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Use keys for mouse buttons in Linux. Alternative to AHK (AutoHotkey)?

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Mar 15, 20268094 views
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In Windows I have an AutoHotkey script which: Only works when caps lock is on Generates left, middle and right mouse button events when left control, menu and alt keys are pressed Allows holding the keys down (for dragging objects) Is there an easy way of duplicating this functionality in Linux?

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Keymapping - mouse click - middle click How to Map Mouse buttons to Keyboard keys Firstly, disable keypad controlling mouse so xev can capture the keycode Then type the command: Then move your mouse into the little new window that pops up. Press a m…

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