Hi ,
I have written a small application:
http://rapidshare.com/files/125258935/HebKeys_tog198.CAB.html
This application is designed for window mobile 6 devices that has a numeric keyboard,
one of the problems with this type of devices is that there isn't language support for them, for example if you want to write sms in hebrew or russion using this keyboard it is impossible.
After installing this application a XML file (layout.xml) will be coppied to your device containning all the translation of the keyboard. (this xml is configure to HP 600 !!! it will not work on other devices)
The xml file contains group of hardware keys (for example):
<keys>
<HWcode>48</HWcode>
<state1>0</state1>
<state2>ך</state2>
<state3>ן</state3>
<state4>ף</state4>
</keys>
in this example hardware key 48 will contain the following signs: 0-zero, "ך" - hebrew sign, "ן" - another hebrew sign, "ף" and another hebrew sign.
clicking on hardware key 48 (0 in the hardware keyboard of the hp 600) will itirate between does "states".
This application will run in the background, for toggeling it's translation use your Voice button (key 198) or configure it to different button:
<tog>
<HWcode>198</HWcode>
</tog>
you can of course configure yourself the signes and hardware keys to mach your device.
I written another application in order to help you find what is the hardware code for every key in your device:
http://rapidshare.com/files/125091730/KeyMap_13.zip.html
this two applications will not run together, so make sure you are closing one before running the other (SR is also agood idea).
Pls backup all your data before installing the applications.
link to the original thread (hebrew):
http://www.pocketpcfreak.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Himalaya;action=display;num=1214408412
have fun
Rani
HW keyboard working on 3rd party apps in Dual
Great news to those using Touch Dual with 20keys and are fustrated with the HW keyboard typing only numbers on 3rd party apps (like Opera, Google Search etc.) - this HebKeys app by Golum can provide a reasonable solution.
Limitations:
- No XT9.
- No Shift or Capital letters.
- No symbol window access (SYM is not active).
- Long delay is required in words that have two consequent letters mapped to the same key (e.g. REad, because R and E are on the same key). Alternatively, if an unmapped key is pressed (SYM), you can re-press the key again and get the next letter.
BTW, Golum promised to provide an update with an option to update the value of this delay through an xml file.
How to install:
1. download the HebKeys app by Golum, from http://rapidshare.com/files/125260462/HebKeys_button198.CAB.html
2. download the following key mapping layout that I have created: http://www.4shared.com/file/52928436...55/layout.html
3. after installing the app, replace the layout.xml file in the app folder (under Program Files) with the layout.xml file that you downloaded in 2.
Now what you need is to run the installed app and the re-mapping is done (need to re-run it after soft-reset).
If you run the app after it was activated, you can stop it using the "Exit" button. BTW, it is possible that the link above by Golum is for a slightly different version than the one in the link I provided, in which the default when running the app is the "unmapped keyboard" and there's no option to exit (no Exit button). Golum? I personally prefer the one with the Exit option.
If you wish to play with the mapping layout, you can edit the XML yourself. It is quite readable. Notice you cannot put less than 4 options (representing 4 repeating presses) to each key.
The last key mapped is for toggling the mapping on and off (the app is still in the background). Default is the ALT key.
The mapping of the HW keys of the 20key Dual is as follows (in the order it appears on the keyboard):
81 49 50 51 79
65 52 53 54 76
90 55 56 57 8
236 119 48 120 13
If you have a different device, you can try the key mapping app in the link from my previous post, to get the mapping.
Regarding Hebrew:
The layout file that I have provided solves the keyboard problem, but replaces the Hebrew support in the original layout included with the HebKeys app. However, I found that if you have Eyron Hebrew support installed, when the HebKeys is activated and you switch to Hebrew in the Eyron soft keyboard you can use the keyboard to write Hebrew!
If you think you managed to improve it, added the Shift or Sym functionality etc. - please share with all.
Enjoy.
Update:
Please note that I have updated the layout.xml a little, so if you already downloaded it - please re-download and re-copy to the proper folder.
If you really insist to know why I udpdated:
I found out the key I used for space is actually &NBSP, which seems like a space but is not exactly a space.
For some reason putting merely a space character in the XML does not work (not recognized, probably removed by the XML interpreter), so I added a NULL character afterwards, to turn it into a significant space.
Great App, seems to be the most awaited fix for the XDA Stealth keypad. Thanks GOLUM.
- Long delay is required in words that have two consequent letters mapped to the same key (e.g. REad, because R and E are on the same key). Alternatively, if an unmapped key is pressed (SYM), you can re-press the key again and get the next letter.
BTW, Golum promised to provide an update with an option to update the value of this delay through an xml file.
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Is it possible to use the joystick or navigation pad (right) to be able to move the cursor right away to type the next character? I used to do this on my Nokia days before.
and by the way, is there anyway to do a toogle with this one for enabling and disabling? i mean there would be a toggle that would enable this and use your configured XML as the layout then a toggle OFF to use the default or original keyboard layout. That would be awesome!
The cursor key may not be the greatest idea, as it also functions to move the curser around. It depends on the application - in some it will give you exactly what you want, in others it will move away from the location of the next word.
An alternative option is to use an unmapped key or one that is mapped to nothing, as I explained (I use SYM).
Reg toggle - as explained in the posts the last key in the layout.xml is the toggle key definition. Default is ALT.
Please note that I have updated the layout.xml a little.
If you really insist to know why I udpdated:
I found out the key I used for space is actually &NBSP, which seems like a space but is not exactly a space.
For some reason putting merely a space character in the XML does not work (not recognized, probably removed by the XML interpreter), so I added a NULL character afterwards, to turn it into a significant space.
can u provide this too on xda stealth?
Space
I cannot make a space?
HOw should I write it in text editor?
Pls Help!
space
"space" works with "0"-button, without <HWcode>48</HWcode>... in layout.xml
suggestion
tried this on my stealth, with the Layout.xml file changed to a regular eng to replace the multitap on my stealth, so far it's working fine with the exception of only 4 characters assignment on each hardware keys.. Can the maker or someone set the assignment to 5 char per key so we can accomodate the letters and number for 7 and 9..
WOW AWESOME!!
it is working properly on my stealth..
now i can write a message faster than before..
Thanks a Lot GOLUM
hopefully it can 5 char/key on the next release..
can someone plz upload the layout file for the touch dual again?
tnx
When I try and send a text message using the numeric keypad (rather than the QWERTY keyboard) the input defaults to XT9.
I cannot for the life of me work out where the setting is to change the default to non XT9 input.
I note their is a cab file on here to remove XT9 all together but there must be a setting somewhere.
Any clues?
Only a setting in the registry....
You need the cab ...sorry..
Changed the registry to start up with the default keyboard maybe?
REG:HKCU\keyboard layout\preload\1::text:00000409
REG:HKCU\keyboard layout\preload::text:00000409
This disables the Windows applications that start up via keyboard shortcuts.
You don't need a cab to change this. See here.
Came across this registry hack that allows you to undock your SIP works on all screens not sure if anyone would use it but pretty neat all the same
Of course I take no responsobility for what you do to your phone so edit your registry with this warning. BE CAREFUL BACK IT UP
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\SIP and change the value of Dragstyle from 0 to 1. This can work on Keyboard, Transcriber, Block Recognizer, Letter Recognizer, etc.
On my Touch Pro it ads a black bar above the keyboard onscreen not sure why everything else works as it should T9 etc
Change back to 0 if you want to go to default behavior. Also you need a soft reset to get this to work
MODS can you please move this to the appropriate section sorry clicked the wrong forum header
Screen shot?
I previously had a wings phone. if I held down the * key then I could change the default input method to T9. with the keyboard open I could do the same with Fn+SPACE
on the s740 Fn+SPACE doesn't set the default any more. it only works once. I'll be happily banging away on the number keys and need to open the keyboard for something not in the dictionary and when I close the keyboard to continue it's changed to multitap.
has anyone else got this problem? have I missed something obvious in the settings?
looeee
I found this keyboard while desperately looking for one that would show suggestions when using the hardware keyboard.
This one does, and it also got swype while having a size of less then 500 kb (without dictionary).
It has also got the ability of changing the hardware keyboard layout. Strangely it is enabled by default, so my azerty became a qwerty when using that keyboard. (I didn't know apps could take over a hardware thing???) You can turn it off in the settings -> physical keys -> remap keys. You can also change the hardware layout yourself by changing the 'language keycode' in the same settings pane, however I don't know what you should enter (qwerty is the default at 204).
you can find it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kl.ime.oh&hl=en
There are some quirks, since it is a beta.
For instance you can't type a web address decently, as it will always put a space behind a dot (unless you turn off 'insert space after swype')
Also, It will by default use auto-correction on password and log in fields, which you can also turn off by deselecting 'always predict'.
I almost forgot to mention one thing: it's by fr the fastest keyboard I have ever seen. Even after coldboot, the keyboard will popup instantly after hitting a text field.
thanks bro
finaly an alternative to swiftkey I'll test that
Good work!
Nice! Thanks!