Mimic TouchCursor movements on Mac

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I'm using OS X Lion.

I'm a PC user and just recently tried out using a Mac. I'm used to installing a handy app in Windows named TouchCursor. It allows me not to release my fingers in the "home" keys of the keyboard, which helps increase productivity (IMHO) because I don't need to reach out for the arrow keys anymore.

In Vim, the standard for the left, right, up and down is the H, L, K, and J keys. I mimic it in Windows through TouchCursor by just adding the Spacebar (holding it down) + either H, L, K and J, depending on the direction I choose. I made it universal, not only using Vim, but used it every time I navigate Windows, work with MS Office and other apps.

Is KeyRemap4MacBook able to this just like I used to do it in TouchCursor? Currently I have downloaded it and would be experimenting and see how it goes. I just needed to post this question assuming someone might have experience solving this.

Cheers!

Best Answer

I use both programs, and they are quite similar in spirit, but different in detail. What I find works well for me in KeyRemap4MacBook is to turn on "normal mode" (I think that's what it is called). I tap my Command key, then I can use vi-like keys, then I tap Command again (or use i).

Another useful thing is "simultaneous vi mode" (I think that's what it is called). I press and hold s and d simultaneously, and while holding them I can use vi keys. Quite similar to TouchCursor, except not with the space bar.

I wish there were programs that are more similar than these two, but I think this is currently where we are at.

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