On 21-04-18 05:08, Hiltjo Posthuma wrote:
> On Sun, Apr 18, 2021 at 04:26:05PM +0200, Max Schillinger wrote:
> > svkbd allows you to create keys for symbols of the second (=shift) layer by
> > defining them with a modifier included, like:
> >
> > { "|", "|", XK_backslash, 1, XK_Shift_L },
> >
> > This key creates a pipe symbol by sending shift + backslash. But
> > unfortunately, this way you can't emit get the original symbol (backslash)
> > anymore. So you still need a separate key for typing a backslash, wasting
> > precious space on the screen.
> >
> > The appended patch fixes this by allowing to neutralize the shift by
> > tapping this key with shift. It works both by tapping first shift, then the
> > pipe key on the on-screen keyboard, or by clicking the pipe key with the
> > middle mouse button (assuming XK_Shift_L is set as the button 2 mod).
> >
> > This way you can create a "flipped" backslash/pipe key:
> >
> > { "|", "\\", XK_backslash, 1, XK_Shift_L },
> >
> > This patch works equally for AltGr symbols in a `de`-based layout. For
> > example:
> >
> > { "~", "+", XK_plus, 1, XK_ISO_Level3_Shift },
> >
> > (In the German QWERTZ layout, you enter "~" with AltGr-"+".)
> >
> > Best regards,
>
> From the description it sounds useful to me.
>
> Any users of svkbd have opinions or objections about this patch? I don't use
> svkbd at the moment.
Thanks for the patch, I'll give it a try first in our sxmo context and will get
back to you!
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Maarten van Gompel (proycon)
https://proycon.anaproy.nl
