[fecurtis]

I apologize for asking such a seemingly stupid question but I've searched the forums and haven't been able to find much.

My question, how do you assign various actions to hot keys? Does each hot key do one specific thing only or do they vary based upon which iDrive application is open?

For example, is it possible to set it up so that when the navigation application is open, pressing 1 will send me home, but if I'm in the phone app, could I set it up so that pressing 1 would instead call a specific number?

My second question is how do I save various functions to each hot key? I tried saving my home address by putting in my home address into the navigation, having it start guidance, then holding 1 but it doesn't work. It saves something completely random (I think it just pulls up the map whenever I hit 1 and guides me to wherever I was at the time I held the 1 key).

It seems fairly counter-intuitive how the whole process works so any help would be greatly appreciated.

[S4NoMore]

Originally Posted by fecurtis

I apologize for asking such a seemingly stupid question but I've searched the forums and haven't been able to find much.

First off, I would recommend to you (and anyone) Google as a search engine rather than the forums. Forum searching can be tricky and often fruitless.

Originally Posted by fecurtis

My question, how do you assign various actions to hot keys? Does each hot key do one specific thing only or do they vary based upon which iDrive application is open?

For example, is it possible to set it up so that when the navigation application is open, pressing 1 will send me home, but if I'm in the phone app, could I set it up so that pressing 1 would instead call a specific number?

No, the hotkeys are intended to be global - i.e. their programmed function is independent of where you are within the iDrive system.

Originally Posted by fecurtis

My second question is how do I save various functions to each hot key? I tried saving my home address by putting in my home address into the navigation, having it start guidance, then holding 1 but it doesn't work. It saves something completely random (I think it just pulls up the map whenever I hit 1 and guides me to wherever I was at the time I held the 1 key).

It seems fairly counter-intuitive how the whole process works so any help would be greatly appreciated.

I don't have navigation, but I searched via google and came to this explanation: http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showpo...04&postcount=7

Originally Posted by April1

It's very easy. Try this method.

You can pick up a destination easily from Last Destinations. Go to last destinations and select the destination you want to store into key, you will see a green rectangle on the selected destination. Next hold the desired programmable key for two seconds and all done.

With this setting, you can now easily go to the pre-selected destination on NAV from any screen, you need not be on NAV screen.

I set key #8 for Home, its the last key in the row and doesn't interfere with other keys and easy to remember as Final Destination is Home this or that.

[fecurtis]

Yeah I tried Googling searching. I did find how to save addresses, but I was wondering how to save other functions, such as a hot key to call an individual.

I assume I just go to my recent calls, highlight the number and assign a key to it which I'll try today.

Thanks for the reply though.

[S4NoMore]

Originally Posted by fecurtis

I assume I just go to my recent calls, highlight the number and assign a key to it which I'll try today.

I forget exactly but if that doesn't work, go to the number in your phone book then assign the key. I think if you assign a key while looking at your recent calls, the key will bring you to your recent calls list.

[BMWbill]

there is a huge thread on this forum with more idea than you could ever imagine about what to assign to the hotkeys.
Too lazy to find it though. Someone else will shortly.

[M.barnes]

Go to what you want to do in idrive then hold the hot key.

Ie if you want to set number 1 as call home, browse through the idrive for telephone, names, find home, highlight it then hold down 1.

1 will then do that function. So basically keep going until yo get to the point where clicking the idrive button would do the action (final stage) then instead of clicking, hold down the hot key (hold for 3 ish seconds)

[fecurtis]

Originally Posted by M.barnes

Go to what you want to do in idrive then hold the hot key.

Ie if you want to set number 1 as call home, browse through the idrive for telephone, names, find home, highlight it then hold down 1.

1 will then do that function. So basically keep going until yo get to the point where clicking the idrive button would do the action (final stage) then instead of clicking, hold down the hot key (hold for 3 ish seconds)

Yup, tried that and it worked. Thank you!

So it is intuitive after all, just have to know the logic behind it.

[HoustonEaDo]

Originally Posted by BMWbill

there is a huge thread on this forum with more idea than you could ever imagine about what to assign to the hotkeys.
Too lazy to find it though. Someone else will shortly.

Here ya go !!

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=730317

[homeland]

I think there must by a reset function that will allow you to assign keys to whatever action you want.

[fecurtis]

Originally Posted by homeland

I think there must by a reset function that will allow you to assign keys to whatever action you want.

You can just overwrite them. Hovering over the button will allow you to see what function (if any) is saved to that key.

[Professor///M]

If I'm not mistaken holding keys 1 & 8 clears them all.


You can make, almost any function a hot key. I have 1&2 as phone numbers, 3 as my "messages" for when I get texts, emails or send info to the car, 4 is another phone number, 5-8 are my places of employment and home.


Hovering lets you see what it is. I wouldn't put any function in that is already available via steering wheel controls, or the iDrive controls.

If you want a contact, go to that contact, the exact number to dial, and as you are getting ready to dial, push and hold the button.

Same goes for navigation - when you are ready to hit "accept destination" or "start navigation" press and hold the button and it will save that function. It essentially saves whatever your iDrive cursor is over.

you can do this for the user manual, Vehicle Info, Efficient dynamics, Sport displays - almost anything.

[GSAL55]

To reset all hot keys you press 1 and 8 at the same time and hold for approximately 10 seconds. To save something to a hot key, you hover over what you want to save and press and hold the corresponding number you'd like to program. Done. If it cannot be done, it'll let you know that it cannot be saved. Simple. Don't need to go through a million lines of threads.

[matt]

Is there a list for dumb people to remember whats saved under each number?
Or do I have to write it down like my gradmothers tv channel settings?

[GSAL55]

Originally Posted by matt

Is there a list for dumb people to remember whats saved under each number?
Or do I have to write it down like my gradmothers tv channel settings?

Just run your fingers across the numbers - it'll show you on your screen what you saved without having to press the button.

[BMWbill]

Originally Posted by GSAL55

Just run your fingers across the numbers - it'll show you on your screen what you saved without having to press the button.

But you should write that down because you are going to forget about the hover-hand trick.

[GSAL55]

Originally Posted by BMWbill

But you should write that down because you are going to forget about the hover-hand trick.

[GSAL55]

Are there no CAs out there showing these people how to work their cars or how about

[matt]

Originally Posted by GSAL55

Are there no CAs out there showing these people how to work their cars or how about

Not having it yet thats why im penetrating the forums

[GSAL55]

Originally Posted by matt

Not having it yet thats why im penetrating the forums

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh