WoW MMO Wirless Mouse: Buttons 6-10 remapping

I recently purchased the Steel Series WoW Mouse. In-game mode works perfectly with WoW.

However, whenever I use the mouse in another game for example FFXIV (outside in-game mode), I cannot assign buttons 6-10 in the "Keypess Macro" section like buttons 1-5. They are assigned to "Disabled Key" by default and you can't use the other buttons unless it is in WoW through in-game mode.

I hope that a mouse which was bit expensive will have the ability or working outside the World of Warcarft.

Is there anyway to make buttons 6-10 work like 1-5 in other games?

"This is a local mouse for local people, we'll have no Final Fantasy here"

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Originally Posted by KillyBamp

"This is a local mouse for local people, we'll have no Final Fantasy here"

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Not sure what you are implying but your comment is not helpful at all. I hope you are not mocking my problem.

Is there anyone that can provide me with real assistance?

I'm having the same issues. I'd love to see a solid response!

I don't think there is any ideal solution but I do have another roundabout. For buttons 6-10, we have to assign it to macro corresponding to a function in the game.

I do hope we can get someone with a better answer unlike the condescending answer we first got.

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Originally Posted by Doctor

I don't think there is any ideal solution but I do have another roundabout. For buttons 6-10, we have to assign it to macro corresponding to a function in the game.

I do hope we can get someone with a better answer unlike the condescending answer we first got.

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You didn't get a condescending answer, you got an informed user stating that the mouse you chose, which was specifically designed for WoW, does not have support for Final Fantasy and never will.

^Bingo, with a comedy reference to boot, which 2 people got I think ^_^

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Originally Posted by Doctor

I don't think there is any ideal solution but I do have another roundabout. For buttons 6-10, we have to assign it to macro corresponding to a function in the game.

I do hope we can get someone with a better answer unlike the condescending answer we first got.

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The problem is caused by the fact that Windows as 'standard' doesn't support more than Button 5 so in order to have 6-10 work in the same way needs applications to be changed specifically to deal with them; clearly WOW has been changed by Blizzard, presumably the mouse maker paid them to do it.

The method you're using works because the mouse driver supplied with the mouse makes it so that buttons 6-10 generate key-press messages which programs can 'see'.

It seems highly unlikely to me SE will add support for non-standard esoteric devices made for other games unless paid to do so, which seems equally unlikely to me as the potential market is minimal I'd expect.

The mouse software has an import/export function... in case you run out of profile slots I suppose.

Well.. just export one set.
Then edit it (it's a XML file, Notepad will do).
Basically change the codes to change the function/keybinds of each button

Like what this cat did. There's even a list of codes (note: Use the 2nd column, not the Windows nor the BIOS codes).

Not sure why you would need that many key binds for this game. In WoW i used 15, but in FFXIV I use 4 and i bind like 4 others just because im so use to having so many haha... But again im a PLD so 1 2 3 is really all i need.

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Originally Posted by Sunah

Not sure why you would need that many key binds for this game. In WoW i used 15, but in FFXIV I use 4 and i bind like 4 others just because im so use to having so many haha... But again im a PLD so 1 2 3 is really all i need.

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I am sorry, but you don't use Convalescence/Rampart/Sentinel/Foresight/Sword of Scorn/Spirits Within?

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Originally Posted by Aldotsk

I am sorry, but you don't use Convalescence/Rampart/Sentinel/Foresight/Sword of Scorn/Spirits Within?

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Rampart set to "r"
Sentinel is "~"
Spirits Within "Shift+Mouse 4"
Flash/Circle of Scorn Macro "e"

Again I use my binds for things i NEED, all my others skills are binded just BECAUSE im use to it. If you want my whole layout I will gladly tell you it. There just isnt a need for that many buttons on a mouse. I program 5 skills on a standard 2 button mouse. Do I need it? Not really. I just do it anyway.

But many people play different ways and if they dont like using shift alternatives for their mouse buttons then hey by all means do what you do. As long as people pull their weight then everyone is happy haha..


Also this is just from my mouse:
Provoke "Middle Mouse Button" (push wheel down)
Stone Skin "Mouse 4"
Shield Bash "Mouse 5"
Spirits Within "Shift Mouse 4"
Shield Swipe "Shift Mouse 5"

Again people play different ways. You could also add CTRL alternatives to that if you are real cool. Im just not that cool yet.

Like you said, it depends on the playstyle. You appear to have most skills on the keyboard/mouse, within easy reach of your fingers. Some folk are comfortable with the 'thumb buttons' on a mouse, some hate them. I don't like using the 'middle button' as I tend to mis-click it. I tend to play all 9 jobs similarly in that I assign certain keys to certain 'roles', e.g. 7, CTRL+7 is always a 'heal' function, be it Cure/Second Wind/Angry Cat. I use the mouse to both to move and to control the main POV at the same time, leaving my keyboard for strafing and skill activation.

Anymeow, I hope Doctor found something useful.