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Trigger device settings

 
 
 

Source Name

Lets you choose the trigger source, which can be a keyboard or one of 16 joysticks. The Rename button lets you enter a new name for the source.

Trigger (List)

Displays the name of the trigger associated with the control.

Trigger (Edit)

Edits the name of the trigger selected in the Trigger (List) column.

Type

Displays the action to perform to activate the corresponding trigger. There are five types of actions:

Action Description
Off No triggering action is defined.
Activate Control is activated once (for example, when a joystick button is pressed and released).
Deactivate Control is disabled once (for example, when a joystick button is released and pressed).
Activate Repeat Control is activated and remains activated (for example, when a joystick button is pressed and held down).
Deactivate Repeat Control is disabled and remains disabled (for example, when a joystick button is released and remains released).
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