Get the key code of omen command center button

[RandomName4645646486]

Hello everyone,

the only thing I want is to make my "command center" button to a HOME button.

My notebook from OMEN has an END button, but no HOME button,
instead it has a "OMEN-button" which opens the OMEN command center.
However, since I don't use that function, and I'd need a HOME button much more, I was trying to write script to make it to a HOME button.
The only problem is, I don't know the key-code of that stupid OMEN button.

Hope someone can help.

Thanks

[Rohwedder]

Hallo,
use the script of SKAN, first script on:
https://autohotkey.com/board/topic/2110 ... -of-a-key/
If this script runs and you press the "OMEN-button" you should get the corresponding scancode (different from SC000).

[RandomName4645646486]

Hello and thank you for your answer.

I already tried this script before, however it gives me nothing.
All other keys do return a value, however the "omen button" gives me nothing.
As if I haven't pressed any key.

[Osprey]

Try the following script. It'll display the name, VK code and SC code for each key pressed.

Code: Select all

CoordMode, ToolTip, Screen

CleanTimer := -3000	; Must be a negative number (the timer will run only once)

Loop, 5000
{
  Hotkey, % "~*" GetKeyName(Format("vk{:x}", a_index - 1)), GetText
  Hotkey, % "~*" GetKeyName(Format("sc{:x}", a_index - 1)), GetText
}
  ; "~" keeps the button original function
  ; "*" fires the hotkey even if extra modifiers are being held down

Gui, New, -MinimizeBox
Gui, Add, Edit, w200 h100,
Gui, Show
Return

GetText:
  SetTimer, CleanText, Off
  Sleep, 50
  Key := RegExReplace(A_ThisHotkey, "^..")    	; "^.." removes the first 2 characters ("~*") from the returned string
  KeyVK := GetKeyVK(Key)
  KeySC := GetKeySC(Key)
  Text .= KeyName
  ToolTip, % "Key Name: " Key "`nKey VK: " KeyVK "`nKey SC: " KeySC "`n`n" Text, 0, 0	; X\Y coordinates
  SetTimer, CleanText, %CleanTimer%
Return

CleanText:
  Text := ""
  ToolTip
Return

GuiClose:
  ExitApp
Return

[RandomName4645646486]

Hi,

just tried the other script, however also with no reaction.

Is it possible that it is simply not possible to access the key code?

(Also the 6 macro keys also do not show any reaction in the script.)

[gregster]

As far as I know, there are sometimes special keys, especially these that are only available on specific brands, that cannot be remapped. I think these buttons just don't use the usual drivers, but operate on some lower level that might not be accessible.

[RandomName4645646486]

So there is defintely no way for me to access the key?
Not even with other software or messing around with the data in the notebook?

[gregster]

Probably not, but I would ask the notebook manufacturer.

[Osprey]

Since it's an omen, have you tried a scan code of 666?

Seriously, have you snooped around the registry yet to see if your keyboard driver has added any mappings to the registry?

https://www.experts-exchange.com/articl ... eyond.html

[amr9855]

did you find a solution to this?

[mirsha]

fn+omen = home

[DukeOfBeans]

I realise I am quite late to this but I managed to fix this on my keyboard and wanted to offer my solution. I am still quite new to this so there is every chance this is a band-aid solution at best.

For me the Omen key is 'F24'. Ironically enough, I used the Macro creator Omen Command Center read the key input.