Here is a program that enables a "middle click" function (it is for the macbook's trackpad but also works on the Magic Mouse):
clement.beffa.org/labs/projects/middleclick/
Open the program and it will enable a 3 finger tap on the shell to work as a middle click [ you don't have to physically click the button ].
It apparently works only for Snow Leopard, but I tried it on an iMac G5 running Leopard and it has worked well so far.
Hope this helps.
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Middle Button click "hack"
I wrote a version that uses a three finger click instead of a three finger tap:
github.com/galonsky/MiddleClick/downloads
Still has some bugs, I'm sure. For example, you will have to restart MiddleClick after reconnecting your Magic Mouse for now.
github.com/galonsky/MiddleClick/downloads
Still has some bugs, I'm sure. For example, you will have to restart MiddleClick after reconnecting your Magic Mouse for now.
Thank you so much! This application just made my life so much easier! Up until today, I've had to switch between my old USB mouse and the Magic Mouse for scroll click and speed reasons, but this app along side MouseZoom is finally letting me throw the old USB mouse in the closet! I'll be keeping an eye on the about page for any updates. Thanks again! :-)
Was totally excited for this. Just downloaded it and ran it on OS X (10.6.1).
Safari 4.0.3 (6531.9): Doesn't work.
Firefox 3.5.5: Doesn't work.
Chromium 4.0.232.0 (30801): Doesn't work.
I noticed a lot of people in the thread on that site seemed to have gotten it to work. Any hints or tips on how to get things working? Totally want to re-enable middle click!
Safari 4.0.3 (6531.9): Doesn't work.
Firefox 3.5.5: Doesn't work.
Chromium 4.0.232.0 (30801): Doesn't work.
I noticed a lot of people in the thread on that site seemed to have gotten it to work. Any hints or tips on how to get things working? Totally want to re-enable middle click!
I am using a macbook running OS X 10.6.1 as well, I tried it on Safari (4.0.3) and Firefox (3.5.5) and it worked ok.
Are you getting any kind of input when you tap it with 3 fingers?
I don't know if this is the problem you are having, but when I tried it on a 10.5 system, it automatically opened Exposé when I tapped it with three fingers, but you can disable this by going to the Exposé & Spaces Preference panel and make it work as a third button.
Are you getting any kind of input when you tap it with 3 fingers?
I don't know if this is the problem you are having, but when I tried it on a 10.5 system, it automatically opened Exposé when I tapped it with three fingers, but you can disable this by going to the Exposé & Spaces Preference panel and make it work as a third button.
Apparently that version doesn't work on the Magic Mouse when it is connected to a macbook that has a multitouch trackpad... I was reading the discussion on the developer's page and found that someone could fix it, here is the link he gave: github.com/carlosh/MiddleClick , and here is the link to the built program: tinyurl.com/yzmhj6y .
- This is supposed to fix it but I couldn't try it because I don't have a macbook with a multitouch trackpad..
- This is supposed to fix it but I couldn't try it because I don't have a macbook with a multitouch trackpad..
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In the MacRumors forums, I found a link to another program that enables you to add more multitouch functions to the magic mouse, here is the link: blog.boastr.net/
It is supposed to work with the multitouch macbook (pro) and magic mouse. (the program only works in snow leopard).
It is supposed to work with the multitouch macbook (pro) and magic mouse. (the program only works in snow leopard).
At the moment blog.boastr.net/ does not work with Magic Mouse as the three finger tap has been disabled by the developer.
Does the "galonsky" hack works on MacBooks with the multitouch trackpad and the Magic Mouse connected ?
I mean this one: github.com/galonsky/MiddleClick/downloads
Does the "galonsky" hack works on MacBooks with the multitouch trackpad and the Magic Mouse connected ?
I mean this one: github.com/galonsky/MiddleClick/downloads
github.com/galonsky/MiddleClick/downloads WORKS FINE Even on Macbooks with the multitouch trackpad. It enables both the trackpad and the MagicMouse three tap.
The 3tap+click does not work on the trackpad or the magicmouse. You have to select just 3 finger tap.
The 3tap+click does not work on the trackpad or the magicmouse. You have to select just 3 finger tap.
blog.boastr.net/ is working really well now. It enables full multitouch gestures on the Magic Mouse. Have it running on MBP unibody with Snow Leopard. Really amazing.
Magic Prefs:
vladalexa.com/apps/osx/magicprefs/
Add tons of functionality, including middle click. Enjoy
vladalexa.com/apps/osx/magicprefs/
Add tons of functionality, including middle click. Enjoy
vladalexa.com/apps/osx/magicprefs/ is really what you want to be using if you have this mouse. Configure whatever action you want for taps, clicks, drags, pinches, etc, with any number of fingers... very powerful.
