I'm using this "app" called Smart Scroll (it's a System Preferences app) to invert the mouse's X axis on a particular application that has it all mixed up: one section it scrolls left > right, another section is right > left. So I would like to use KM to change that setting inside Smart Scroll by u…

[image] iamdannywyatt: Would I be able to tick/untick this option even when System Preferences is not open? Not like that -- UI events require the UI. You could dig around in your Preferences folder and see if Smart Scroll has a plist you might be able to manipulate. Even if it does that may…

What if I create a macro that launches System Preferences and then Smart Scroll when that other app (Loopcloud) launches? Will I be able to manipulate Smart Scroll even if it’s not visible, but it’s running?

You should be able to manipulate System Preferences in the backgound. Take a look at this topic for some clues. Applescript or other Technique Enable/Disable Voice Control on Catalina - #5 by Jono

Thanks I will take a look at that and see if I can find a solution

Another example to go with the one ccstone linked is this one for using AppleScript to toggle Function Keys in the background. [image] Toggling F-Keys Questions & Suggestions I've been looking for a good shortcut for toggling F-Keys on and off but after scouring the web I…

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Is It Possible to Change a System Preferences Preference Even if It's Closed?

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Another example to go with the one ccstone linked is this one for using AppleScript to toggle Function Keys in the background.

Is It Possible to Change a System Preferences Preference Even if It's Closed?

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