Question regarding synaptics clickpad

tancrackers · 2012-07-22 18:15:23

The arch wiki cites an example:
To edit /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/10-synaptics.conf and use
Option "ClickPad" "true"
Option "EmulateMidButtonTime" "0"
Option "SoftButtonAreas" "50% 0 82% 0 0 0 0 0"
However, this successfully gave me a right click on the bottom right "button", but I want to get a left "button."
http://i48.tinypic.com/20f3pch.png
This picture shows the location of the left click I am trying to get ^ (warning, worst GIMP job EVER)
I am pretty much trying to emulate a traditional touchpad with real buttons. I currently am unable to touch the clickpad and move the mouse. This makes dragging VERY difficult.
Here is my /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/10-synaptics.conf:
Section "InputClass"
Identifier "Default clickpad buttons"
MatchDriver "synaptics"
Option "ClickPad" "true"
Option "EmulateMidButtonTime" "0"
Option "SoftButtonAreas" "50% 0 82% 0 0 0 0 0"
EndSection

The wiki describes middle and right button areas, but no left buttons areas. How can I do this?

EDIT: This was my configuration before editing the file:
Section "InputClass"
Identifier "touchpad catchall"
Driver "synaptics"
MatchIsTouchpad "on"
MatchDevicePath "/dev/input/event*"
Option "TapButton1" "1"
Option "TapButton2" "2"
Option "TapButton3" "3"
EndSection

Last edited by tancrackers (2012-07-22 18:40:05)

cfr · 2012-07-22 18:49:25

man synaptics

It even includes a picture (ASCII art but likely does the job).

tancrackers · 2012-08-07 03:32:32

I'm sorry, but I still do not understand what I actually have to do. Should I just wait for an update to the synaptics driver?

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#1 2012-07-22 18:15:23

Question regarding synaptics clickpad

#2 2012-07-22 18:49:25

Re: Question regarding synaptics clickpad

#3 2012-08-07 03:32:32

Re: Question regarding synaptics clickpad

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