V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r
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Q: A NEW TRACKPAD DRIVER IS OUT

I've got a good news for Macbook Pro / Air owners: a new multitouch trackpad driver for Windows 7 is out.

This driver (codenamed 'Trackpad++') neither contains, nor modifies the original Apple code.
However, it relies on Apple drivers stack for raw hardware access, that's why Boot Camp 3.1 shall be installed first.

Features of the Trackpad++ driver (vs. Boot Camp 3.1 driver):

1. Improved pointer ballistics (pointer movement can be very slow or very fast, depending on the finger speed);

2. Dramatically improved two-finger scrolling experience: Mac OS X-similar (accelerated) scrolling model implemented;

3. Elimination of the most annoying Windows issue of Apple Multitouch Trackpad, i.e. false detection of drag'n'drop actions;

4. Trackpad++ Control Module for adjusting the Trackpad settings.

Supported Macbook Pro generations: Early 2008, Late 2008, Early 2009, Mid 2009;
Supported Macbook Air generations: all generations;
Supported Windows versions: Windows 7 32-bit, Windows 7 64-bit (Boot Camp 3.1 shall be installed first).

You may visit http://trackpad.powerplan7.com for details.

Just by the way: there was an extensive beta-testing phase, and a lot of volunteers have tried Trackpad++ already, so I can assure You that the driver is rock-stable.

P.S. I wrote this driver. My another project is Power Plan Assistant - a popular utility for Boot Camp-enabled Macbook Pro and Air notebooks.

Cheers, and enjoy Trackpad++, something Apple definitely have had to implement a while ago... but I know and You know - it never would...

Posted on May 21, 2010 1:05 AM

by Vlad-imir,Solvedanswer
Vlad-imir Vlad-imir
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@ALL: I recommend to verify the installer with VirusTotal.com, you will see that the package is 100% clean, as reported by more than 50 antivirus and antimalware engines. As for the reputation scores, they are not the best measure - e.g. I update the files weekly, so there will never be enough users of the same (bit exact) executable to really gain the reputation thing, as calculated by some institutions. Website hosting location does not really matter, because the files are anyways hosted via FileCluster.com, with the mirrors both in the USA and EU.

 

Yes, I agree, the thread is too old, and too outdated. Not only the first pages, but I would say pages 1 to 60 contain the discussions which are not relevant anymore. The software has evolved dramatically, and now has the simple automatic installation, fully configurable multitouch gestures, etc., etc. - all of the things it had obviously missed initially.

 

So I feel it's time to close the topic. I would like to say THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the discussion! For any questions, feedback, critics :), please feel free to contact me directly via support email.

 

Cheers,

Vladimir

Posted on Jul 21, 2014 2:46 AM

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  • by V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r,

    V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r Mar 23, 2013 1:49 AM in response to Marcelo NS
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    Mar 23, 2013 1:49 AM in response to Marcelo NS

    @All: Thank You for joining the discussion.

     

    @thwap: Changelog for Trackpad++ version 2.4a vs. 2.3d was published right there in this topic, a few pages above. Let me just copy it

     

    - 3-FINGER DRAGGING ADDED, as well as the new (related) configuration options;

    - Back/forward gestures and middle-click emulation moved to 4-finger space;

    - [Windows 8 only] Edge-gestures reliability raised, it shall be literally 99.999% now;

    - Improved behavior when you choose to disable scrolling acceleration;

    - Other (minor) bug fixes.

     

    Removed:

    - 1-finger dragging (but classic 'click + 2 fingers' dragging remains and works perfectly);

    - 3-finger zoom (but hold on, there exist at least 3 workarounds for zoomimg!)

  • by arotto,

    arotto arotto Mar 23, 2013 3:29 AM in response to V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r
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    Mar 23, 2013 3:29 AM in response to V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r

    i have a magic trackpad, too, so i'd appreciate support.

    it's just weird for it to not work like it's supposed to.

  • by thwap,

    thwap thwap Mar 23, 2013 8:36 AM in response to V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r
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    Mar 23, 2013 8:36 AM in response to V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r

    @vladimir, I know it's published in this thread, I already knew that, but the request is for you to make a [Changelog] or [Version History] page at http://trackpad.powerplan7.com/ and publish it there [with all historical changes too, not just a replaced copy of the latest ones], that would be great as it makes this information far more accessible to the thousands of people that visit your website!

     

    It's chaotic and disorganised if only ever published on the thread, please do it if possible <3. (You said you'd consider it, a few months ago :P.)

  • by V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r,

    V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r Mar 24, 2013 3:34 AM in response to thwap
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    Mar 24, 2013 3:34 AM in response to thwap

    @thwap: Thank you, the suggestion is good. You are right, in general I do not care much about the fancy web design, comprehensive documentation, etc. The only thing I truly care about is to output the top-quality software to community .

  • by V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r,

    V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r Mar 25, 2013 9:28 AM in response to V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r
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    Mar 25, 2013 9:28 AM in response to V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r

    Preliminary verdict: just 3 - 4 people for the Magic Trackpad. The community has made the choice. Almost. (Almost because 'voting' it still possible, right there, right now)

  • by rtheb,

    rtheb rtheb Mar 25, 2013 1:02 PM in response to V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r
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    Mar 25, 2013 1:02 PM in response to V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r

    valdimir

     

    I think you are asking in the wrong forum as most of the questions here are from users of Mac laptops.

     

    There is a huge potential market for WINDOWS ONLY PC's especially desktops and Home Theater PC's.

     

    As I have mentioned earlier I use my Lenovo IBM ThinkPad as my Home Theater PC with the MagicTrackpad daily.

     

    Thinking of the Mac community only is wrong especially since the MagicTrack Pad is the perfect solution for PC's and especially HTPC's when coupled with the Apple Wireless Keyboard.

     

    The Bullettrain Express is the PERFECT EXAMPLE.

     

    Perhaps a search for Apple Magic Trackpad and Window might lead you to the proper forum/community to more accurately gauge the wants/needs.

     

    I am stuck using the Magic Tools http://www.trackpadmagic.com/magic-trackpad/home

    for my HTPC and although it works the Trackpad++ is far superior

     

    Over at MacRumors we have had a lively discussion about mating the Mac Wireless Keyboard with the MagicTrackpad for years -

    http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1013869

     

    Perhaps posing the same question over there might help.

     

    Also I'm sure Jake over at Bullettrain would be willing to pose the question to his customers if I asked.

     

    Again a BIG THANK YOU is always appropriate for what you have already accomplished.

     

    Know it is much appreciated!

  • by kazmifar,

    kazmifar kazmifar Mar 26, 2013 6:52 AM in response to V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r
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    Mar 26, 2013 6:52 AM in response to V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r

    I tried using trackpad++ on my mac mini which has a Windows 7 boot camp but I consistently get an error stating that it did not install properly and to try again.

     

    Is it not compatible with the mac mini?

  • by V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r,

    V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r Mar 26, 2013 11:48 AM in response to kazmifar
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    Mar 26, 2013 11:48 AM in response to kazmifar

    @kazmifar: Trackpad++ is an alternate trackpad driver for Macbook Retina/Pro/Air running Windows 7 or 8 via Boot Camp. It also works in pure EFI mode. But obviously it does not work with Mac Mini, as this computer has no trackpad device.

  • by ajp_anton,

    ajp_anton ajp_anton Apr 4, 2013 10:51 AM in response to V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r
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    Apr 4, 2013 10:51 AM in response to V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r

    Old problem but I've always forgot to report it:

    Every time I install Trackpad++ and the computer restarts, it will activate the "Always show all icons and notifications on the taskbar" setting which I prefer having turned off.

     

    3-finger middle click is more important to me than 3-finger drag (I can already drag by just pushing the dragging finger so hard it keeps the physical button pressed, low friction fingers yay). What's keeping you from activating 3-finger click at the same time as dragging?

     

    So back to the old behavior...

    Another old problem that I've already reported: "Invert swiping direction" is bugged. Under 4-fingers it affects vertical 3-finger swipes, under 3-fingers it affects horizontal 3-finger swipes.

    Also, horizontal 4-finger swipe only has one direction. Both left and right will switch to the "right" window.

     

    As another user recently suggested (and I did a long time ago), you should be able to map swipes to certain keystrokes, as from there you can do whatever you want with Autohotkey. I already do this with 3-finger swipes, but the 4-finger ones aren't that easy to use.

  • by V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r,

    V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r Apr 4, 2013 11:56 AM in response to ajp_anton
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    Apr 4, 2013 11:56 AM in response to ajp_anton

    @ajp_anton: Wow, strange, as right now in the Trackpad++ version 2.4a horizontal 4-finger swipe is 100% working for me. Back/forward. Both directions.

    Dear Trackpad++ users, could someone confirm it's working, and especially confirm if it doesn't work in both directions for you specifically? Thanks!

     

    People who prefer 3-finger tap over 3-finger dragging can still choose to install the 'old' version 2.3d where it's available, this is the main reason why this version is still offered during the installation.

     

    Highly appreciate all of your feedback. Obviously you are right, better configurability and ability to map could be the next major step for the Trackpad++.

     

    Cheers,

    Vladimir

  • by bb426,

    bb426 bb426 Apr 4, 2013 12:00 PM in response to V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r
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    Apr 4, 2013 12:00 PM in response to V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r

    @Vladimir,

     

    The invert function for four fingers (back/forward) does not invert the swiping direction. It has no effect for me. When I select the option, the direction I swipe still is has the same function as before.

     

    Otherwise, the four finger swipe is working for me normally.

  • by ajp_anton,

    ajp_anton ajp_anton Apr 4, 2013 1:17 PM in response to V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r
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    Apr 4, 2013 1:17 PM in response to V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r

    @Vladimir:

    Note that everything I said after "back to the old behavior" is referring to the old behavior, 2.3d.

    And while I prefer 3-finger middle click over dragging, I'd still like to have both. I don't want to use 4 fingers for things I use often, and I think both middle click AND dragging should be doable with 3 fingers.

  • by FrederiQ,

    FrederiQ FrederiQ Apr 4, 2013 11:51 PM in response to V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r
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    Apr 4, 2013 11:51 PM in response to V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r

    I confirm, 4-finger swipe is working perfectly. Left to go back, right to go forward. Never tried to invert the direction, though. Windows 8 x64 on the rMBP, Trackpad++ 2.4a

  • by V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r,

    V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r Apr 8, 2013 12:36 PM in response to FrederiQ
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    Apr 8, 2013 12:36 PM in response to FrederiQ

    @All: Thank You for confirming that the gesture itself works.

     

    @FrederiQ: RMBP? Cool! By the way I have put the special effort to support high-dpi of the Retina Macbook Pro. Both in the meaning of sharp native GUI of the Trackpad++ Control Module and the resolution-relevant pointer / scrolling speed optimizations in the driver itself. So, yes, even the Retina Macbook Pro owners can fully enjoy the Trackpad

  • by ajp_anton,

    ajp_anton ajp_anton Apr 9, 2013 12:12 AM in response to V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r
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    Apr 9, 2013 12:12 AM in response to V-l-a-d-i-m-i-r

    To clarify again: The swipe bug only exists in 2.3d.

     

    Oh, and I'd still like to decrease the scrolling acceleration while keeping the non-accelerated speed.

    So I request a separate control for adjusting the acceleration, AND more fine-tuned adjustments.

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