map Alt-1 key to a command in mediaportal (1 Viewer)

[jang]

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I often have to select Alt-1 key during playback in mediaportal. The need for this arises when my secondary monitor (lcd tv) switches to the wront input, and my mediaportal is transferred to the primary monitor (computer monitor). I have to invoke Alt-1 to switch displays, so I don't have to get up and do it by hand.

I intend to assign the command, e.g. record, to my Logitech Harmony One remote, so whenever I press record, the 2 monitors actually swap displays.

I don't know how to map an Alt-1 key to a mediaportal command, without 3rd party software. Please help.

 

[mr viggo]

You got the harmony remote, but what kind of IR receiver do you have? If you have a MCE, you can use the alternative pfofile here: Expanded control for Windows Media Center now avai... - Logitech Forums

 

[jang]

Hello mr viggo,

I'm using IR provided by Microsoft Media Center remote. I'll look up the thread you sent. Thanks.

 

[Andrew H]

Any headway you can report? I'd also like to have the option of toggling the Alt+1 sequence from my Hauppauge 45-key remote from inside MP.

 

[mr viggo]

Check this out, I've used it in the past. It seems to have support for your remote.
LM Gestion : LM Remote KeyMap for Streamzap, Firefly, Firefly Mini, USB-UIRT, TechnoTrend or MCE PC Remote

 

[jang]

As mr viggo has pointed out, aside from having my windows mce remote, I added a windows mce keyboard to my list of devices. That way, I added the mce keyboard to the activity, and have the option to select alt-1 since the mce keyboard have that option.