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Move Token with Numpad?

I prefer using the "top-down" tokens as opposed to character portrait tokens.  Is there a way to change the token movement from the arrow keys to the numpad, allowing for quick movement in the 8 cardinal directions (rather than the 4 afforded by the arrow keys)?  Additionally, if that is  possible, would it also be possible to rotate the token according to which direction it's facing when moving? For example:  When I push '8' on the numpad, my token would face upwards, or "North" and move one square upwards.  When I push '9' on the numpad, the token would then face "Northeast" and move up and to the right diagonally. I know that this can all be circumvented by dragging and dropping your token, this is just a preference of mine and I'd be eager to implement it were it possible.  Thanks for you consideration!
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keithcurtis
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There is an  API script does the facing. You might need to program something original for the numpad, or use a key remapping program.
Just for diagonal movement, if you press an Up or Down key at the same time as Left or Right you, you move diagonally. At least on my keyboard it works. Won't rotate your token though :(
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keithcurtis
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OldSchoolChris said: Just for diagonal movement, if you press an Up or Down key at the same time as Left or Right you, you move diagonally. At least on my keyboard it works. Won't rotate your token though :( Nice! I've always pressed them in rapid succession. I didn't relaize I could do it simultaneously.
I found it by accident, just to see what it would do. It's not documented in the wiki for keyboard shortcuts.
Thanks!  I wasn't aware of that particular script.  Does what I want for the most part!