Monday, August 22, 2016

Trasd (Split) for Multiling O Keyboard



Introduction

I created Trasd (Split) for Multiling O Keyboard (free on Google Play) with large-screen tablets in mind.  On devices smaller than 10", you may need to tweak some of its layout settings (since all settings don't transfer, you'll probably need to do this anyway).

After fighting with another popular Android keyboard, where the developer refused to fix simple problems, I started looking for a suitable replacement. Because of my screen's size, I needed a split-keyboard configuration.  I had tried Multiling O Keyboard in the past, but I didn't have the patience then to figure out how to fully customize it.

Now, years later, I wouldn't even consider using any other Android split keyboard!  Try MOK and judge for yourself.


Note

I have found one peculiarity in sharing Multiling O Keyboard layouts, and that is it seems each orientation must be imported separately, while in the specific orientation that layout will be used for.  In other words, since I have setup different layouts for portrait and landscape (to better utilize screen real estate), you need to import two layouts, one in each specific orientation.  Don't worry if this doesn't make sense, I will enumerate the necessary steps.  Also, if you decide to use my theme as well, it only needs to be imported once.


Screenshots

Portrait

Landscape


Installing

Portrait

To install for portrait orientation:
  1. Make sure Multiling O Keyboard is up and running.
  2. Hold your device in portrait (taller than wide) orientation.
  3. Tap here. You will be brought to Multiling O Keyboard's "Multiling Layout Tool:" page.
  4. Scroll to the bottom (if needed), then tap Apply.
  5. If this doesn't work, try again in Chrome.

Landscape

To install for landscape orientation:
  1. Make sure Multiling O Keyboard is up and running.
  2. Hold your device in landscape (wider than tall) orientation.
  3. Tap here. You will be brought to Multiling O Keyboard's "Multiling Layout Tool:" page.
  4. Scroll to the bottom (if needed), then tap Apply.
  5. If this doesn't work, try again in Chrome.

Theme

If you want, you can also apply my theme (featured in the screenshots above):
  1. Make sure Multiling O Keyboard is up and running.
  2. Tap here. You will be brought to Multiling O Keyboard's "Theme Sharing tool:" page.
  3. Scroll to the bottom (if needed), then tap Apply Theme.
  4. If this doesn't work, try again in Chrome.


Enjoy!