[VGA][30 June 2009]EzInput 2.0 Build 348550 Compact QWERTY and Improved Landscape
 

EzInput 2.0 build 348550 with Compact QWERTY and Improved Landscape (English) - VGA

30 June 2009: I am using a newer version of EzInput 2.0 (build 348550), so hopefully Activesync issues are fixed and there may be small speed improvements. However, proper hardware keyboard mapping may no longer work, so you may not wish to use this version if you have a Touch Pro or Fuze. I also now remove EzInput 1.5 files as part of this install, so you should be able to safely install this version on a ROM that has the older version of EzInput 1.5 cooked in (previously this did not work on any EzInput 2.0 build and would require a hard reset).

Update 5 (23 May 2009): I went back to an older build of EzInput 2.0 (build 33633) that allows proper mapping of the Raphael (Touch Pro and Fuze) keyboard. The issue with the Home key displaying the symbols screen is also fixed. I took the time to improve some of the graphics, and made the color highlights blue instead of green.

Open Issues:
An issue that I can't seem to overcome is being ably to reliably select between Compact QWERTY and Full QWERTY. I have gotten it to successfully do so in the past, but for now you may need to unfortunately edit the registry and soft-reset.

"HKLM/Software/HTC/ezsip/CurrentSIP"

= "0x00000a00" for Compact QWERTY
= "0x00000d00" for Full QWERTY

By default I have set it to Compact QWERTY for portrait mode. It should go to Full QWERTY for landscape mode. This is the configuration I would expect most people to use.

Todo List:
Create more colored themes
Enable others to port languages other than English

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/2650/compactqwerty.png http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/3969/compactnet.png
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/2524/landscape.png

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/1350/landscapenet.png

Download EzInput_2.0.33633.zip (VGA, Blue)
Download EzInput_2.0.348550-VGA-Green.cab (**LATEST**)

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY
 

wow...awesome work!!!

Thanks for sharing!!

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY
 

This is definitely going to make a lot of people happy

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY
 

Not bad. I like how it's got the big size buttons like TouchPal but it's free. I might try it out sometime.

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY
 

Thanks I'll give it a shot

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY
 

I just tried installing the cab with Compact QWERTY and there are issues here.

1st off, first install didnt install the keyboard, but it did manage to corrupt my TF3d.

2nd install, the keyboard works now, but TF3d is still toast... also in the SIP list it shows EzInput and Compact QWERTY, EzInput brings up the Compact QWERTY keyboard shown on post 1. clicking on Compact QWERTY brings up the default WM keyboard (and moves the ratio button there)

You also cannot remove this keyboard.

If anyone has ideas on how to restore my TF3d, it would be greatly appreciated.

GG

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY
 

As expected, since it required EzInput 2 to already be installed.

The SIP list problem is an unfortunate problem with nearly every variant of EzInput 2. If anyone knows how to solve this I'd love to know. I have to edit the registry to change which EzInput keyboard I use. If you were using the EzInput 1.5 SIP prior to this install you'll need to stop that process (SIPGT_App) and remove it from the BootLoader registry (HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\HTC\BootLauncher\Apps\ SIPGT_app).

As for why TF3D would have issues, that I cannot explain. I'll have to try it myself with TF3D and see if I experience the same thing.

Also, the CAB is uninstallable, because when I made it uninstallable with WinCE CAB manager my Diamond would require a hard-reset after uninstalling it. Does anyone know how to make a nicely working uninstallable CAB?

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY
 

I don't know how to make an uninstallable cab (but I'm pretty sure for things like this you can't), but I do know how to restore the keyboard without a hard reset. Download the Diamond Keyboards zip here http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/attachment...0&d=1237532353 and unzip. use the task manager included to kill SIPGT_app.exe then install the cab you want.

p.s. I tried the OEM last night and when I cooked it in there was no keyboard and when I hit the button to pop up the keyboard the screen just went white. I don't know if you have tested it yet, but just thought you should know.

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY
 

I'm running the latest intxROM, which as far as I can tell only has FingerKeyboard2 and the stock Windows Mobile keyboards. I miss Compact QWERTY and would love to have it back. Before I download anything, I just wanted to clarify a couple of things from your edits--

Am I right in understanding that your CABs include EZ Input 2.0, which I don't currently have, so that should get me up and running? I'm also not completely understanding the difference between the regular and OEM versions-- which would I need?

Thanks!

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY
 

updated with a newer version. Still looking for some help creating a working uninstallable CAB however.

EDIT: Looks like the landscape Full QWERTY with the latest release is misaligned, so I'll have to update that sooner than I had hoped.

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY
 

Quick question, does the current cab come with EzInput 2.0?

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY
 

Yes it does.

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY (UPDATE3)
 

Fixed the landscape Full QWERTY layout with build 33859.

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY (UPDATE3)
 

Is the only major issue with this app currently the inability to uninstall?

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY (UPDATE3)
 

As far as I know. That and English is the only supported language at the moment.

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY (UPDATE3)
 

hi,

Is there a way to manually remove this?

I've got a weird issue ever since installing this - sometimes when I hit today, the symbols screen comes up (the screen w/ all the symbols..) - I have to hit cancel to see the today screen:(

-mark

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY (UPDATE3)
 

Great work OP, thanks for sharing.

Can any1 please strip this down into English only to save some space in my ROM?
TIA

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY (UPDATE3)
 

Tempted to give this a try......

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY (UPDATE3)
 

This works great! Thank you. I came from a BlackBerry Pearl before I got this Diamond so I am used to the compact qwerty style. The word correction is almost identical to BB SureType. I especially like the "." by doing double space!

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY (UPDATE3)
 

Hey, as someone else has previously stated. Installing this causes the home button (on HTC Diamond) to be remapped to a symbols screen. Is there any way to fix that?
GG

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY (UPDATE3)
 

Can you design the compact qwerty to work in landscape?

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY (UPDATE3)
 

That would be really neat to have a landscape version too. I really love this keyboard after having to add it to the MysteryROM. I think that was the only major problem I've had with the MysterROM was the lack of a good keyboard. (good is judged by me and my fat fingers...the compact keyboard is much faster for me than the smaller buttoned full size keyboard)

Landscape mode would make this keyboard rockin'!

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY (UPDATE3)
 

onlinespending,
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This is my dream keyboard. Compact qwerty in portrait and full qwerty in landscape. With the new improved EzInput 2.0 no less! Great work!

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY (UPDATE3)
 

Thanks guys. I was away on vacation for a while and haven't been keeping up with this thread.

I remember others complaining about the symbols problem when hitting the start menu button, even for EZInput releases made by others. Apparently it is a problem with this build of EZInput 2.0, though I have not experienced the problem myself. I have a newer build and will try to port that sometime soon (likely tonight). Hopefully this will correct this problem.

I also need to finally get the .cab to correctly uninstall. Everytime I've tried making it uninstallable, it freezes my phone and requires a hard-reset. I also have not been able to create a working OEM based on my .cab. The OEM cooks correctly into a ROM, but the keyboard is not visible when selecting it.

Not sure about compact qwerty in landscape. It's something I could look into eventually. But I first want to get these uninstallable CAB and OEM problems sorted out, and then allow others to port over other languages to compact QWERTY.

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY Build 343770 (UPDATE4)
 

Uploaded new version.

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY Build 343770 (UPDATE4)
 

First to thank! DL'ing now, will report back!

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY Build 343770 (UPDATE4)
 

Thanks Onlinespending,,,

Loading now hoping that clears my issues with the 4/26 6.5 rom on merdin's rom. Has been awesome so far. I noticed Star put a new update may have to take it for a spin. Have a few days off to play.

Cheers,
azbobs

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY Build 343770 (UPDATE4)
 

here is my problem, i have only seen this keyboard work once correctly, and it happened to be in a juicy rom. Once u install this cab, (or anybody elses version) you lose functionality of your hardware keyboard. for instance, shift, caps, FN are all screwed. Try and create an @ symbol from the hardware keyboard. You would click the FN key, then click the #2 hardware key at the top. PLEASE tell me how to fix my hardware keyboard. I read people were interested in a working OEM, i have a working OEM i created from the cab, but with the hardware keyboard not working correctly, i dont want to post it. Please help!

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY Build 343770 (UPDATE4)
 

I installed this keyboard and had a few issues, but you should try reinstalling it a few times. I installed it three times (without uninstalling it) and it got everything fully functional again. Not sure why it doesnt all install on one try, but hey, try it.

Also, does the keyboard have some lag with everyone else? i love the keyboard, but if it always has this much lag im going to have to stick with finger keyboard 2.1

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY Build 343770 (UPDATE4)
 

Well that only masks the problem. I am trying to figure out what is causing it, so i can make a permanent fix. Any help would be much appreciated.

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY Build 343770 (UPDATE4)
 

Quick question, does this work on 6.5? I know the EzInput 2.0 older versions were not and I could not get access the the "phone keypad" of EzInput 2.0.

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY Build 343770 (UPDATE4)
 

it's working for me on a bear-bonz 6.5 rom

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY Build 343770 (UPDATE4)
 

This is working great, i like the compact qwerty! and landscape and all that good stuff; good work i hope to see more!

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY Build 343770 (UPDATE4)
 

onlinespending - just wondering how the progress was coming along on this?

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY Build 343770 (UPDATE4)
 

I plan on trying to release a new version soon. I haven't stopped entirely, just taking a nice break :)

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY Build 343770 (UPDATE4)
 

I installed your latest version and I still had the problem with the symbols showing up when hitting the home button. Any fix for that? I like the keyboard a lot but the symbols thing can get somewhat annoying

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY Build 343770 (UPDATE4)
 

I use AEBplus to remap my hardware buttons. If I remap the home key to "show today", it does not bring up the symbol menu.

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY Build 343770 (UPDATE4)
 

Thank you for the tip. I will try that out.

Re: EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY Build 343770 (UPDATE4)
 

Try my latest version. Should fix this problem.

Re: [VGA][23 May 2009]EzInput 2.0 Compact QWERTY and Improved Landscape
 

i just tried your latest version but it seems to cause an issue with activesync where now it keeps saying it is out of memory. I tried twice and both time I had to hard reset to fix the problem.