X-keys Windows Basic Setup
Recommended for system implementers and OEMs. Supports Hardware Mode programming on all XK and XKE series X-keys.
We also offer Macroworks 3.1, our programming software recommended for most x-keys users. Not sure which program best suits your requirements? Please go here: Help Me Choose.
Operating Requirements: Windows 7 through 11; Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8
New in this Version upgraded to Windows .NET Framework 4.8
Note: We have recently revamped our installation process. If X-keys Basic Setup is already installed on your computer, please uninstall before running the new update, to ensure the best experience. Please email questions or concerns to tech@piengineering.com.
By downloading and installing this MacroWorks 3.1 software, you are thereby accepting the terms and conditions of our End User License Agreement (EULA). SHA-256 found here
Basic Features
- Record hardware-based macros to your X-keys hardware for playback on any system that supports USB
- Program keystroke, mouse, game controller, multimedia and alt-code messages (compatibility depends on your device)
- Works with all XK-series devices including the XK-24, XK-60, XK-80, and more
- Easily change default device backlighting individually per key, or for a whole bank; save backlighting changes to a file for easy duplication
- For those who want a quick way to program their simple macros, without needing the full MacroWorks 3.1 installed
Switching from MacroWorks 3.1
If you are switching to X-keys Basic Setup from MacroWorks 3.1, you can create a new file that is compatible with this program by this method:
- Attach a device programmed with hardware macros to your computer and open X-keys Basic Setup
- Go to File and choose "Read Device"
- Go to File and choose "Save As" to save your new script file to a familiar location
- From that point, X-keys Basic Setup can be used to quickly duplicate your hardware-level programming