Everytime I install a fresh copy of Windows, I run into the same issue: Getting the dvorak international layout to work.
So, here's what I found that seems to work on my last attempt.
First, make sure you have:
- .Net Framework 2.x. It can be found on the microsoft downloads page.
- Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator 1.4 (if a newer version is ever released, it might work as well).
Open MSKLC and load the dvx.klc
keyboard layout. The layout can be customized at will
at this point.
- Build: Project ->
Build DLL and Setup Package
, clickYes
when asked to open the created folder. - Install: On that folder, execute
setup
and click yes on the UAC message. - Restart: Don't think "I don't want to restart my computer," do it.
If you can't find the generated folder, it might be somewhere around
Documents/dvx
.
Now you are good to go; Go to Settings
, Time & Language
, Region & Language
,
English
(or whatever language you have) -> Options
, Add a keyboard
->
United States-Dvorak International
(Or the closest you see).
Some of the default keys (If you are too lazy for checking them on MSKLC), are:
(being Alt the right Alt)
- Alt + a -> á
- Alt + e -> é
- Alt + i -> í
- Alt + o -> ó
- Alt + u -> ú
- Alt + n -> ñ
- Alt + y -> ü
- Alt + \ -> ¬
FTR, keep in mind that these links could change or just stop working. In that event, please google around and/or let me know.
- The starting point for building this guide: http://devblog.alexsapps.com/2014/06/international-dvorak-on-windows-81.html
- .Net framework download: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=1639
- Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator download: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=22339