AmigaOS 3.1 Command Reference

SETKEYBOARD


Format:
SETKEYBOARD <keymap name>

Template:
KEYMAP/A

Purpose:
To set the keymap for the Shell.

Path:
C:SETKEYBOARD

Specification:


SETKEYBOARD specifies the keymap used by the Amiga. The available files are
listed below:

Keymap: Keyboard:

cdn French Canadian
chl Swiss French
ch2 Swiss German
d German
dk Danish
e English
f French
gb Great Britain
i Italian
n Norwegian
po Portuguese
s Swedish
usa0 (For programs developed before V1.0)
usa American
usa2 Dvorak

To have the system always use a keymap other than the default, add the
SETKEYBOARD command to your Startup-sequence file, or use the Input editor
for a permanent choice.

Example:

To change to a French Canadian keymap, enter:

1> SETKEYBOARD cdn

The keymap file must be in the KEYMAPS: directory for SETKEYBOARD to find it.


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