Includes an updated C# scripting package. Download the software here or – if you have already installed it – simply launch it and choose to apply the update.
Previous releases since 0.8.4 only updated the expiry date for the trial version.
News and Changelog
232key Pro version 0.8.4 released
This release includes an updated C# scripting package.
Previously released version 0.8.3 fixes a bug which prevented the function keys F2 to F12 from working in GIDEI mode.
232key Pro version 0.8.2 released
This version of our scriptable virtual keyboard wedge fixes two issues:
- If a hotkey has been defined, it is now correctly unregistered when the program stops due to a script or connection error.
- Scripts now run under the invariant culture by default. This is particularly important for numeric conversions.
232key Pro version 0.8.1 – Kern Communications Protocol (KCP) device profile added
Kern Communications Protocol (KCP) is a bi-directional protocol available on more and more Kern scales. Version 0.8.1 of 232key Pro allows you to select a “Kern KCP” device in the Input tab and to easily set the “SI” command (“send immediately”) in the Control tab to request the weight:
Further information on the Kern Communications Protocol can be found in this PDF document.
Kern has also produced a video showcasing the protocol (using their BalanceConnection software, not 232key Pro):
KERN Communication Protocol | KERN KCP
232key Pro version 0.8.0 – improved hotkey (keyboard shortcut) support
Many scales support a bidirectional communication mode: A command is sent from the PC to the device to query the current weight. This is also referred to as polling.
In 232key Pro, a hotkey (keyboard shortcut) is used to trigger the command. After 232key has received and processed the reply, it is entered into the target application:
The advantage of this method is that the user does not have to press a button on the scale itself.
Please note that not all scales support command mode and that you may need to configure your scale to enable it. Different scales also use different commands. As shown in the screenshot below, you can enter any command (using hexadecimal notation) or set a predefined command by clicking the Set default command button (if available). Please refer to the manual of your scale to find out which commands it supports.
In version 0.8.0 it is now possible to use individual keys such as F5 as hotkeys (previously, only key combinations including a modifier key were supported):
Some keys may be reserved by the operating system or other applications. Setting such a key will result in an error.
232key Pro version 0.7.7 – MyWeigh UltraShip-U2 support
We’ve included a device profile for the very affordable MyWeigh UltraShip-U2 scale in this release of our software.
Please note:
- Only models which appear as a virtual COM port when connected to the computer are supported (this is not the case for earlier versions of this scale):
- This scale only sends the weight when the SEND button is pressed. It is not possible to use polling:
232key Pro version 0.7.6 – hotkey bug fix
In the Control tab in 232key Pro, you can define a keyboard shortcut (hotkey) which sends a command to the connected device:
Release 0.7.6 shows a more useful error message if you press the hotkey before a connection has been established:
232key Pro version 0.7.5 – Precisa protocol and function keys
Version 0.7.5 includes a device profile for Precisa scales and balances:
You can now also trigger the F1…F12 function keys from your script by using GIDEI commands.
232key Pro version 0.7.4 released – NCI protocol support
We’ve released 232key Pro 0.7.4 with support for the NCI General Serial Communications Protocol (described in this PDF).
This protocol is not only used by NCI, Brecknell and Avery Weigh-Tronix scales (ITW brands/companies), but also others like the Ohaus Aviator 7000. One of our users has kindly confirmed that it works perfectly with his Brecknell GP250-USB scale.
To use this bi-directional protocol, first select it as the Device in the Input tab, press the Set defaults button and confirm that all settings match those of your scale:
Next, go to Control tab, enable polling with a hotkey and click on Set default command for NCI:
When you press the keyboard shortcut, 232keyPro sends the “W<CR>” command to request the weight to the scale, processes the response and types the weight at the cursor position.
Click here to visit the 232key Pro download page (fully functional trial version, expires on September 30).