yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] gruvngyrl:
Give this program a try:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=375872&highlight=keyboard

It seems to work for most everyone, although with my Omnia, there are often times that I'll soft reset, and several programs won't boot up properly - this being one of them, so that I'll have to change my SIP manually. On the whole though, if your device is behaving itself, the program should fix your issue.

I believe all the text is in Italian, but it's really just one option: you select which keyboard you'd like to be your default upon soft reset, and this will make it so.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] kstab:
Is finger keyboard 2.1 compatible with wm2003SE???

I want to try it on an i-mate jam, yet the cab cannot be installed... of course i am trying to install the qvga version..

Thanks for any help...
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Rozenthal:
Hi, it's kindda hard to satisfy everyone. When in previous versions we left some "safety-space" on the edges, we got so much whining about "wasted space" etc. that we switched to filling up the whole screen. I understand your problem, but I really don't think we got time to start offering specialized versions for specific devices.

But, as always, the keyboard is highly customizable and you could change it yourself, but you'd have to sacrifice some key-size.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Rozenthal:
You need to adjust the settings for repeated keystrokes in FingerKeyb Config tool.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Rozenthal:
I noticed some users reported this problem. I don't have a solution for it.

Letters are as big as we could squeeze them in. There's really no space wasted. Also, be aware, that although the bitmaps are designed to clearly separate keys (most have a 3D effect), the actual press area of the key is full size. On most layouts the dead-zone between keys is only 1 or 2 pixels big, and on Touch HD for example, this is so small that it's hardly noticable.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Rozenthal:
This has been covered more then once...

You can disable the "Hide bottom bar" option in Config tool, that should fix the gray box.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Rozenthal:
Bottom menu Windows bar, where you normally have options such as "Send" or "Menu" in SMS etc. You can chose whether you want to have FKBD cover them or not.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] DomSim:
anyway to get a more UC friendly version that does not pop up the config menu after install
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Rozenthal:
As for the other questions I've skipped - they have been answered in FAQ. Read it.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] DomSim:
my question is not in the faq.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Vernam67:
Yes me too I so want !!

It is the best keyboard soft .. And thank you so much for your works..

but only need THAI language in VGA.. after will be perfect !

Someone can help ?
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] donny101:
Question!!

i installed the qvga version and it downloads fine and the options load and work fine and i softreset my phone, but when i try to change from the htc keyboard to the fingerkeyboard nothing happens...the htc keyboard just stays there

is it compatable with my OS??

i have a hermes running windows mobile 6.5 (Joshkoss's 21501 build)
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] nicelad_uk:
Any upgrades for this to make it work 100% with the new Opera Browser (9.5 beta). At the moment it defaults to the Microsoft keyboard but Opera are blaming it on the keyboard creators that aren't meeting the SIP standards? They are wanting keyboard creators to fix it in their keboards.

Any of this make sense? Sounds lame to me, but any info?
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] OrionBG:
A small donation from me just been sent to you! ;) Keep up the good work!
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] chicus_bar:
locking the keyboard on landscape mode

is there a way of locking on the keyborad so it won't hide when the hard keyboard buttons are pressed???? i guess locking the numerical one (as it has with arrows too!!) is something that xperia users on landscape mode would reallly appreciate... :rolleyes:
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Co0kieMonster:
First off all, let me say how truly great a keyboard this is, awesome work!

I love how customizable it is, but I have one small question/request: Could a future version include the option to choose between "vibrate when action is performed" and "vibrate immediately when pressed"?

I type pretty quickly on a soft keyboard and don't look at the pop up letters (my eyes are already looking for the next key), so I rely on a quick vibration response, and as it is setup now the small delay is a bit distracting.

Right now I have the key layout pretty much customized to my liking and this feels like the only thing keeping it from perfection.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] juno14:
I really appreciate the great app!

Im using the diamond with no orientation changing app, then how do i switch to landscape mode? for example, in the NOTES app, when I move the phone sideway, the screen does not rotate

or perhaps I misunderstood something

thanks
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] eTomm:
The bug on the use of the XT9 system that i posted before is not on the FAQ too for what im getting.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] JLowe:
I activated XT9 in the HTC-Keyboard and the word suggestion for Fingerkeyboard.

It works fine, but when I want to write a text with capitalized words (upper case), Fingerkeyboard always gets non capitalized suggestions and the words are forced in small letters. Same also with the old style WM-Keyboard.

Only with XT9 in the HTC-Keyboard it works normal as it should be:

I am writing words in upper case -> word is also suggested in upper case and written in upper case.

Strange. Does someone else recognized this?

And if so, is there a solution?
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Rozenthal:
It has been said before that we will reconsider the automatic Config tool start after installation, since some users reported having problems.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Rozenthal:
This is first time I hear about this. Can you provide any links where Opera people have said this? I haven't had time to check the new Opera, but just judging from the word "beta" I wouldn't be ready to accept any blame on our behalf. After all, FKBD has been working fine with previous versions of Opera, so I don't see why it wouldn't work with the new one.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Rozenthal:
As I said before, Winmo 6.5 is somewhat of a gamble with FKBD. We have had people report that the keyboard works perfectly on their 6.5 ROM's, and then we had people who say it don't work at all.

Usually, it's something that ROM chefs cooked in or left out that causes these kind of problems.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Rozenthal:
Thank you! Much appreciated!
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Rozenthal:
We have had similar requests before, and I have discussed it in great length with Exidler whether the feedback actions should happen on key press or on action being performed. Our final decision was that the feedback (vibrationshould happen on action being performed, since that's how most keyboards in this world work. And also, specific to the touch screen devices, where fast typing can often result in missed keystrokes, it seemed logical not to offer confirmation feedback if the letter hasn't actually been registered by the device.

Also, I believe that setting up FKDB for the 20 ms vibration feedback should pretty much perform in the way you want it, especially if you type fast.

All of this being said, your suggestion is not a bad idea and it is a compromise for users that prefer feedback on key press. Not making any promises, but it will go on our "To-do" list.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Rozenthal:
It sounds kindda user-specific demand, if you know what I'm saying :) Seems to me that people that start typing with hard buttons usually want more screen space, rather then a touch screen keyboard being displayed.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] maad11:
On my Omnia, The Xt9 works fine with the Samsug Keyboards, WinMo suggesting also.

I tried turning it on, off, different settings and nothing works, all I get is that the "HTC xT9" tab in Keyboard settings is "grayed out" or rather "yellowed out" and none of the boxes can be "checked" (the same as with FKBD 2). Just does not work - please see the enclosed screenshot.

I have not tried the T9 patch yet.

Regards
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] WaveyKat:
i downloaded the new 2.1 KB and i gotta say its Sexy, Sweet and very good. :D you guys are very talented. i would like to thank you guys for developing this KB and i would like to give a Small Donation please PM me with an Paypal Address thank you guys again. :D
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Zepiii:
There is still an error in this version about the FRA keyboard with m placed near the w 3rd line, instead at the right of the l 2nd line !

Anyway, i imported my own FRA keyboard, but i had the color problem, i'll confirm if the update correct it.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Rozenthal:
Try the T9 patch and report the results! Hopefully we'll have more info in a day or two.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Zepiii:
Thank for your hard work.

but...

Why my FRA skin was working perfect on 2.0 and now, i got a problem, it miss a half centimer of the bottom of it..

You can check if you want, i joined the FRA keyboard..
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Sopis:
Hello

This is the best - usable, looking and every other positive adjective - app I have installed on my Blackstone so far :)

Wippie...thanks guys, I really love this.

Keep up the good work ;):rolleyes:
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Rozenthal:
Skins from v2.0 are not 100% compatible with new v2.1.

I suspect your problem is caused by the new feature of v2.1 - option to control whether keyboard will show or hide bottom menu bar. Try changing that option in Config tool and see if anything changes.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] bolger:
And when will be the version for QVGA/VGA released? =P
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Rozenthal:
Thank you for your kind offer! Many have asked me about this...

Unfortunately, neither me or Exidler can recieve Paypal payments in our countries. It's a problem I've been trying to solve, but with no success :(
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] exidler:
problem that new skins are compact. so, you need to add line

Size 480 364

to your's skin after line LayoutBegin fra

i think that it will help
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] maad11:
Thanks for the support.

After installing the patch - the "word completion" finally works, hurray ! :)

Please see the screenshot enclosed.

Best Regards
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Zepiii:
Thank you exilder, it works !
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] OmZ:
Great keyboard!!! Thanks!
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] CRACING:
Any eta of qvga version?

eagerly awaiting here. :rolleyes:
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] KukurikU:
no problem, i can send you food, drinks or girls! take yr pick!:D

i know, the best is all together...maybe at version 5.2;)
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] jim4il:
Thanks, good looking keyboard. One little problem: Hebrew requires Right-To-Left writing, should be a button that moves the tab to start writing from right.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] KukurikU:
if u are starting in hebrew all the writing will be automatically from right to left.

i do not have this problem. maybe in notes but not in e-mails, SMS, appointments......
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] johanblom:
Any plan to support Chinese Pin Yin input?
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Radioeuropa:
You have done a fantastic job. Thank you very much.

I use Portuguese layout on my Touch Hd and it works fine, fully costumizable.

It's THE best keyboard, no doubt.

I've alrealdy spread it outon my twitter (@twitlaz)
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] sonusfaber:
Thanks...this fixed the problem on my Omnia. I can get qwerty in English, but I still can't get the dedicated "." key as seen in the layout on the youtube video. Also, the "." is above the "b", but when I press and hold that button, I get a '. Can anyone help?
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Rozenthal:
It sounds to me like this is a difference between WinMo word suggestions and HTC XT9 - these are not the same systems!
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Rozenthal:
Yep, because FKBD on it's own does not include any kind of word-suggesting software. It only allows users to use the standard Windows Mobile word suggestion. It does not use HTC XT9 system. These two are not the same, and in any case, any bugs with the way these systems work has nothing to do with us.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] eTomm:
But when im using FKB im seeing the black bar of htc... are u meaning it is system wide that black bar and that you never used its function to "command" it?
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Co0kieMonster:
I very much appreciate that you guys are considering it.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] masterdreus:
question

thanks for the keyboard, it works with my xperia, don't you have the wvga keypad? i would gladly appreciate it. tried downloading gullum's keypad, did not work quite well. thanks for the keyboard, if you have the keypad pls reply thanks again:D
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] JLowe:
Dear Rozenthal,

is there any chance that Fingerkeyboard will get an own word-suggestion which you can edit how you like?
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Shouma:
We neeed a qwerty keyboard with arrows of Finger keyboard plzzzzzzzzzzzz
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] cocous:
HELLO. i have the HTC HD and i installed the fingerkeyboard. its very good program but i have one problem. after restart my devise the fingerkeybord is not start and i have the original keybord from factory settings. why do this. please help. im sorry from my English
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Krueschi:
Hello,

i have a problem with the installation of the FKB beacause i cannnot install it.

My mobilphone is the Samsung i900 Omnia and i have download the WQVGA Cab.

When I start the installation everything is ok, but on the end comes the Error Message: "Installation failed"

I have tried it many times, on the Device storage, on the MicroSD Card and of course in MyStorage.

But it doesnt work.

Has anyone an idea why?
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] purec0de:
i had same issue...

the solution:

download and install SKTools (even works with the trial version)

in here in the maintenance section you can specify the default input method

regards

purec0de
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Tatsch:
Much easier with SIPchange 1.1:

http://handheld.softpedia.com/get/System-Utilities/Enhancements/SIPChange-77342.shtml

Set the delay to 50.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Rozenthal:
We don't have such plans, to be perfectly honest.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Rozenthal:
Sorry to hear it, but I can't really be of help. We know for a fact that many people are using FKBD on Omnia, so it's obviously something about your device.

You got any other keyboards installed? I seem to recall that some people reported that even when the device would report installation failure, the keyboard would still get installed and could be used normally. Did you check if it gets listed under your SIP's after manual soft-reset?
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] w.laugs:
FingerKeyb-2.1-WVGA.cab smal l not working

I tried this very nice keybord (FingerKeyb-2.1-WVGA.cab) but the small l (L) is not working.

Looks very well on my HTC TD2. MDA Compact V (T-Mobile) (480x800)

Hope this is a small correction to make.

Thanks for this nice pice of work.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Tatsch:
Works like a charm on my TD2 (german).
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] purec0de:
Nice one...i'll try that myself next time i update my ROM, cheers! :D
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] chicus_bar:
yes, if no one else felt like it, guess you're right :)... but if someone is willing to seriously run excel over a xperia, for instance (me!:D), to have the numbers only one touch away from the letters and vice-versa is more than just a whim... maybe this will go to the "improvements for the X2" thread... ;)
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] NdrU:
Would it be possible to make FingerKeyboard support this kind of layout?
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Feldhege:
That would be awesome. I imagine you could type a lot faster with keys designed like that because of the extra dead space.

Robb
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Sonic Boom:
nope, not working
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] chicus_bar:
very clever....
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] anagarika:
For those wanting to have FK loaded after a reset, SIP changes is posted on first page .. take a look carefully the first post. No need to hunt around ..
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] dimi89:
I have read about 13-15 pages of this theme and have some complains and suggestions.Most important is that after i install this keyboard my phone (LG ks20) works slower than usual and instalation of keyboard is very long( around 2.5 mins and it is only 577 kb)....And can you add Serbian language to next patch? How ever this is the best keyboard that i ever used and i am planing not to change it....Keep up a good work ppl.:cool:
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Noiz:
I came here to post that very same thing.

Due to years of using HTC phones with hardware keyboards I still can't quite get used to using the touchscreen to type. Sometimes I type perfectly, and sometimes every other press is an error. A triangular layout could help a lot.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] spud_work:
Is there any progress on the keyboard layout without arrows now that Rozenthal is back from his business trip?
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] littld:
Skin file support

Hello, I am trying to build a skin for FingerKeyboard but I can't seem to be able to specify where the hold character should be drawn. The SelectedOffset fixes where the bitmap is drawn but the character seems to be drawn right at the bottom of the bitmap and I'd like it further up. Am I missing a setting somewhere or is it possible to add a feature to be able to set where these characters are drawn. Thanks.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] paalkr:
Alternative Norwegian layout

Hi!

I have created an alternative Norwegian portrait layout that excludes the parenthesis buttons and uses all available space for character buttons. Press and hold on the language change button to launch the numeric layout.

Layout and screen shots are attached.

Regards,

PK
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] gianton:
Could someone advise if there is available a skin for WQVGA eng without the arrows keys?
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Chris Cross:
How to hide arrows in portrait mode!

Hey everyone,

sorry that I've sort of disappeared the last few weeks. I'm in the middle of some pretty big exams and just haven't had the time to devote to skins like I used to.

But, here is my quick contribution. :) I don't know if this is even what was asked, but it is really easy to make any portrait skin without the bottom arrows. It'll take you a few seconds.

Edit the portrait .txt skin file so that at top, the size is "480 266" (if you are using WVGA) as in the example below (all this does is move the entire keyboard so that the arrows are hidden): See screenshot below

LayoutBegin eng
DisplayName EN
Size 480 [B]266[/B]

If you want to keep the original skin, then make sure you also change the name of the new "small" skin. So, for example:

LayoutBegin [B]eng-small[/B]
DisplayName [B]EN-sm[/B]
Size 480 266

You can download my two skins (english and german) and copy them into your skins folder. That way, you can toggle between your normal english (or german) skin and this version without arrows.

Keep in mind, my english key sizes for some rows are different than the default ones. So, by changing the size of the keyboard (as mentioned above) you can make yourself a copy of either my layout or of the default layout you have installed.

In terms of no arrows in the LANSCAPE mode.... well, that means creating a whole other layout. I use my XL-skins for that. :)

It's good to be back in here. I'll still be really busy with exams the next several weeks, but I'll pop my head in here off and on. :)

The attached files are for WVGA!!!!!!!!!
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Chris Cross:
Change/use this for those keys:

Note: The red text refers to things typed when using shift. In this case, there is no difference in the comma key (only in the "b" key).

TEXTcomma,',TEXTcomma,', SC:,,SC:',SC:,,SC:'

b,;,B,°, SC:b,SC:;,SC:B,SC:°

yes, look at a basic tutorial in my signature. However, keep in mind that the number values will be different because of your resolution. I have an HD with WVGA.

It sounds like your hold time is set too short (or you are pressing just a bit too long). In the configuration tool (windows settings - input), increase the amount of "hold" time and see if that works better for you.

That should be able to be changed either directly in the .txt skin file or by using the shortcuts and smileys menu in the settings.

Get rid of arrows? Yes - see my post above (change the height size in the skin file to 480 266 if you are using wvga). That will hid the arrows by making the keyboard "shorter".

Creating more rows? Yes, see my basic skin tutorial in my signature. And again, use a skin height that will fit all the rows you need.

See my basic skin tutorial in my signature. And use a skin size height that will fit all the rows you need.

Yes, read this post just a few lines up.

yes there is - read this post just a few lines up.

Hi Rozenthal - I assume you are referring to landscape mode? Because in portrait, all you have to do is define a shorter height for the keyboard. In wvga, 480 266 works well for me.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] gianton:
Thanks for the heads up mate. Got it working.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Chris Cross:
Glad to hear!

Like I mentioned, I especially like to have two versions (one with and one without arrows) so I can toggle back and forth in case I do need arrows.

And I should have mentioned that the 266 value works for wvga. Other resolutions will of course need a different value.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] gianton:
I changed it to 240 133 accordingly and works great.

Attached is the WQVGA eng-sm with NO arrows.

Cheers again mate.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Feldhege:
hey gianton

What version of Finger Keyboard are you using? My keys changed drastically when I used your skin file. I have an omnia too and I am using the 2.1 version of Finger keyboard.

Can anyone post the original 2.1 eng text file? I need to put it back and try to change it again on my own.

Robb
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Chris Cross:
you should still have your original file, because luckily the .txt file gianton attached is named differently. So find his file in your folder and erase it.

The problem is that in his skin file, the "LayoutBegin" name is still "eng". He probably still has the original file but with the same "LayoutBegin" name. So, the keyboard is now deciding which one to load.

The best thing is to always change the "LayoutBegin" name as well as the "DisplayName". That way, there is no confusion.

FYI:

LayoutBegin name is the name by which the keyboard knows a given layout.

DisplayName is what the keyboard displays in small letters about the "toggle" key (for example "EN" or "DE" etc). In other words, it's what YOU see so you know what layout you are about to change to.