SLOWING DOWN the mouse (decreasing mouse sensitivity)
Quote:
>Yes, I know that games experts are interested in increasing mouse
>sensitivity, but I am developing some educational software, and I need
>to be able to decrease mouse sensitivity if possible. At the lowest
>setting on the control panel moving the mouse across the full screen
>requires a mouse movement of about 5 cm. I really would like to make
>a full screen movement require more like 15cm of mouse movement.
>Is there any way to do this? I'm willing to attempt to use
>sophisticated methods (DirectInput perhaps) -- but am hoping either
>for a simple way to do this or some pointers (all the DirectInput
>examples microsoft has are C++, and not readily understood by me I
>fear!
>Thanks to any and all!
Older mouse drivers used to have slower (less sensitive) settings. What you
might want to do is try setting your mouse up with a different driver. Fake
out the system and pretend your mouse is Kensington or Logictech or something
else. Possibly check the manufacturer's web site for other drivers.
Barry
bceggers At usa DOT net
