# Configuration Help & General Discussion **URL:** https://community.folivora.ai/c/discussion/7.md [Latest](https://community.folivora.ai/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.folivora.ai/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.folivora.ai/tags.md) --- ## [Work in progress and alpha features](https://community.folivora.ai/t/work-in-progress-and-alpha-features/8832)
**Author:** [@Andreas\_Hegenberg](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Andreas_Hegenberg)\ **Replies:** 611\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/work-in-progress-and-alpha-features/8832 "2025-03-18T17:44:23Z")
Using this thread to discuss and introduce new features while they are still being developed. Comments and bug reports welcome! V3.06 alpha finally adds fixed size Touch Bar buttons: I'm still working to make it com… --- ## [About the Configuration Help & General Discussion category](https://community.folivora.ai/t/about-the-configuration-help-general-discussion-category/15)
**Author:** [@Andreas\_Hegenberg](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Andreas_Hegenberg)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/about-the-configuration-help-general-discussion-category/15 "2026-07-08T13:57:59Z")
Here you can discuss anything that is remotely connected to BetterTouchTool. Ask questions etc. Note: Don't post requests that contain your private data here (e.g. license related issues). Please send an e-mail to andre… --- ## [Welcome to the BetterTouchTool Community](https://community.folivora.ai/t/welcome-to-the-bettertouchtool-community/8)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.folivora.ai/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 10:36am UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/welcome-to-the-bettertouchtool-community/8 "2018-05-16T10:36:53Z")
BetterTouchTool is very powerful but can be complicated to use. The goal of this community is to allow BetterTouchTool users to help each other by discussing and sharing. It will also become the official place to report … --- ## [Discussion: BetterTouchTool Launcher / Spotlight Replacement (very much work in progress)](https://community.folivora.ai/t/discussion-bettertouchtool-launcher-spotlight-replacement-very-much-work-in-progress/46768)
**Author:** [@Andreas\_Hegenberg](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Andreas_Hegenberg)\ **Replies:** 385\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/discussion-bettertouchtool-launcher-spotlight-replacement-very-much-work-in-progress/46768 "2026-10-15T19:02:49Z")
Can't believe this comment was already more than 3 years ago, but since then I have regularly been thinking about adding a launcher style feature to BetterTouchTool because it would allow for many easy interactions. Fo… --- ## [How do I build this floating menu?](https://community.folivora.ai/t/how-do-i-build-this-floating-menu/47993)
**Author:** [@Frank1](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Frank1)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/how-do-i-build-this-floating-menu/47993 "2026-10-15T17:53:30Z")
I'm out of practice with floating menus because I hardly ever use them anymore. But now I need one that looks like this: 6 buttons arranged like this. Unfortunately, I have no idea how to build it. Can anyone help? T… --- ## [Reverse Scroll Direction](https://community.folivora.ai/t/reverse-scroll-direction/48026)
**Author:** [@lukasvac](https://community.folivora.ai/u/lukasvac)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 10:48am UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/reverse-scroll-direction/48026 "2026-10-15T10:48:37Z")
Hi. I'm having trouble configuring my mouse scroll direction. I use two mice (a Logitech MX Master 3S at home and a Trust Seron at work, both connected via Bluetooth), as well as the built-in trackpad when I'm travelling… --- ## [Fullscreen Launchpad configuration](https://community.folivora.ai/t/fullscreen-launchpad-configuration/48011)
**Author:** [@Anurag\_Kashyap](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Anurag_Kashyap)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 8:01am UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/fullscreen-launchpad-configuration/48011 "2026-10-15T08:01:09Z")
Is it possible to do a fullscreen floating menu or anything so that I can have the old launchpad like UI, which close on clicking outside the icon space or esc, and a pinch in gesture to toggle this; I don't like the new… --- ## [How to customize Shortcuts for Image Editor?](https://community.folivora.ai/t/how-to-customize-shortcuts-for-image-editor/48017)
**Author:** [@jordikt](https://community.folivora.ai/u/jordikt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/how-to-customize-shortcuts-for-image-editor/48017 "2026-10-14T21:44:45Z")
BetterImageEditor Release Notes says that "a proper menu bar with customizable shortcuts, thicker line widths, support for much narrower windows, a redesigned drag-out handle, and a "Move to Trash and Close" option" How… --- ## [snap areas stopped working](https://community.folivora.ai/t/snap-areas-stopped-working/48015)
**Author:** [@quickrb](https://community.folivora.ai/u/quickrb)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/snap-areas-stopped-working/48015 "2026-10-14T16:04:17Z")
all snap areas are no longer there. when I go into the snap area manager, non of the 3 snap areas are checked. if I check one, it says is bound to a display that is not connected. this is on the built-in retina display… --- ## [Best way to configure buttons on Stream Deck to only show at a particular time](https://community.folivora.ai/t/best-way-to-configure-buttons-on-stream-deck-to-only-show-at-a-particular-time/48010)
**Author:** [@smythg](https://community.folivora.ai/u/smythg)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/best-way-to-configure-buttons-on-stream-deck-to-only-show-at-a-particular-time/48010 "2026-10-14T16:03:48Z")
I use BTT to configure my Stream Deck. So much more flexible and powerful than the Elgato software. One thing I would like to do is to have a particular Stream Deck button shown during a particular time period in a fix… --- ## [How do I exclude Mouse configurations in Cheat sheet? No Exclude from cheat sheet option.](https://community.folivora.ai/t/how-do-i-exclude-mouse-configurations-in-cheat-sheet-no-exclude-from-cheat-sheet-option/47979)
**Author:** [@Sam\_Younes](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Sam_Younes)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/how-do-i-exclude-mouse-configurations-in-cheat-sheet-no-exclude-from-cheat-sheet-option/47979 "2026-10-14T14:26:11Z")
--- ## [Virtual Desktop Cycling - Next/Previous](https://community.folivora.ai/t/virtual-desktop-cycling-next-previous/48007)
**Author:** [@TimeRising](https://community.folivora.ai/u/TimeRising)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/virtual-desktop-cycling-next-previous/48007 "2026-10-14T14:13:09Z")
Hello! I am looking to see if there is a way to set up BTT to cycle through virtual desktops. I see there are a number of commands to switch to a numbered desktop (see picture), but I dont know if its possible to use a … --- ## [New Options for "Window Switcher for Open Apps - Cycling through windows using all fingers on trackpad"](https://community.folivora.ai/t/new-options-for-window-switcher-for-open-apps-cycling-through-windows-using-all-fingers-on-trackpad/47991)
**Author:** [@TimeRising](https://community.folivora.ai/u/TimeRising)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 11:49am UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/new-options-for-window-switcher-for-open-apps-cycling-through-windows-using-all-fingers-on-trackpad/47991 "2026-10-14T11:49:49Z")
Hello! I recently saw the new capabilities of Fluid/Continuous gestures and I started looking at if they could be used to solve the behavior I was looking to do in 2023 with Window Switcher for Open Apps - Cycling throu… --- ## [Save and Restore Window Layouts Across Multiple Spaces](https://community.folivora.ai/t/save-and-restore-window-layouts-across-multiple-spaces/48005)
**Author:** [@K\_N](https://community.folivora.ai/u/K_N)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 5:50am UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/save-and-restore-window-layouts-across-multiple-spaces/48005 "2026-10-14T05:50:19Z")
I noticed this feature mentioned in the release notes: Window layouts across Spaces: Enable "Include All Spaces" in the "Save current window layout" action or in the layout editor to capture and restore the windows on … --- ## [Window Switcher for Open Apps - Cycling through windows using all fingers on trackpad](https://community.folivora.ai/t/window-switcher-for-open-apps-cycling-through-windows-using-all-fingers-on-trackpad/34467)
**Author:** [@TimeRising](https://community.folivora.ai/u/TimeRising)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 4:32am UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/window-switcher-for-open-apps-cycling-through-windows-using-all-fingers-on-trackpad/34467 "2026-10-14T04:32:14Z")
Is it possible to use 'Window Switcher for Open Apps' and use gestures that keep your fingers on the trackpad until the right window is selected? Trying to replicate the windows 11 feature where 3 fingers on trackpad yo… --- ## [Doubling of single Trigger on Floating Menu, related to new v. 6.921](https://community.folivora.ai/t/doubling-of-single-trigger-on-floating-menu-related-to-new-v-6-921/48003)
**Author:** [@Kirby](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Kirby)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/doubling-of-single-trigger-on-floating-menu-related-to-new-v-6-921/48003 "2026-10-13T22:28:29Z")
In 6.921: when a Floating Menu has exactly one enabled Trigger, and that Trigger is set to “Absolute Position” with or without non-zero offsets (e.g. x=121, y=-100), the item renders twice, in both Live view and on scree… --- ## [Floating Menu: blur without the light/dark tint?](https://community.folivora.ai/t/floating-menu-blur-without-the-light-dark-tint/48001)
**Author:** [@Kirby](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Kirby)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/floating-menu-blur-without-the-light-dark-tint/48001 "2026-10-13T19:55:32Z")
When a Floating Menu’s background is set to "Use Blurred Background", a white layer the size of the Floating Menu is added in addition to the area underneath it being slightly blurred, as if a white layer at roughly 80% … --- ## [How to set a delay for OCR](https://community.folivora.ai/t/how-to-set-a-delay-for-ocr/45956)
**Author:** [@lukasvac](https://community.folivora.ai/u/lukasvac)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/how-to-set-a-delay-for-ocr/45956 "2026-10-11T16:35:50Z")
I have an automation set up for OCR of a selected region on the screen. It consists of two simple actions: Capture Screenshot to Clipboard and OCR Image From Clipboard. However, I need to insert an appropriate pause bet… --- ## [Switching Between Windows](https://community.folivora.ai/t/switching-between-windows/47949)
**Author:** [@TadGrul](https://community.folivora.ai/u/TadGrul)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/switching-between-windows/47949 "2026-10-10T19:04:39Z")
Which action corresponds to switching between active windows in sequential order? I've tried several and can't seem to find the right one. I'm assuming this is a basic action BTT is capable of but that I'm missing the ti… --- ## [Expanded sound settings in menu bar](https://community.folivora.ai/t/expanded-sound-settings-in-menu-bar/47978)
**Author:** [@lukasvac](https://community.folivora.ai/u/lukasvac)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 6:10am UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/expanded-sound-settings-in-menu-bar/47978 "2026-10-09T06:10:47Z")
Is it possible to set it up so that clicking the sound icon in the menu bar opens an expanded menu showing both input and output devices? Similar to how it works when clicking while holding the Option key. Thanks. --- ## [How to use Apple Foundation models in BTT?](https://community.folivora.ai/t/how-to-use-apple-foundation-models-in-btt/47895)
**Author:** [@somelinguist](https://community.folivora.ai/u/somelinguist)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 10:19am UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/how-to-use-apple-foundation-models-in-btt/47895 "2026-10-08T10:19:29Z")
How do I configure BTT to use an Apple Foundation model? I'm not seeing it listed anywhere in the AI Config window. Where would I look? I'm on macOS 27.0.1 and BTT 6.870, with an M4 Pro I have Siri turned off because … --- ## [Window Switcher : Exclude Windows From Other Monitor.](https://community.folivora.ai/t/window-switcher-exclude-windows-from-other-monitor/47983)
**Author:** [@wanyaxing](https://community.folivora.ai/u/wanyaxing)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 10:07am UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/window-switcher-exclude-windows-from-other-monitor/47983 "2026-10-08T10:07:00Z")
@Andreas\_Hegenberg I am new to this Window Switcher feature (I previously used HyperSwitch). I would like an option to filter out windows that are not on the current monitor. Is it achievable? Thanks. --- ## [Unfortunately, this problem has always existed](https://community.folivora.ai/t/unfortunately-this-problem-has-always-existed/47955)
**Author:** [@Frank1](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Frank1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 5:26am UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/unfortunately-this-problem-has-always-existed/47955 "2026-10-08T05:26:41Z")
Dear Andreas, since I started using BTT, there’s been a problem that, unfortunately, has never been resolved and is driving me crazy. When you search for something, select the search result, clear the search, search for… --- ## [Website and Download](https://community.folivora.ai/t/website-and-download/47977)
**Author:** [@alonsofedz](https://community.folivora.ai/u/alonsofedz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/website-and-download/47977 "2026-10-07T15:07:37Z")
I'm wondering if the website is correct, as it changed significantly since I last checked, and when I downloaded the app, it failed to run (probably notarization). --- ## [Converting to Named Trigger leaves Floating Menu Trigger non-functioning and unstable.](https://community.folivora.ai/t/converting-to-named-trigger-leaves-floating-menu-trigger-non-functioning-and-unstable/47976)
**Author:** [@Kirby](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Kirby)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 11:08am UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/converting-to-named-trigger-leaves-floating-menu-trigger-non-functioning-and-unstable/47976 "2026-10-07T11:08:15Z")
After Convert on a Floating Menu item, action 248 is on the item with no BTTMenuItemActions, the item does not fire, and deleting the action crashes the app and the item is gone on relaunch. I had three Floating Menu Tr… --- ## [BetterTouchTool intermittently freezes for ~30 seconds – possibly clipboard/RDP related](https://community.folivora.ai/t/bettertouchtool-intermittently-freezes-for-30-seconds-possibly-clipboard-rdp-related/47667)
**Author:** [@K\_N](https://community.folivora.ai/u/K_N)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 9:04am UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/bettertouchtool-intermittently-freezes-for-30-seconds-possibly-clipboard-rdp-related/47667 "2026-10-07T09:04:51Z")
I've been having a strange issue with BTT for the last month or two. I'm on the latest BTT version and latest macOS Tahoe build. Every now and then BTT seems to completely hang for around 30 seconds. I usually notice i… --- ## [Advanced Condition, Toggle Mute when browser is on Teams meeting.](https://community.folivora.ai/t/advanced-condition-toggle-mute-when-browser-is-on-teams-meeting/47974)
**Author:** [@ageorgios](https://community.folivora.ai/u/ageorgios)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 8:29am UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/advanced-condition-toggle-mute-when-browser-is-on-teams-meeting/47974 "2026-10-07T08:29:58Z")
What is the best way to import an advanced condition that is: "While in teems meeting" Like checking if mute button exists. ChatGPT says to create a dynamic variable (async () =\> { let value = "0"; try… --- ## [Issues with Logitech MX Keys S buttons in recent BTT versions?](https://community.folivora.ai/t/issues-with-logitech-mx-keys-s-buttons-in-recent-btt-versions/47970)
**Author:** [@K\_N](https://community.folivora.ai/u/K_N)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 6:40am UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/issues-with-logitech-mx-keys-s-buttons-in-recent-btt-versions/47970 "2026-10-07T06:40:22Z")
Has anyone else noticed issues with Logitech MX Keys S buttons in recent BTT versions? For some reason, my MX Keys S no longer seems to work properly with BTT (latest available version). BTT doesn’t seem to detect butto… --- ## [all Presets gone away](https://community.folivora.ai/t/all-presets-gone-away/47969)
**Author:** [@burgh](https://community.folivora.ai/u/burgh)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/all-presets-gone-away/47969 "2026-10-06T19:46:04Z")
While I was trying to create a new Stream Deck trigger, BTT deleted all my presets. Specifically, I couldn't access the button I had just created—it had simply disappeared. Then BTT crashed, and after restarting, everyth… --- ## [Microsoft Apps catching trigger (mouse wheel button)](https://community.folivora.ai/t/microsoft-apps-catching-trigger-mouse-wheel-button/47954)
**Author:** [@Benjamin\_Riedl](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Benjamin_Riedl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/microsoft-apps-catching-trigger-mouse-wheel-button/47954 "2026-10-06T14:42:03Z")
Hello, I’ve set up an action for my mouse that intercepts the middle mouse button and triggers a keyboard shortcut to launch some software. It works perfectly, even in Safari, where the Logitech software used to interce… [Next page](https://community.folivora.ai/c/discussion/7.md?page=1)