[comp.sys.mac.programmer] KMAP / KCHR

carlton@husc9.harvard.edu (david carlton) (09/24/90)

i just wrote a program to set up a dvorak keyboard on my mac.  i did
this by making a new KCHR resource and then following the instructions
given in tech note #160 to install it.  this was unsatisfactory for
several reasons - creating the KCHR resource was unduly time-consuming
(i had to modify 8 key mapping tables, instead of just one), many
programs (e.g. macromaker, continuum, red ryder) don't always read
keystrokes in such a way as to cause the KCHR to have an effect, etc.
looking at the tech note, it struck me that using a KMAP resource
would quite possibly work rather better.  unfortunately, it didn't
actually tell me how to install one.  help/suggestions, anyone?

(also, if anybody wants the program, send me mail.)

thanks,
david carlton
carlton@husc9.harvard.edu
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