Programmable Keys

[Electromen]

This is XKeys.  I been using it for years in Chief Architect. Each key can be programmed with a shortcut or hot key.

it eliminates having to use the mouse to select tools.  Hit the key and the tool is selected.  
Anyone using something similar?

 

Edited November 4, 2025 by Electromen

[para-CAD]

Yoda sells a whole Chief StreamDeck system.

 

I lean on StreamDeck for speed

13 mins in gets good

 

 

 

 

Edited November 4, 2025 by para-CAD

[Electromen]

28 minutes ago, para-CAD said:

I didn’t know that was available,  looks like a good system.

 

 

[Joe_Carrick]

Here's a link to my StreamDeck setup.  Actually I've made a lot of refinements over the last 3 years.  It's even better now and it's still only $200.  Almost all buttons are matches of Chief's Toolbar icons.

 

Edited November 4, 2025 by Joe_Carrick

[tundra_dweller]

On 11/3/2025 at 10:29 PM, Joe_Carrick said:

Here's a link to my StreamDeck setup.  Actually I've made a lot of refinements over the last 3 years.  It's even better now and it's still only $200.  Almost all buttons are matches of Chief's Toolbar icons.

 

This thread has convinced me to order a Stream Deck, seems like it would pay for itself in a year at most between using with Chief and other software. I'll play around with it and see how I feel about making my own key icons at first, but Joe your setup looks great and I know I will have more time/cost into it if I go the DIY route. Thanks to @para-CAD also with the great info.

[para-CAD]

 

If you want to try Stream Deck for the least $$ first, their mobile device app is free and allows you to use a couple buttons.  Repurpose an old phone or tablet and get the app.  Then its a one time lifetime license, $49.

 

The lifetime license mobile license gives you 64 buttons per screen on an iPad tablet, (or 128 in split screen)