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FunctionFlip
FunctionFlip 2.2
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Toggles the function keys on your MacBook.   Free
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    Kevin Gessner
FunctionFlip... I like the media keys on my MacBook keyboard - just not all of them. Fat-fingered that I am, I regularly skip tracks when I just want to pause. Disabling all of the keys just won't do, because I use the brightness and volume keys every day.

FunctionFlip individually controls your Macbook or Macbook Pro's function keys, turning special keys back to regular F-keys, or vice-versa.

FunctionFlip requires that "Enable access for assistive devices" be checked on the Universal Access pane in System Preferences.
What's New
Version 2.2:
  • Launchpad key support (Mac OS X 10.7)
  • Bluetooth connection fixes
  • bug fixes
Requirements
PPC / Intel, Mac OS X 10.5 or later.



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FunctionFlip User Discussion (Write a Review)
ver. 2.x:
(4)
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burypromote

+57
Matthew Green commented on 17 Aug 2011
the ignored clicks problem still exists in version 2.2
[Version 2.2]

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+57
Matthew Green replied on 17 Aug 2011
actually, just went into the FF pref pane and saw in the status box something about upgrading. So far it seems to be behaving
burypromote

+57
Matthew Green commented on 02 Jun 2011
causing problems in 10.6.7 with ignored mouse clicks, email so far has gone unanswered.

very disappointing because its a very handy program that has let me repurpose the function keys while keeping the media keys working.
[Version 2.1]

1 Reply

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+139
Stormchild replied on 23 Jul 2011
Unfortunately, the situation seems to have gotten even worse in Lion. I hate having to hold down the function key to change my system volume, but this once-useful utility is now causing more problems than it solves.
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+139
Stormchild commented on 11 May 2011
Seems to have stopped working for me. This happens occasionally, but I used to be able to just stop it and start it again, and that isn't fixing it anymore. It just has no effect on the F keys at all.
[Version 2.1]

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burypromote

+139
Stormchild replied on 11 May 2011
A restart fixed it. Certainly hope I don't have to do that every time this craps out though.
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jamartinezm reviewed on 31 Jan 2011
Perfect for getting back the function keys for brightness since I don't use them. Great App. Thnx!
[Version 2.1]


burypromote

+2
Mjharper commented on 08 Dec 2009
Absolutely perfect. Wanted to easily assign f5 & f6 on my new MacBook, and this made it really simple.

Thanks!
[Version 2.0.2]


burypromote

+4
Gex2501 commented on 07 Oct 2009
Very awesome program, thank you for the update for 10.6! It seems however that the new version thinks it is number 1.2 and when you click to check for updates it says there is a new update when in fact I just downloaded and installed the latest...
[Version 2.0.2]


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+17

Thmghtd reviewed on 28 Sep 2009
And on the same day he updates it for 10.6, he catches a bug, fixes it, and releases the fix.

That's so awesome.

Thanks Kevin.
[Version 2.0.2]


burypromote
+1

+17

Thmghtd reviewed on 28 Sep 2009
Oh my god. Where do I send the check.
[Version 2.0.1]


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+2

+7
greyman commented on 03 Sep 2009
Anychance of an update for snow leopard. It just crashes repeatedly since I have installed snow leopard
[Version 2.0]

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+4
Gex2501 replied on 25 Sep 2009
I'll second that. We just need a hopefully small update for snowleopard. I can't seem to figure out a way to fix the crashing or find a substitute program to do the job.
burypromote
Kevin Gessner (developer) replied on 28 Sep 2009
Version 2.0.2 (available now!) addresses Snow Leopard incompatibility.
burypromote

+16

pen_sq reviewed on 29 Dec 2008
The iTunes hot-keys were a terrible step backwards towards making a Mac look more like a cheap PC "Media" klutterboard. FunctionFlip restores your keyboard's Mac-ishness quickly, simply, and invisibly.
[Version 2.0]


burypromote

+6
Bill_601 had trouble on 11 Nov 2008
I found it didn't really work for me. It would disable the printed functions on the keys, but they wouldn't work as actual functions keys.

Just wondering what file in the OS this alters. Ever since I uninstalled it, my keyboard and trackpad will quit working. I can use a bluetooth mouse and I can use the Keyboard Viewer. I can even Share Screen from another computer, but the local keyboard and trackpad won't work until I put the thing to sleep and wake it up again. That seems to fix it for a little while.

Perhaps the developer can comment on what file may be affected to cause this?
[Version 1.3]


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+64
Algos had trouble on 14 Sep 2008
While I like the prefpane, I found I can not fast forward and rewind when it is active. Skipping tracks works fine though. Is this a know limitation?
[Version 1.2]


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Downloads:5,723
Version Downloads:1,227
Type:Utilities : System
License:Free
Date:17 Aug 2011
Platform:PPC / Intel
Price:Free0.00
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FunctionFlip... I like the media keys on my MacBook keyboard - just not all of them. Fat-fingered that I am, I regularly skip tracks when I just want to pause. Disabling all of the keys just won't do, because I use the brightness and volume keys every day.

FunctionFlip individually controls your Macbook or Macbook Pro's function keys, turning special keys back to regular F-keys, or vice-versa.

FunctionFlip requires that "Enable access for assistive devices" be checked on the Universal Access pane in System Preferences.
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