, which provides that feature for free in the macros section :)

[rounder]

My favorite is Alex Pruss's CenterMenu 1.6 find it here (http://www.1src.com/freeware/fileinfo.php?id=1634)
You can access menu's with the center button plus turn on/off the unit with the same. I don't lock my unit, can't help you there.

Rick

[wfenlon]

Thanks for all the suggestions, folks. I will have to give some of these a try when I get home today.
About CenterMenu, I have a few questions on how that works. It seems like it just defaults to showing ALL the apps? I don't have a real long list now, but as time goes by, I expect it to grow. Is there any way to restrict what is shown, or in lieu of that a way to order the apps? Also, from the app description, I was not clear how to get the power button function. Does it require one of the aforementioned apps such as PowerBtn be installed as well?

Thanks

[_Em]

I thought CenterMenu was the same as pressing the menu button, not having an app list...?
You use it as a power button by holding it for 2 seconds. Works for turning a TX off and on.

Alex also made a few DAs that allow you to turn off/reset your device.

Oh, and without CenterMenu installed, you can turn on your TX by holding down the center button and clicking OK when the clock comes up.

[wfenlon]

Aaaaaaah, so that is why it is called CenterMenu :D . I understand now.

Alex also made a few DAs that allow you to turn off/reset your device.

I have tried some DAs (not sure if by Alex) as noted above. I have not found one yet that works to both power on AND off. Let me know if you have any specific DAs in mind.

[wozofoz]

Don't forget myKbd, which provides that feature for free in the macros section
I admit it, I do forget myKbd and CenterMenu as they are now just a part of my TX to me :)

I got a Refurbished TX about 3 months ago and immediately pressed the Centre Button to turn it on. You can imagine my surprise when the clock popped up. I had not seen that in a long, long time :D

All the best, woz of oz

[cms]

OMG I was using one of the first beta's of centermenu and didnt know it untill now :eek:

I was like "wheres the power off?" now im updated and its awsome :cool:

thank you rounder and everyone else :D