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Interface Guide

DM Note consists of two independent windows.

Main Window

The main window is where you manage all program settings.

Top Tabs

  • Keys: Manage key mapping and placement.
  • Settings: Change program settings.

Keys Tab

The key mapping tab provides the following features:

FeatureDescription
Key mode selectionSelect various key modes like 4key, 5key, 6key, 8key, etc.
Add/Remove keysRight-click on the grid to add or remove keys.
Change key mappingClick a key to change the mapped keyboard key.
Adjust key positionDrag keys to move them to desired positions.
Adjust key sizeSelect a key and drag the handles to resize.

Settings Tab

The settings tab allows you to configure:

  • General settings: Language, background color, rendering options, etc.
  • Note effects: Note effect color, speed, height, etc.
  • Key counter: Counter display and style settings
  • Custom CSS/JS: Custom styles and plugins

Overlay Window

The overlay window is a transparent window where key inputs are visualized.

Features

  • Transparent background: Background is transparent so it can be placed as an overlay on top of game screens.
  • Click-through: Enable “Click-through” option in settings to pass mouse clicks through the overlay.
  • Always on top: Use “Always on top” option to keep it above other windows.

Using with OBS

To maintain transparent background in OBS Studio:

  1. Use Window Capture.
  2. Set capture method to Windows 10 (1903 and later).
  3. Check Capture client area.

Transparent background is maintained without chroma key.

Keyboard Shortcuts

ShortcutAction
Ctrl+Shift+IOpen Developer Tools (Main window)