Archive List for New Features

JoyToKey by default generates a log file named “joyToKey.log” in your profile folder. In case of issues, it’s useful for trouble shooting, but as long as it’s working okay, you[...]

"[Beta] Want to Disable Logging?" »

In the new beta version, a new feature is added to paste a pre-defined text to the target application when a joystick button is pressed. In the pre-defined text, if you want to mention the current dat[...]

"Pasting pre-defined text and variables" »

In case JoyToKey is started when no controller is connected, JoyToKey tries to automatically detect devices until one controller is connected. But some users may want to continue the auto detection un[...]

"[Tips] Automatically detect more controllers up to a specified count" »

Thanks to the great ideas from Hellish Victor, a new beta version is available now with the following convenient features: When you assign a function to launch an external program you can pass program[...]

"[Tips] Passing parameters when launching an external program" »

Surprisingly, there are demands from users who want to configure a huge number of buttons joysticks in JoyToKey like 128 buttons! So here comes the new beta version, which allows the configuration up [...]

"[Tips] Configure up to 50 joysticks and 128 buttons!" »

Version 6.0 supported additional key code emulations such as * volume control * media control (prev, next, play, stop) * SCROLL LOCK Version 6.0 also changed the key emulation code for arrow keys, R-A[...]

"[Tips] Support for assigning multi-media keys such as volume control" »