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extra layout/skin for mini keyboard #30

Open GoogleCodeExporter opened 9 years ago

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
I haven't had time to study current IOS-style keyboards, but I happened to 
include a full keyboard (Apple Wireless Keyboard style). It is only a test, 
taken from real image and mounted on the MTP, but enough to test.

I have adjusted the image size so that the keys have the same size as the 
current IOSMain.png. Include real version and one with empty keys (U.S. 
keyboard).

See also 3 photomontages in the MTP keyboard, to test the size.

Regards,
José Carlos Montes

Original issue reported on code.google.com by JoCol...@gmail.com on 16 Nov 2011 at 9:55

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GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Hi Emanuele,

I have been studying the proposal that I made on the mac-style keyboards. Apple 
manufactures three types of keyboards: ANSI (U.S.), ISO (European) and JIS 
(Japan). With this in mind, you only need to use 3 schemes and then adapt the 
rendering to the country and desired position (bottom, middle and above) 
through the preferences panel.

I think the size of MTP is enough for the full keyboard and thus avoid having 
to switch to numbers and symbols.

I am attaching a pdf file with all 3 types of keyboard and placement options in 
the MTP (European keyboard in the image corresponds to a Spanish keyboard).

If you agree, I can design the layouts of the three types in PNG format.

Regards,
José Carlos Montes Rios

Original comment by JoCol...@gmail.com on 9 Dec 2011 at 11:35

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GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Interesting idea, the keys are a bit tiny, but it should work, at least for 
those of us who don't have big fingers.  Keys are still physically bigger than 
the iPhone on screen keyboard, at least.  The arrow keys might become a bit of 
a pain to use though.

I can make a prototype of the layout to see how usable it is.  If you can send 
me the layout images in PNG, I'd appreciate that

Original comment by emanuele...@gmail.com on 18 Dec 2011 at 3:17

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
On November 16 I sent some pictures to test layouts. I think the file 
"AppleKeyboardUSA_blank.png" can be used for the prototype. In this image I 
adjusted the size so that the keys have the same size as the current 
IOSMain.png. Try that file, and if you give the okay, then will develop 
versions of the 3 types of keyboard included in the pdf.

Regards,
José Carlos Montes Ríos

Original comment by JoCol...@gmail.com on 18 Dec 2011 at 11:31

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Hello, Emanuele

Sorry but I've been busy. I enclose the keyboard layouts I promised you. I hope 
to get in time for version 0.4.

On the other hand, recently I realized that trackpad size on MBA 11" is smaller 
than the one on 13" (same width but less high). Would have to make a new layout 
for that model if I have time.

Best regards

Original comment by JoCol...@gmail.com on 18 Apr 2012 at 3:54

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