Re: Mapping the N900 keyboard?
On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 5:23 AM, Marius Gedminas mar...@pov.lt wrote:
On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 04:50:23PM -0700, Qole wrote:
I'll try on the users list first, and then I'll try the development list.
How does one map custom keys on the N900?
I've had partial success by doing this:
$ xkbcomp :0 default.xkb
$ vi default.xkb
comment out the two rules that cause syntax errors:
// interpret AccessX_Enable+AnyOfOrNone(all) {
// action= LockControls(controls=);
// };
// interpret MouseKeys_Accel_Enable+AnyOfOrNone(all) {
// action= LockControls(controls=);
// };
Now you can restore the settings back by running
$ xkbcmp default.xkb :0
if you screw up and end up with a nonfunctional keyboard.
Next
$ cp default.xkb mg.xkb
$ vi mg.xkb
key RGHT {
type= FOUR_LEVEL,
symbols[Group1]= [ Right, Right, Tab, Tab ]
};
$ xkbcomp mg.xkb :0
and now Fn+Right arrow is a Tab key.
Sadly I don't know enough about xkbcomp to see if it's possible to make
it load incomplete maps on top of the current configuration, just to
update a few symbols without replicating the full configuration.
None of the changes I make to /usr/share/X11/xkb/symbols/nokia_vndr/rx-51
have any effect (yes I reboot after changing the file).
Maybe the files in /var/cache/xkb contain precompiled versions of those?
I'm not adventurous enough to go and start editing files in /usr/.
Although creating a new symbols file in there and loading it on top of
the defaults with setxkbmap ought to maybe work...
Thank you for your help. That works to get me started.
Now to return your favour:
Replace
type= FOUR_LEVEL,
symbols[Group1]= [ Right, Right, Tab, Tab ]
with
type= PC_FN_LEVEL2,
symbols[Group1]= [ Right, Tab ]
and you will retain the ability to highlight text with shift-right arrow.
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Re: Mapping the N900 keyboard?
On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 02:23:51PM +0200, Marius Gedminas wrote: On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 04:50:23PM -0700, Qole wrote: I'll try on the users list first, and then I'll try the development list. How does one map custom keys on the N900? I've had partial success by doing this: $ xkbcomp :0 default.xkb $ cp default.xkb mg.xkb $ vi mg.xkb $ xkbcomp mg.xkb :0 and now Fn+Right arrow is a Tab key. A few minutes later I discovered that a process called maemo-xinput-sounds was consuming 100% of CPU. I gave it five minutes, then killed it manually. Coincidence? Marius Gedminas -- TCP_SeqNum - The 32-bit Sequence Number, encoded as an ASCII string representing the hex value of the Sequence number. This field MUST be sent as lower case because it is not urgent. -- RFC 3093 signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: Mapping the N900 keyboard?
On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 04:50:23PM -0700, Qole wrote:
I'll try on the users list first, and then I'll try the development list.
How does one map custom keys on the N900?
I've had partial success by doing this:
$ xkbcomp :0 default.xkb
$ vi default.xkb
comment out the two rules that cause syntax errors:
// interpret AccessX_Enable+AnyOfOrNone(all) {
// action= LockControls(controls=);
// };
// interpret MouseKeys_Accel_Enable+AnyOfOrNone(all) {
// action= LockControls(controls=);
// };
Now you can restore the settings back by running
$ xkbcmp default.xkb :0
if you screw up and end up with a nonfunctional keyboard.
Next
$ cp default.xkb mg.xkb
$ vi mg.xkb
key RGHT {
type= FOUR_LEVEL,
symbols[Group1]= [ Right, Right, Tab, Tab ]
};
$ xkbcomp mg.xkb :0
and now Fn+Right arrow is a Tab key.
Sadly I don't know enough about xkbcomp to see if it's possible to make
it load incomplete maps on top of the current configuration, just to
update a few symbols without replicating the full configuration.
None of the changes I make to /usr/share/X11/xkb/symbols/nokia_vndr/rx-51
have any effect (yes I reboot after changing the file).
Maybe the files in /var/cache/xkb contain precompiled versions of those?
I'm not adventurous enough to go and start editing files in /usr/.
Although creating a new symbols file in there and loading it on top of
the defaults with setxkbmap ought to maybe work...
Marius Gedminas
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Re: Mapping the N900 keyboard?
Hi Qole, It depends on the changes you make. If you create a new keyboard, then you should set it by running: # setxkbmap KB_NAME Could you tell me an example of the changes you're trying to make? Cheers, -- Joaquim Rocha Igalia ยท Free Software Engineering Qole wrote: I'll try on the users list first, and then I'll try the development list. How does one map custom keys on the N900? None of the changes I make to /usr/share/X11/xkb/symbols/nokia_vndr/rx-51 have any effect (yes I reboot after changing the file). Can someone in Nokia comment on this? ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: Mapping the N900 keyboard?
Sorry, I was unclear about the place to post this. Technically, this is a user problem (a power user wants to remap some keys, nothing to do with developing a package), which is why I tried -users first. - Original message - ext Qole wrote: I'll try on the users list first, and then I'll try the development list. Why trying to get an answer from Nokia developers for a developer question in maemo-users? Kimmo co are all in maemo-developers. Sorry, I can't help you myself. Quim ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Mapping the N900 keyboard?
I'll try on the users list first, and then I'll try the development list. How does one map custom keys on the N900? None of the changes I make to /usr/share/X11/xkb/symbols/nokia_vndr/rx-51 have any effect (yes I reboot after changing the file). Can someone in Nokia comment on this? -- enthusiast, n. One whose mind is wholly possessed and heated by what engages it; one who is influenced by a peculiar fervor of mind; an ardent and imaginative person. ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
