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PocketCM Keyboard v0.14

Size: 211 KB
Date: March 31, 2008 (Updated)
Type: Freeware
Requirements:
  • Windows Mobile 5.0
Download:
  • PCMKeyboardEN-0.14.cab



Author: Quentin Pouplard
Home: http://www.pocketcm.com/index.php
Email: contact here



Description:
It offers a visible feedback of the key currently pressed, you can imagine that your finger is on the keyboard... and now you can easily see what key is pressed.

You can move your finger, the key will change, release it, the key will be triggered (so it's the opposite of a physical keyboard: the actual action is when you release the key, not when you push it).

For VGA Support, please download a VGA skin, for instance here. Unzip the file of this zip archive in the PocketCM Keyboard directory (\program files\pcmkeyboard\ for most of us).

Why another keyboard for Windows Mobile? Because:
- It can be used with fingers.
- It suggest word based on letter position.
- It trigger the key when your remove your finger from the screen, not when you press it.
- It can be customized.
- It's a standard Windows Mobile SIP, so to use it you have to select it as the input method, therefore it can be used in (almost) any application.

Other reasons includes:

  • Customizable layout: as you can see the layout is "azerty" for the screenshot, by default PocketCM Keyboard comes with a QWERTY layout. Creating your own is just a question of editing a text file.
  • Accent recognition and suggestion: the keyboard know accentued letter... so for instance, the french word for summer is "été", if I type 'e', 't', 'e', the keyboard will suggest "été". No need to go to a sub/hidden keyboard doing some accentued letters.
  • Once you get used to it, you can grab it with two hand and type with the thumb... goes pretty well.

Missing/planned feature:
- Landscape mode: most landscpae device already have a KB. Do you need landscape support?
- Keyboard color customization.
- Better suggestion button.
- Ability to create keys that enter more text (for instance a ;-) smiley key.

Uninstall the keyboard manually:
Since v0.4 it shouldn't be useful to do it manually, however, here is the procedure if it doesn't work as expected.
After removing the cab, there may still be an entry in the keyboard list. To get rid of it, using your favorite registry editor.
Remove the key (and subkey):
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{BB25F2EB-688C-4698-ADFC-F422A148AD4F}

Update Description:
v0.14 (28-03-2008):
- Autocomplete feature (will propose to complete a word if no other suggestion can be made).
- 2 gesture support: space and backspace (slide left to right, or right to left).
- Internal change in the data structure, should be a lot faster and consume a less memory.
- Bug fixes: option dialog, layout association dropped after selecting a skin, ...
- Updated some layout and dictionary.
- Thanks to all the people that have donated for PocketCM software, and due to the lack of free time, I've decided to remove the time limitation in PocketCM Keyboard, you can now use it for free (personal use), without any restriction in feature or timing. Of course, donations are still appreciated!

v0.13 (13-01-2008):
- Fixed option dialog scrolling.
- Performance improvement.

v0.12 (28-11-2007):
- Added option to set the delay for the feedback to show.
- Bug fixes: positionning of feedback in PCM.
- Bug fixes: sometimes preferences weren't saved properly.
- Performance improvement.

v0.11b RC3 (29-10-2007):
- Fixes bug in keyboard position in PCM, and should fix symbol issue for rightmost symbol pad.
- Updated german layout (thanks Krille).

v0.11 RC3 (27-10-2007):
- Bug fixes for VGA support.
- Performance improvement.
- Feedback windows appear after a short delay (or after sliding the finger), allow faster typing.
- Keyboard position should be more coherent.
- No more fade animation for symbol pad (faster typing, for just a little less eye candy).
- Bug fixes for symbol pad.

v0.10 RC2 (25-10-2007):
This is another bug fixes release, the objective is to get a stable version before starting adding big new feature. However, some nice stuff are there.
- Performance improvement while typing SMS and mail.
- Better landscape support: the key are larger.
- Better handling of switching from landscape to portrait.
- Update layout.
    >> German Layout (thanks Krille).
    >> Polish Layout (thanks Mr Groch).
    >> Portuguese (thanks kalavera).
- Bug fixes.

v0.9b (12-9-2007):
- Fix bug with suggestion in Excel.
- Fix bug with symbol pad on ',' key.

v0.9:
- Speed improvement: you should be able to type really fast.
- Memory optimization.
- Bug fixes for layout containing \[\].
- New default french (français) layout.

v0.8:
- Bug fixes:
    >> Suggestion box disappear if leaving input box.
    >> Better suggestion handling.
    >> Typing fast after autocorrection doesn't make wrong suggestion anymore.
    >> Layout issue with "\\" fix.
    >> Symbol pad now appear near the symbol letter if they don't fill the screen width.
    >> Using arrow key break suggestion.
    >> Tapping on "add word" then moving the finger out will not add to dictionary anymore.
    >> Key notation using [#...] now support larger letter.
    >> Fixed setting saving, now setting layout then skin won't drop layout setting change.
    >> Switching to landscape now redraw the keyboard correctly.
    >> Other minor bugfixes.
- Speed improvment.
- New keyboard icon, however please give feedback about the future icon.

v0.7:
- Option screen now allows you to choose the current dictionary.
- New dictionary file name: the extension has to be "dict", not "txt" (note that custom word, remains in word.txt).
- Support for key trigger more than one letter (for instance, choosing the "..." key will simulate three typing of '.').
- Feedback is also show for symbol keys.
- Suggestion shouldn't be shown for password.
- 0.7 is also a bug fixes release:
    >> Fixed memory leak.
    >> Fixed some issue related to theme and dictionary loading.
    >> Symbol pad sometimes appear above the window.

v0.6:
- It is a bug fixes release:
    >> Fixed crash when tapping on some part of the keyboard.
    >> Feedback disappeared after moving out of the kb.
    >> Memory leak with suggestion.
    >> Suggestion with letter from symbol pad were buggy.
    >> Keyboard disappeared after moving out from symbol pad without selecting a letter.
    >> Symbol pad was only available on special characters.
    >> Some timer weren't killed properly, possible battery drain.
- Multiple symbol pad can be defined on any key.

v0.5:
- Build-in copy/cut/paste (press enter key for 250ms).
- Automatic back space repeat.
- Double tap on shift key to lock.
- Customizable symbol pad (available on any key trough settings).
- Customizable image on every key (through settings).
- More key available for layout: tab, esc, home, end, etc...
- Feedback window now is always centered.
- Bug fixes (row number, etc...) and optimization.

v0.4:
- Option dialog (deactivate autocompletion, choose layout and skin).
- New skin: "Dream".
- Speed optimization.
- Better support for more row: now the number of row is determined by the layout, you can even have different number of row for each layout.
- Better localization support.
- Suggestion box positioning improvment.
- Bug fixes.
- Clean uninstall: uninstalling the keyboard should cleanly remove the keyboard from the list.

v0.3b:
- Fixed issue with skinning (not able to load images) and enable Windows Mobile suggestion in messaging app.

v0.3:
- Performance optimization.
- Bug fixes.
- Skin support.
- More settings.
- Ability to disable auto-correction.

v0.2:
- Suggestion box is placed near the caret.
- Suggestion box color (can be customized).
    >> Green: I'm gonna replace your text with that.
    >> Blue: your word seems correct, tap here for alternative.
    >> Red: I don't know your word or any near word, is it a new one?
- Suggestion can be undone: after fixing your text, a button with your previous text appear, tap on it to go back.
- Shift key (can't be locked yet, it's coming).
- Tap and hold symbol key for 500ms and quick symbol will appear, choose your symbol and release (perfect to quickly tap a ? or ! without switching keyboards).
- Performance improvment.
- Bug fixes.
- Better default english dictionary (and smaller).
- Support for VGA devices.


 SOURCE  http://www.pocketcm.com/keyboard.php



Reviews:

***** [Jun 10, 2008] by cunnyfunt using htc touch
Nice one... if u want fullstop and question mark on the main screen go to settings and choose czech layout and not the english layout. Cheers.

***** [Apr 3, 2008] by scooter using S200
Very nice and usefull. The "one word in a key" option will be fantastic for using this program with LME, and including math functions in one key stroke like "sin" "cos"... Lanscape mode will be usefull too, my ppc has no kbd. Thanks a lot for your program.

***** [Mar 21, 2008] by hierophant using Acer n310
Absolutely brilliant with the VGA skin, you can totally define your own keyboard, I reduced size of Return etc to fit in some punctuation keys, and even added a fifth row to get the number keys back. You can also overload keys so (e.g.) if you hold down 'e' you get a choice of éèê etc. I can also now type punctuation previously impossible due to lack of keys or ALT-codes on a PPC, eg. opening and closing quotes, bullet symbol, etc. In landscape mode (make sure you retract keyboard before flipping orientation or it freezes!) it takes up most of the screen but is perfect for initial fast input of large amounts of text. Only downside: no instructions on how to customise, I had to figure it out for myself. (NB skin files are just renamed zip files containing the keycaps etc.)

**** [Mar 7, 2008] by GeLopez using xv6800 verizon
It's good but no (period) and (question mark) key in the front keyboard screen. It would be nice to have those key in the front screen and not have to change to the symbols screen.

*** [Feb 11, 2008] by Lee using O2 XDA Atom Life
Good intuitive user interface program in Potrait mode. Graphics Does not work properly in Lanscape mode together with Keyboard Entry of data

***** [Oct 30, 2007] by Lemur using Dopod 838 pro
This is an excellent software, tried the version .8, it was good but felt a bit unpolished, but version .11 fixed all that. Thanks a lot.

***** [Oct 15, 2007] by BMinFC using T-Mobile MDA
I gave it an "excellent" review based on what I have read, since I haven't had a chance to try it myself. I have been unable to find a working download link anywhere. The only file that will download is a zip file that has lots of files but no executable in it. I tried to find a way to get help on the forum, but couldn't figure out how to register there. I'm sorry if I'm being dumb. Can someone help?
Webmaster: Just download the .cab file from the download link, put that file on your Pocket PC and run it from your device.

***** [Sep 21, 2007] by Codeaction using the touch
After this one it's no beta any more.

**** [Sep 14, 2007] by Josh using XV6700 WM5
This looks really great and all but after instaling it and selectnig it as primary input... It changes back to the normal WM keyboard??? Can somebody help me please?

**** [Sep 1, 2007] by Arya using O2 Mini S
Works like a charm. Great idea, executed wonderfully. Only I have big fingers so typing the "p" key becomes a little difficult. Maybe a skin option with bigger keys could solve it?

***** [Aug 23, 2007] by Frank using x51v VGA wm5
NOW, this program rocks!!! Has really taken the feel of a well polished piece of software. Very intuitive, very fast, very slick. Respect to the author!

*** [Aug 18, 2007] by Frank quoting MD using X51V wm5 a12 english
/*Seems to have a problem w/ VGA resolution.
I have a Dell Axim X51v.
The black KB is partly visible in top left of input area. The letters are offset from the key caps. The rest of the input area is garbled.
I will BETA test if you need someone w/ a VGA device.
-MD*/

Good to see not something peculiar to my device... I see same issue exactly. Posting here because hate creating an account and logging in as you have to on author's website. Really looking forward to a .4 version! This looks sweet as hell!

**** [Aug 17, 2007] by Frank using dell x51v VGA 624mhz wm5 a12 english
DAMN unfortunately .3b does not work on my system. Graphics screwed up on keyboard portion of window. Shows in black, the popup key window bubble works... but seems small video problem. Best of luck.

**** [Aug 17, 2007] by Frank using dell x51v vga 624mhz
Nice to see how quick updates are coming and how responsive to user feedback the author is. This is an awesome idea - has a lot of potential. Really think Landscape is important! Same for caps lock capability.

** [Aug 16, 2007] by Dave using O2 Mini S
Nice idea, problem is doesn't use the native word suggestions also this means when one types out a contact name this doesn't chose that name from Pocket Outlook which means you have to actually key in the numbers. Wish this was solved would be great.

* [Aug 10, 2007] by Frank using dell x51v vga 624mhz
Was discouraged by above post:
FR .1b: VGA support
FR .1b: Landscape mode
FR .1b: Caps Lock key
Great Idea - great implementation, will definitely donate once workable on VGA device. Thanks for your hard work.

* [Aug 9, 2007] by Roland using Dell Axim X51V
Great idea, but not working on a VGA device (half size, wrong position).


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