X-Git-Url: https://shimmer.witbreuk.eu/gitweb/UltimateKEYS.git/blobdiff_plain/f5fa19d67eba3a58cb7ac0e51952e12f980e72aa..f2be7ea7dc4b4bd36ba421ae64aa75d367849735:/README.md diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index b959851..49e8ef9 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,23 +1,52 @@ # UltimateKEYS Keyboard Layout (Windows) -This project is a fork based on the EurKEY Keyboard Layout by Steffen Brüntjen. +This project is based on US-QWERTY and is forked from the EurKEY Keyboard Layout. -### Download the latest version here : +## Download the latest version -- **https://github.com/pieter-degroote/UltimateKEYS/raw/master/UltimateKEYS%20-%202019-04-14.zip** +- **https://github.com/pieter-degroote/UltimateKEYS/releases** -#### Documentation (about EurKEY 1.3 [beta], 2017) : +## Installation Instructions -- **https://eurkey.steffen.bruentjen.eu/download/windows/1.3/eurkey-layout-complete.pdf** +### Important - Please note : -**For UltimateKEYS, the majority (99%) of the documentation is the same. In UltimateKEYS, the math symbols have been fixed. Furthermore, some additions/changes have been made to support even more letters and symbols, mostly under combinations with the dead keys.** +- **The current version(s) should be sufficiently stable and reliable for everyday use, but are _NOT_ certified for mission-critical systems !** -EurKEY website : https://eurkey.steffen.bruentjen.eu/ +### Uninstalling a previous version : -### Please note : +In case you have already installed a previous version of UltimateKEYS, uninstall it beforehand : -**In case you have installed a previous version of UltimateKEYS, you need to uninstall it before, followed by restarting your computer. Then you can continue installing another version.** +1. Remove it from the 'language bar'. +2. Uninstall it via 'Control Panel' -> 'Programs and Features'. +3. Restart your computer. -**The current version(s) should be sufficiently stable and reliable for everyday use, but are NOT certified for mission-critical systems !** +### Installing UltimateKEYS : -### Have fun and enjoy ! +1. Unpack the ZIP file and run 'setup.exe'. +2. Confirm the UAC (User Account Control) prompt by clicking 'Yes'. +3. Log off and back on. +4. Optionally, enable UltimateKEYS as the preferred keyboard layout in the 'language bar'. + +## Documentation - Keyboard Layout Image, Dead Key Descriptions + +- **https://pieter-degroote.github.io/UltimateKEYS/documentation.html** +- **https://pieter-degroote.github.io/UltimateKEYS/** + +## Script for AutoHotkey + +In case you prefer this approach, there is also a highly customizable AutoHotkey script available. To work properly, the Windows keyboard has to be set to standard US-QWERTY and at least AutoHotkey 1.1 (AutoHotkey_L) is required. + +- **AutoHotkey website : https://www.autohotkey.com/** +- **Download the 'UltimateKEYS - YYYY-MM-DD.ahk' file from this repository.** +- **After AutoHotkey is installed, you can optionally put the AHK file in the 'Startup' folder.** + +## Tools for opening and handling KLC files + +The source '.KLC' file is found in the 'source' folder of the UltimateKEYS package. + +- **Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator 1.4 : https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=22339** +- **KbdEdit : http://www.kbdedit.com/** + +## Enjoy and have fun ! + +Pieter Degroote