Configuring On-Screen Keyboards

On-screen keyboards enable operator input in situations where a keyboard is not connected to the computer.

You can designate one of three on-screen keyboard types.

• The standard InTouch keyboard or keypad. This is the default keyboard.

• The Windows system keyboard. The Windows keyboard is a fully functional QWERTY-type keyboard with function keys, print screen key, number lock key, directional arrows, and so on.

• The re-sizable keyboard or keypad. This keyboard can be resized during run time.

You can also open the keyboard by using the DialogStringEntry() and DialogValueEntry() function in a script. For more information, see DialogStringEntry() Function and DialogValueEntry() Function.

To configure the on screen keyboard type

1. Open WindowMaker.

2. On the File menu, point to Configure, and then click WindowViewer.

   The WindowViewer configuration screen appears.

3. On the Preferences tab, in the Keyboard area, select type of keyboard you want.

4. If you select the re-sizeable keyboard, click Options to select font, location, and dimension properties of the keyboard.

5. Click OK.

To make an on screen keyboard appear

6. Configure the on-screen keyboard type.

7. Select the object you want to apply the animation to.

8. On the Draw menu, in the Mode group, click Animate.

   Alternatively, right-click the object and then select Animation Links.

   The Animation Links window appears.

9. In the Touch Links area, under User Inputs, select String.

   The Input->String Tagname dialog box appears.

   

10. In the Keypad? area, select Yes.

11. Click OK.