BetterTouchTool for Mac v4.317 Custom Multi-Touch Gestures Chinese Activated Version Download

BetterTouchTool (BTT for short) is a powerful macOS system enhancement tool. It allows users to deeply customize various input devices such as the trackpad, mouse, keyboard, Touch Bar, and even Apple Remote. By creating personalized gestures, shortcuts, and automation workflows, BTT can greatly improve operational efficiency and workflow smoothness.

I. Core Interface and Workspace Detailed Explanation

After launching BetterTouchTool, its main interface is mainly divided into the following core areas:

1. Side Navigation Bar: Located on the left side of the window, used to select the device or function module to configure.
   • Presets: Contains pre-configured gesture sets for specific applications (such as Safari, Finder).
   • Trackpad: Configure gestures for the MacBook trackpad or Magic Trackpad.
   • Magic Mouse: Configure gestures for the Magic Mouse.
   • Normal Mouse: Configure buttons and gestures for a normal mouse.
   • Keyboard: Configure global or application-specific keyboard shortcuts.
   • Touch Bar: Customize the buttons and layout of the MacBook Pro Touch Bar.
   • Other: Includes advanced features such as Apple Remote, triggers, automation, etc.
2. Main Configuration Area: Located in the center of the window, displaying the specific gesture/action list for the currently selected device or module. You can add, delete, or modify triggers and associated actions here.
3. Action and Trigger Selector: Located on the right side or bottom of the window. When adding a new item, a huge list expands for you to select the “trigger” (such as three-finger tap, specific key combination) and “action to perform” (such as simulating key presses, controlling windows, running scripts, etc.).
4. Menu Bar Icon: BTT resides in the menu bar, with an icon of a hand touching a gesture. Click to quickly enable/disable BTT, enter settings, or view current activity.
5. Settings Panel: Opened via the menu bar icon or application preferences (Cmd + ,), where you can perform global configurations such as general settings, gesture sensitivity, window snapping, import/export, etc.

II. Complete Operation Flow from Creation to Export

The following example demonstrates the complete process of “creating a global gesture for the trackpad to quickly open Mission Control”.

1. Launch and Basic Setup

Operation: After launching BetterTouchTool for the first time, it will request multiple system permissions such as Accessibility, Input Monitoring, etc. All must be granted, otherwise core functions will not work. After granting permissions, the main configuration interface will open automatically.

2. Select Configuration Device

Operation: In the left navigation bar, click “Trackpad”. You will see two sub-options: “All Apps” (global gestures) and installed individual apps (such as Finder, Safari). Click “All Apps” to create a global gesture.

3. Add New Gesture

Operation: In the main configuration area under “All Apps”, click the “Add New Gesture” button in the bottom right corner. An entry named “New Gesture” will appear in the list.

4. Define Trigger

Operation:

1. Click “Click to Configure” on the right side of the “New Gesture” entry (or directly click the blank area under the “Trigger” column).
2. In the pop-up trigger selector, select the “Gesture” category.
3. In the gesture preview area on the right, perform a “three-finger swipe up” gesture on the trackpad. The interface will automatically recognize and select the gesture. You can also manually select it from the list.
4. Click the “Save” button.

5. Define Action

Operation:

1. Click “Click to Configure” under the “Action” column on the right side of the “New Gesture” entry.
2. In the pop-up action selector, select the “Keyboard Shortcut” category.
3. In the keyboard mapping area on the right, press the system default Mission Control shortcut: Control + ↑ (Control key and Up Arrow key). BTT will record this key press.
4. Click the “Save” button.

Advanced: You can also directly search for “Mission Control” in the action selector and choose the corresponding system action, which is usually more stable.

6. Rename and Fine-Tune

Operation: Double-click the name part of the “New Gesture” entry to rename it to a more recognizable name, such as “Open Mission Control”. You can also click the gear icon on the right side of the gesture for more detailed settings, such as setting the number of fingers required for the gesture, excluding specific apps, etc.

7. Instant Test

Operation: No additional saving is required. Directly use three-finger swipe up on the trackpad, and the Mission Control interface should be triggered immediately. If it doesn’t work, check whether all system permissions have been granted.

8. Export Configuration (Backup and Sharing)

Operation:

1. Click the BTT icon in the menu bar and select “Preferences” (or press Cmd + ,).
2. Switch to the “General” tab.
3. Find the “Import/Export Settings” section.
4. Click the “Export Current Settings” button to save the configuration file containing all gestures and shortcuts to a safe location.

III. Advanced Tips for Common Features

1. App-Specific Configuration: Select a specific app (such as “Safari”) in the left navigation bar. Gestures and shortcuts added here only take effect when that app is in the foreground. This allows you to define the same trigger gesture for different apps but perform different actions, greatly expanding customization possibilities.
2. Combined Triggers: When configuring triggers, you can combine multiple conditions. For example, create a gesture that requires “holding the Option key while double-tapping with two fingers on the trackpad” to trigger, enabling more hidden functions.
3. Powerful “Predefined Action” Sequences: In the action selector, there is a “Predefined Action” category. You can add a “Predefined Action” and then add multiple sub-actions in sequence (such as: simulate key press, wait 100 milliseconds, then simulate another key press). This can automate complex multi-step operations.
4. Window Management Master: Utilize “Window Actions” in the action selector (such as move to top-left corner, resize to half screen) and the “Window Snapping” feature enabled in global settings to achieve more powerful window layout management than the native system.
5. Use “Triggers” for Automation: In the left navigation bar under “Other” -> “Triggers”, you can set up automatic execution of a series of actions based on specific events (such as app launch/quit, Wi-Fi connection changes, time conditions), achieving high automation.
6. Touch Bar Dynamic Buttons: In the Touch Bar configuration, you can set buttons to “only show when specific conditions are met”, making your Touch Bar dynamically change according to the current task scenario, more practical.

IV. Common Issues and Solutions

V. Summary of Common Shortcuts for BetterTouchTool (Mac Version)

The following shortcuts are mainly used within the BetterTouchTool main configuration window.