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Sunday, April 09, 2006
Slight problem updating FX data with Resco Keyboard Pro
One of my favorite applications is the Resco Keyboard Pro, particularly the FX feature. FX allows you to store 11 frequently used phrases which you can input with just two stylus taps. The keyboard itself works fine with the Treo 700w. The slight problem is when you try to add new phrases or modify the default FX phrases. Due to the 240 x 240 resolution of the Treo 700w, the input area for phrase additions / modifications is blocked by the soft keyboard which automatically is displayed when you try to add or update. You can not update or modify the phrases using any soft keyboard. Fortunately, the Treo has a hard keyboard. You can click the keyboard icon at the bottom of the screen to close the soft keyboard, input the additions or changes via the hard keyboard, and click the update button with the stylus. I did send an email to Resco. I anticipate the problem will be resolved in a future update.
If you have a similar problem on a device without a hard keyboard, the FX phrases are stored in the Registry. Using Resco's Registry Editor, I was able to add new phrases and modify the 4 default FX phrases. The workaround seems to operate fine. As alway before doing any additions or modifications to the Registry, make a complete backup of your system. The FX settings are at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Resco\Keyboard\FX.
Resco Keyboard Pro ships with default values assigned to keys 1 thru 4. You can modify one of the four default values by selecting FX, holding down the entry number (numbers 1 thru 4) you wish to change, and selecting modify from the context menu which is displayed. After you modify the selection, press ok in the upper right corner.
You can add a new entry by holding the stylus on FX until the context menu appears, selecting new, and then selecting string value. A two entry box appears. Enter an unused key number (usually 5 thru 11) in the Name box, and then the phrase you assign to that key in the String box. Press ok in the upper right corner, and your new phrase is added. ¶ 2:59 PM
One of my favorite applications is the Resco Keyboard Pro, particularly the FX feature. FX allows you to store 11 frequently used phrases which you can input with just two stylus taps. The keyboard itself works fine with the Treo 700w. The slight problem is when you try to add new phrases or modify the default FX phrases. Due to the 240 x 240 resolution of the Treo 700w, the input area for phrase additions / modifications is blocked by the soft keyboard which automatically is displayed when you try to add or update. You can not update or modify the phrases using any soft keyboard. Fortunately, the Treo has a hard keyboard. You can click the keyboard icon at the bottom of the screen to close the soft keyboard, input the additions or changes via the hard keyboard, and click the update button with the stylus. I did send an email to Resco. I anticipate the problem will be resolved in a future update.
If you have a similar problem on a device without a hard keyboard, the FX phrases are stored in the Registry. Using Resco's Registry Editor, I was able to add new phrases and modify the 4 default FX phrases. The workaround seems to operate fine. As alway before doing any additions or modifications to the Registry, make a complete backup of your system. The FX settings are at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Resco\Keyboard\FX.
Resco Keyboard Pro ships with default values assigned to keys 1 thru 4. You can modify one of the four default values by selecting FX, holding down the entry number (numbers 1 thru 4) you wish to change, and selecting modify from the context menu which is displayed. After you modify the selection, press ok in the upper right corner.
You can add a new entry by holding the stylus on FX until the context menu appears, selecting new, and then selecting string value. A two entry box appears. Enter an unused key number (usually 5 thru 11) in the Name box, and then the phrase you assign to that key in the String box. Press ok in the upper right corner, and your new phrase is added. ¶ 2:59 PM
