Defaults changed a bit
* The Space key is now defined in the letter block, due to some users losing it * Extend for F# keys is now disabled by default, due to problems for some users * See the README on how to re-enable FK Extend
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README.md
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### For Linux using XKB
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* New "Colemak[eD]" AltGr mappings (lv3-4), placing dead keys on AltGr+symbol keys
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* An Extend layer using Caps Lock as a lv5 modifier for navigation/editing from the home position and more!
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* Angle/Wide ergo modifications to improve wrist angles(!), hand spacing and right pinky movement+load
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* Improved "Colemak[eD]" AltGr mappings (lv3-4), placing dead keys on AltGr+symbol keys
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* Powerful Extend layers using Caps Lock as a lv5 modifier for navigation/editing from the home position and more!
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* Comfy Angle/Wide ergo modifications to improve wrist angles(!), hand spacing and right pinky movement+load
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* The Curl-DH ergo mod to allow a more natural finger curvature and avoid lateral stretches
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* Note: The Sym ergo mod to improve access to often-used symbol keys is planned to be implemented soon
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- The Colemak-DH layout is a combination of the Curl-DH and Angle mods, on normal row-staggered keyboards
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* WIP: The Sym ergo mod to improve access to often-used symbol keys is planned to be implemented soon
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* For several locales, a 'Unified Symbols' layout with only a few necessary changes from the standard Colemak[eD]
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* Also, a layout to 'Keep Local Symbols' like their default (QWERTY-type) counterparts for that locale
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* Intuitive phonetic layouts for Cyrillic, Greek and Hebrew scripts
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* Mirrored Colemak that allows one-handed typing (if I ever break an arm...)
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* Mirrored Colemak that allows one-handed typing with practically no re-learning (if I ever break an arm...)
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* The 4 Tarmak transitional Colemak layouts for learning Colemak(-DH) in smaller steps if so desired
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<br>
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The main Big Bag pages are found at [https://dreymar.colemak.org/][BigBag]. To see XKB info boxes there, select the Tux platform icon.
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These [xkeyboard-config][XKBgitHb] files are updated to [XKB-data v2.23.1-1ubuntu1][XKB-Ub18], 2018. They work fine with many other versions though.
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These [xkeyboard-config][XKBgitHb] files are updated to [XKB-data v2.23.1-1ubuntu1][XKB-Ub18], 2018. They work fine with other versions though, in nearly all cases.
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<br>
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Some info
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---------
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First, run the install script. This copies my modified files into the system X11 directory. The old one are backed up by default.
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First, run the install script. This copies my modified files into the system X11 directory. Original files are backed up by default.
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You can now probably use the system's layout settings to choose a setup. For info on what the choices are, consult the [Big Bag][BigBag].
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Tips
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----
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* Before trying out the BigBag, you may want to find out what your current XKB settings are. One way of seeing what you use is `setxkbmap -v 9`.
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- To get the standard default layout back, you can use `setkb 4n` for ANSI keyboards (`5n` for ISO). This depends on your locale though.
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* The 'Keep Symbols' layouts are intended for those who don't want to give up their symbol mappings. The 'Unified' variants are usually much better, and 'ks' may be missing symbols.
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* If you use Extend and want the `Ctrl+Alt+F#` TTY shortcuts back, disable F#-key Extend mappings in the `symbols/extend` file.
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- This is achieved easily by commenting out the [include "extend(lv5_fk)"][BB-ExtFK] bit (with two trailing slashes).
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- To get the standard default layout back, you can use `setkb 4n` for ANSI keyboards (`5n` for ISO). What you want depends on your locale though.
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* Due to complaints from new users that Extend on F# keys interferes with `Ctrl+Alt+F#` TTY shortcuts, FK Extend is now disabled by default.
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- You can enable FK Extend by activating the [include "extend(lv5_fk)"][BB-ExtFK] bit (delete the trailing slashes) in the `symbols/extend` file.
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- If you had already installed the BigBag you must either edit the file in its target X11 directory, or edit and then reinstall the files.
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- In theory, we could make such shortcuts part of Extend so you can have both them and the Multimedia key shortcuts. I'll think about it.
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* The 'Keep Symbols' layouts are intended for those who aren't ready to give up their symbol mappings. Not the best option, but "training wheels".
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- The Unified 'us' variants are usually much better. The 'ks' ones will miss out on some symbols and many dead keys.
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* The `xkb-data` package is very consistent between distros. I've use [Debian xkb-data][XKB-DebS], sometimes with some Ubuntu updates.
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* Any .deb package may be opened using `dpkg -x` or `ar -xv` (from `binutils`) on Linux, and any decent zip manager such as PeaZip on Windows.
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<br>
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@ -71,20 +73,21 @@ _DreymaR, 2023-01_
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TODO:
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* Non-Fn-key Extend is now the default. Add a separate option for FK Extend? Many new users struggled with this, or have weird FK setups.
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* Add colemak-dh to the colemak symbols file and the US locale? Both ISO, ANSI and Ortho.
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* Not all distros source `~/.bashrc` by default. Seems that `~/.xinitrc` is mostly used by xinit and not generally sourced?
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- What about `~/.xsession` or `~/.profile`? Seems to be mostly legacy; used by `startx`? It's messy.
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- Look in `/etc/X11/Xsession` to see how thing are run at startup?
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- But `~/.Xresources` seems like a good option (and is sourced by xinitrc too)?
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- Its format is different though. And it doesn't list keyboard layout as one of its intended purposes.
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* Add some easy way of returning to the old xkbmap setup? But how? Can't unset settings, so we'd have to store it somehow? Or just let them go to us/us?
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- Make a restore to default layout shortcut instead? It's only an alias for `setkb 4n/5n`. Maybe `resetkb 4/5`?
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* Transition many ###.xml changes to ###.extras.xml? Other Colemak locale variants reside there. But it's a mess: Many (such as Norwegian) are in the main file!
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* Ensure a consistent Space key implementation for `_ks` layouts. Many layouts are sloppy about that. Maybe make a `common` include w/ Space+Enter?
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* Rename setkb --> setkb? It's easier to type! Would have to update all docs including the Forum topic.
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* To get Extend with the currently active layout, use `setxkbmap -v 9 -option "" -option "misc:extend,lv5:caps_switch_lock,compose:menu"`.
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* Add lv5:lalt_switch_lock for LALT-Extend.
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* Add compose:102? Inconsistent between ISO and ANSI, just add a pro-tip.
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* The Curl(DH) model implementation has to go as it may mess w/ QWERTY. Instead, I should use two Extend variants.
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- It also seems very hard for some newcomers to understand. So yes, I should have the Angle mod only and not CurlAngle models.
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- It also seems very hard for some newcomers to understand. So yes, I should have the Angle mod only and not CurlAngle models?
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- Also, matrix users want the V-D swap without an Angle mod! Another nail in the coffin for the Curl models.
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- Actually, should I make a NoModel CurlAngle layout for the model impaired? Vanilla, Curl(DH) and Curl(DH)Angle then. ... No?
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- First, just make Curl with D-V swap built in. Let the Extend Paste function be where it falls for now.
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DONE:
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* Moved Space to the "letters" block to ensure a consistent Space key implementation for `_ks` layouts etc. Many xkb layouts are sloppy about that.
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* 2023-01-03: Renamed setkb --> setkb: It's easier to type. Updated all docs including the Forum topic.
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* 2020-11-05: Switched to the new DH = DHm standard (was DH = DHk)
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* Changed the default layout for the setkb.sh script to US (UniSym): In my experience, most users that struggle with the setup want US English.
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* To get back to your old layout/model, use `setkb 4n/5n [loc]`. You may also specify `mod loc [var]`; omit `var` for the default (basic) variant.
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key <AB05> { [ b, B, enfilledcircbullet, Greek_beta ] }; // QWE B Cmk bB •β
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key <AB06> { [ k, K, ccedilla, Ccedilla ] }; // QWE N Cmk kK çÇ
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key <AB07> { [ m, M, multiply, downarrow ] }; // QWE M Cmk mM ×↓
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//
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key <SPCE> { [ space, space, nobreakspace, nobreakspace ] }; // Space
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// U0292/01B7 ezh/EZH
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//// Activating the line below will "hard" enable the Cmk-DH = Curl(DHm) mod; see below.
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key <AB09> { [ period, greater, dead_abovedot, greaterthanequal ] }; // .> _≥
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key <AB10> { [ slash, question, dead_stroke, questiondown ] }; // /? _¿
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//
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key <SPCE> { [ space, space, nobreakspace, nobreakspace ] }; // Space
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// NOTE: In Linux, CapsLock is tweaked in the Keyboard settings (for freedom of choice etc.)
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// key <CAPS> { [ BackSpace, BackSpace, Caps_Lock, Caps_Lock ] }; // Caps/Back
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};
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default partial
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xkb_symbols "basic" {
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// name[Group1]= "Extend layer";
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include "extend(lv5_fk)" // The F# key block. Some may want to exclude this as it affects TTY shortcuts.
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// include "extend(lv5_fk)" // The F# key block. Some may want to exclude this as it affects TTY shortcuts.
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include "extend(lv5)" // Extend mappings for all other keys
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};
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