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Madame Mim wrote:
> It may just be a different config program now, have a look and see
> what the other behaviour options are for the wheel button.
>
> I hope you find the answer, though, I remember how PO'd I was when I
> lost the functions after having gotten used to them.
I will try the suggestions here about holding down the control key while
trying it and see if that works.
Jeanie
>
>
> "Jeanie" <Nobody@home.com> wrote in message
> news:aEIje.11184$V2.3288@attbi_s72...
>> Madame Mim wrote:
>>> Also, you could try checking that your mouse settings haven't been
>>> changed. I used to use a Logitech cordless and when I installed S2 I
>>> didn't have the tilt or zoom functions at all. Didn't even know I
>>> was missing them until I read a post here. I've changed mice since
>>> then, so I'm thinking back here, but I remember the fix was to
>>> alter the wheel button functions in the Logitech config panel (not
>>> the standard mouse panel) and toggle 'treat as Microsoft scroll
>>> mouse' (or some such). It was a tick box and I can't remember if I
>>> had to turn it on or off. What I do remember is that I lost these
>>> functions again later when I installed a new game on my machine
>>> which must have had an auto-configure kind of function - cause
>>> 'poof' when my tilt and zoom again until I went back in and toggled
>>> that box.
>>
>> My new mouse is a Logitech optical corded mouse. Nothing special.
>> I've checked the mouse properties and don't see a box to check like
>> that. This mouse is set for "Universal Scroll" in properties,
>> whatever that means. Other options include such things as cut,
>> paste, explore my computer, etc. but nothing looks like what I need
>> to be able to tilt again. Nothing like "program assigned" or such.
>>
>> Jeanie
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "Jeanie" <Nobody@home.com> wrote in message
>>> news:Yuyje.10478$V2.2938@attbi_s72...
>>>> Bluegenie2 wrote:
>>>>> "Dim Sim" <dim_sim@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:428e9d40@clear.net.nz...
>>>>>> Hi all
>>>>>> I have been playing Sims2 and University for a while but today I
>>>>>> am unable to "tilt" any more by clicking and holding my scroll
>>>>>> wheel?? Is there a keyboard control that does the same thing?
>>>>>> Has anyone else experienced this?
>>>>>> I have a MS cordless optical mouse (and have been using the same
>>>>>> mouse the entire time)
>>>>>> The battery is fine and it woks fine in all other applications.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks in advance
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Dim Sim
>>>>> Are you playing the game in a window?
>>>>> If so, that may be the reason.
>>>>> If not, just keep punching the button down, as i have the same
>>>>> problem from time to time, but i am stubborn and usually it clears
>>>>> up
>>>>
>>>> I just developed the same problem, but I had to buy a new mouse
>>>> because mine finally died (dog chewed on the cord) and I figured
>>>> that's what my problem was. Perhaps I'll be able to get it to work
>>>> again after all.
>>>>
>>>> Jeanie