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Logitech Control Center 2.1.2
Attention Logitech mouse and keyboard users: the Logitech Control Center has been updated to version 2.1.2. This system preference pane enables you to program special features of various Logitech mouse and keyboard combinations. Above are the setting for my Logitech MX Revolution. Some have reported problems with this upgrade, but there has been nothing but smooth sailing on my MacBook.
The Logitech Control Center is free and supports OS X 10.2.8 through 10.4.8 on both Intel and PPC Macs.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Christian said 5:45PM on 12-29-2006
I've had enormous trouble with the new version of LCC, specifically it didn't recognize my Click Plus Optical mouse. It basically said "No Logitech device found". I tried everything, but eventually resorted to uninstalling 2.1.2 and going back to the working 2.1.1 LCC.
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Tony said 6:40PM on 12-29-2006
Does anyone know if the new LCC supports middle-click in Safari, Camino, and Firefox? (I uninstalled the previous version, because middle-click would not open links in a new tab...)
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Marc said 6:52PM on 12-29-2006
@Tony
Yes it does and yes it did.
I've got the MX revolution running with LCC 2.1.1(still at work, didn't update) and I can middle click.
What you need to do is disable manual shifting between scroll speeds.
The scroll wheel button will then be customizable and you'll then want to set it to advanced click and set that to mouse click "3".
With LCC 2.1.1 I've had issues where the mouse would switch to manual shift on its own so hopefully that'll be fixed with 2.1.2
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gogh said 6:53PM on 12-29-2006
Tony, choose for the wheel button "Advanced Click" and choose cmd + click as configuration. Works with any browser. ;)
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Niclas said 6:54PM on 12-29-2006
I use SteerMouse with my MX1000 - IMO it's far better and more flexible than LCC. Sure it's $20, but it's way worth it.
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GPessia said 7:21PM on 12-29-2006
for who have problems with 2.1.2:
install first 2.1.1 and then 2.1.2 ;)
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Michael said 7:31PM on 12-29-2006
I am having many problems after installing the 2.1.2 update.
The Logitech Control Center System Preference crashes every time I attempt to modify a setting.
I am interested in reinstalling the 2.1.1 version, but I do not have this installer any longer.
Does anyone know where I can download the older version? I checked on the Logitech website and I am unable to find it.
Thank you.
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ahrynkie said 7:53PM on 12-29-2006
ftp://ftp.logitech.com/pub/techsupport/mouse/mac/lcc211.dmg
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mapin said 7:53PM on 12-29-2006
still no mac support for their bluetooth mouse....bastards.
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Michael said 8:47PM on 12-29-2006
Thank you ahrynkie!
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mbd said 9:56PM on 12-29-2006
@mapin - agreed. I saw this and thought that finally logitech had got off their lazy butts and would support my MX900 mouse, but nope, must've been too hard for them...
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Jason said 11:14PM on 12-29-2006
Good features, bad bugs. I like the fact that 2.1.2 allows me to assign buttons for expose and dashboard, but it crashes a lot. Has anyone else had the problem of not being able to remove applications from the application specific settings menu? It's driving me crazy.
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LittleJoe said 11:33PM on 12-29-2006
I just got my MX Revolution for xmas and so Im only familiar with 2.1.2 of Control Center... and well Im not to happy with it. Very buggy.
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Bruno said 12:07AM on 12-30-2006
As has been stated, use Steermouse for external mouse settings. It's perfect for ALL Bluetooth mice, including the MX900.
http://plentycom.jp
It supports all mouse buttons on every mouse on the market and a ton of easy to configure button actions. it will also give you far smoother movement than Logitech's driver or simply using the built-in HID driver. Far better than USB Overdrive or Gamepad companion as well if you want to compare it to other software.
LCC should never be used with any mouse - this new version is no exception unfortunately.
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Nick Pulido said 12:18AM on 12-30-2006
It seems the LCC still is buggy! How did you get it up on your macbook?
http://macnewsonline.com/wp/2006/11/10/why-does-logitech-hate-apple/
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Sauri said 12:42AM on 12-30-2006
Didn't recognize my MX Revolution. No Logitech device found! Assholes. Back to 2.1.1.
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Trainwrecka said 1:42AM on 12-30-2006
This may sound stupid - but how do I know which version I am running?
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Trainwrecka said 1:42AM on 12-30-2006
anyone know how to make the MX Revolution's horizontal scroll as fast as the mighty mouse ball?
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Mr. Krinkle said 4:48AM on 12-30-2006
I've switched back to 2.1.1 because 2.1.2 was causing my system to boot extremely slow. Even after bootup it took about 2-3 minutes for the system to start running smoothly again. That's not normal for a 2.16Ghz C2D with 2GB RAM.
Never had any problems with version 2.1.1 and found that is was fully customizable for my MX Revo.
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Dan said 5:53AM on 12-30-2006
At Jason, #13
You can tweak LCC 2.1.1 to Exposé & Dashbord. First you go to the Exposé control panel and remove the F9-function for Exposé; next you go to the LCC center and assign whatever button you wish to Exposé. Then go back to Exposé control panel and once again you assign F9 to Exposé - voila!
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