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The F3 button on my rMBP has a figure which shows 3 rectangles, pressing the button without the FN key initiates the Expose function. I want to modify that key for another function. However I cannot directly modify it via preferences because pressing that button does not register as a specific keyboard shortcut.

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You could also change it to a normal F-key with FunctionFlip.

If anyone else is looking for a way to change it with KeyRemap4MacBook, just create a private.xml like this:

<?xml version="1.0"?>
<root>
<item>
<name>test</name>
<identifier>test</identifier>
<autogen>--KeyToKey-- KeyCode::EXPOSE_ALL, KeyCode::F19</autogen>
</item>
</root>

The keycode constants are defined in src/bridge/generator/keycode/data. The test folder has a checkbox.xml with all the predefined mappings.

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What is the code to Hide window ? Which is CMD + H ? – Render Oct 9 '12 at 11:37
--KeyToKey-- KeyCode::EXPOSE_ALL, KeyCode::H, VK_COMMAND if you use a QWERTY-like keyboard layout. – Lauri Ranta Oct 9 '12 at 19:00
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Take a look at KeyRemap4MacBook, it should do what you're looking for.

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That is too complex and not straightforward. Would appreciate another way. – Render Oct 9 '12 at 4:21

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