Why use different devices

juststeve · Post by **juststeve** » Tue Jan 25, 2005 5:02 am

I need a high level explaination of why upgrades seem to define functions for a new device instead of moving buttons on the original.

For example, when one loads the Tivo_Master file the functions are associated with the VCR device. Why place them there instead of the SAT device?

classicsat · Post by **classicsat** » Tue Jan 25, 2005 7:30 pm

Becuase TiVo is a VCR, essentially. There is no reason not to assign it to satellite, if that is what you want to do.

Mark Pierson · Post by **Mark Pierson** » Wed Jan 26, 2005 4:37 am

It really has to do with the default "key maps". Different device types use different sets of available buttons. Take a look at the Layout sheet in KM and you'll see the different maps by device type.