Extensions:2.6/Py/Scripts/3D interaction/Screencast Key Status Tool

Screencast Key Status Tool
Display keys pressed in the 3d-view, useful for screencasts.

UI location	Group: 3D View
Version	1.7	Author(s)	Paulo Gomes, Bart Crouch, John E. Herrenyo, Gaia Clary, Pablo Vazquez
Blender	2.64	License	GPL

Executable information

File name	space_view3d_screencast_keys.py
Current version download	https://svn.blender.org/svnroot/bf-extensions/trunk/py/scripts/addons/space_view3d_screencast_keys.py

Links	http://blenderartists.org/forum/showthread.php?t=181703

Installation

There is no need to install this script, it is part of Blender, but you first need to enable it.
Find it in: User Preferences > Add-Ons > 3D View

Activate the script by enabling the checkmark on the right side of the addons section.

How to Use

• In the 3D View, hit Shift+Alt+C. Or press the Start Display button under Screencast Keys in N panel.
• The keys you press will appear by default in the lower-left corner of the 3D View

Options

• Start Display: Activates/deactivates display of keys events.
• Size: Adjust the size for the text or mouse icon.
• Position: Move the horizontal and vertical margin relative to the 3D View.
• Text / Icon Color: Set the color for both the text and mouse icon.
• Fade Out Time: How much time it takes for the text to disappear.

• Display Mouse
  • Icon: Show the mouse as an icon (default)
    • Left / Right: Position the mouse icon.
  • Text: Display mouse events as text.
  • No Mouse: Don't display mouse events.

• Display Box
  • Box Color: Set the color and alpha for the background box.
  • Hide: Only show the box when a key was pressed, otherwise hide it.
  • Box Width: Set the minimum size for the box (it resizes automatically if text doesn't fit)

• Display Last Operator
  • The last used operator (tool) is shown below the box in the 3D View.