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Using the Mouse Scroll Wheel with FrameMaker
by Ron Kurtus (revised 17 January 2014)
A major complaint of users of older versions of Adobe FrameMaker software is the fact that the mouse scroll wheel does not work on many computers. This inhibits the use of this application, which is supposed to be the industry standard for technical writing and creating large documents.
At one time there were several freeware mouse-driver applications that allow the scroll wheel to function in FrameMaker. Unfortunately, only one is presently available: KatMouse.
This application works well with FrameMaker version 7.0.
Questions you may have include:
- What is KatMouse?
- How much does it cost?
- From where can you download KatMouse?
This lesson will answer those questions.
KatMouse
I downloaded KatMouse, which had been upgraded in 2007. The application works fine for me with the Vista operating system and FrameMaker 7.0.
Cost
KatMouse is free, but the author states that if you like it enough you can donate an amount of your discretion.
Download
Download the file from: http://ehiti.de/katmouse/
Summary
The mouse scroll wheel does not work on many computers in FrameMaker. This inhibits the use of this application. KatMouse is a freeware mouse-driver application that allows the scroll wheel to function in FrameMaker 7.0.
Always do your best
Resources and references
Websites
Tek-Tips FAQ - FrameMaker scroll wheel problem
Books
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Students and researchers
The Web address of this page is:
www.school-for-champions.com/framemaker/
scroll_wheel.htm
Please include it as a link on your website or as a reference in your report, document, or thesis.
Where are you now?
Using the Mouse Scroll Wheel with FrameMaker