Patch Request - Arrow Keys added to TP Software Keyboard

wingcutter · 09/09/2011, 11:36 AM

This was requested by someone in the general TP forum but there was no follow up to it so I thought I would post it here. I think it would be one of the most useful patches available (if it is actually possible).

Basically create a patch that adds a small key in the top right row of the software keyboard where there is currently empty space. When tapped, a micro 4 key extension (box) slides up right above with 4 directional arrow. Tap arrows to move cursor around. This would be HUGE in document editing and email writing.

Firstly, is this even possible? And secondly, if no one is willing to take it up would someone be willing to at least describe the basic steps required, and I will try to find someone to do it (as I don't code myself).

Thanks guys

Knucklehead · 09/09/2011, 12:36 PM

Buy a HP bluetooth Keyboard, it comes with arrow keys.

OldSkoolVWLover · 09/09/2011, 12:50 PM

Would like this for when I am not carrying my BT keyboard, like today or around the house.

wingcutter · 09/09/2011, 02:38 PM

I commute to work everyday 1.5 hours each way on the train. A bt keyboard is just not practical, especially when the software version is so good. I imagine there are A LOT of people that would find this useful.

dabug911 · 09/09/2011, 07:59 PM

I agree putting these somewhere would be very helpful!

schlomm · 09/11/2011, 06:13 AM

+1 for arrow keys for the onscreen keyboard!

avnera · 09/11/2011, 08:00 AM

if you need it to document editing and emails, i added arrow keys to WritePad app.

schlomm · 09/11/2011, 08:47 AM

I would prefer the arrow keys in all application or in the keyboard itself.
For example it is much easier to navigate with arrow keys in the browser adressbar if you made an mistake by entering the url.

funb0b · 09/11/2011, 11:06 AM

+1 for arrow keys on v kb

Ommie · 09/11/2011, 11:46 AM

+1, pain in the *** when I just can't insert or delete a single letter.. Any patch to add some arrow keys would be massively appreciated!

wingcutter · 09/12/2011, 05:52 PM

bump.... Just because it is sooooooo important.

blue duck butter · 09/12/2011, 06:31 PM

+1. Needz moar arrowz

Dis · 09/13/2011, 02:58 AM

Doesn't this need to be an official HP webOS update? ie not possible via a patch?
oh and want...

Firepower · 09/13/2011, 06:33 AM

yes even just left and right arrow next to each side of the top row number keys would be great.

OldSkoolVWLover · 09/13/2011, 11:46 AM

<<moved thread>>

Hopefully this gets more eyes in the TP homebrew section.

synplex · 09/13/2011, 09:33 PM

Yes Plz!
A simple left right key would do wonders!

Quills · 09/13/2011, 10:21 PM

maybe a bounty would provide an incentive for development

just sayin'

VitaminD · 09/13/2011, 10:44 PM

Agreed. Definitely needs arrow keys. At a minimum, left/right.

What an oversight to omit something like this.

kettlecorn · 09/13/2011, 11:22 PM

Plus one

jmtech · 09/14/2011, 12:45 AM

How about escape and control keys too!

09/09/2011, 11:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
wingcutter Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 29 Likes Received: 10 Thanks: 6 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Patch Request - Arrow Keys added to TP Software Keyboard This was requested by someone in the general TP forum but there was no follow up to it so I thought I would post it here. I think it would be one of the most useful patches available (if it is actually possible). Basically create a patch that adds a small key in the top right row of the software keyboard where there is currently empty space. When tapped, a micro 4 key extension (box) slides up right above with 4 directional arrow. Tap arrows to move cursor around. This would be HUGE in document editing and email writing. Firstly, is this even possible? And secondly, if no one is willing to take it up would someone be willing to at least describe the basic steps required, and I will try to find someone to do it (as I don't code myself). Thanks guys
	Liked by phil71, Underseen, razzbaronz and 3 others like this. Thanked by bkdg100, Fibo, mirokusan1, mk.ultra, Something224

09/09/2011, 12:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Knucklehead Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 248 Likes Received: 26 Thanks: 26 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts	Buy a HP bluetooth Keyboard, it comes with arrow keys.
	Liked by

09/09/2011, 12:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
OldSkoolVWLover Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 5,724 Likes Received: 528 Thanks: 486 Thanked 559 Times in 428 Posts	Would like this for when I am not carrying my BT keyboard, like today or around the house. __________________ I spend far too much time with electronics and cars and sports...
	Liked by

09/09/2011, 02:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
wingcutter Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 29 Likes Received: 10 Thanks: 6 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts	I commute to work everyday 1.5 hours each way on the train. A bt keyboard is just not practical, especially when the software version is so good. I imagine there are A LOT of people that would find this useful.
	Liked by

09/09/2011, 07:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
dabug911 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 9 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I agree putting these somewhere would be very helpful!
	Liked by

09/11/2011, 06:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
schlomm Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 31 Likes Received: 1 Thanks: 9 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	+1 for arrow keys for the onscreen keyboard!
	Liked by

09/11/2011, 08:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
avnera Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 173 Likes Received: 11 Thanks: 20 Thanked 40 Times in 23 Posts	if you need it to document editing and emails, i added arrow keys to WritePad app. __________________ Avner. @avnerarbel WritePad HD - http://goo.gl/8RQmn Coloring Book HD - http://goo.gl/XgezU Animal Baby Piano - http://goo.gl/Y5UXg Four in a row - http://goo.gl/tHF63
	Liked by Thanked By: Fibo

09/11/2011, 08:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
schlomm Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 31 Likes Received: 1 Thanks: 9 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I would prefer the arrow keys in all application or in the keyboard itself. For example it is much easier to navigate with arrow keys in the browser adressbar if you made an mistake by entering the url.
	Liked by razzbaronz likes this.

09/11/2011, 11:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
funb0b Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: UK Posts: 37 Likes Received: 7 Thanks: 26 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	+1 for arrow keys on v kb
	Liked by Something224 likes this.

09/11/2011, 11:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
Ommie Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 10 Likes Received: 3 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	+1, pain in the *** when I just can't insert or delete a single letter.. Any patch to add some arrow keys would be massively appreciated!
	Liked by

09/12/2011, 05:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
wingcutter Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 29 Likes Received: 10 Thanks: 6 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts	bump.... Just because it is sooooooo important.
	Liked by

09/12/2011, 06:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
blue duck butter Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 710 Likes Received: 28 Thanks: 171 Thanked 165 Times in 111 Posts	+1. Needz moar arrowz
	Liked by

09/13/2011, 02:58 AM	#13 (permalink)
Dis Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: UK Posts: 33 Likes Received: 3 Thanks: 37 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Doesn't this need to be an official HP webOS update? ie not possible via a patch? oh and want...
	Liked by

09/13/2011, 06:33 AM	#14 (permalink)
Firepower Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 24 Likes Received: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	yes even just left and right arrow next to each side of the top row number keys would be great.
	Liked by phil71, Underseen and Fibo like this. Thanked By: Fibo

09/13/2011, 11:46 AM	#15 (permalink)
OldSkoolVWLover Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 5,724 Likes Received: 528 Thanks: 486 Thanked 559 Times in 428 Posts	<<moved thread>> Hopefully this gets more eyes in the TP homebrew section. __________________ I spend far too much time with electronics and cars and sports...
	Liked by

09/13/2011, 09:33 PM	#16 (permalink)
synplex Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 90 Likes Received: 2 Thanks: 32 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Yes Plz! A simple left right key would do wonders! __________________ www.MTFX.tv -Touchpad owner
	Liked by Fibo likes this.

09/13/2011, 10:21 PM	#17 (permalink)
Quills Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 141 Likes Received: 15 Thanks: 45 Thanked 28 Times in 22 Posts	maybe a bounty would provide an incentive for development just sayin'
	Liked by Thanked By: ginjaninja

09/13/2011, 10:44 PM	#18 (permalink)
VitaminD Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 52 Likes Received: 21 Thanks: 13 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts	Agreed. Definitely needs arrow keys. At a minimum, left/right. What an oversight to omit something like this.
	Liked by phil71 and Fibo like this.

09/13/2011, 11:22 PM	#19 (permalink)
kettlecorn Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 41 Likes Received: 6 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Plus one
	Liked by

09/14/2011, 12:45 AM	#20 (permalink)
jmtech Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 11 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	How about escape and control keys too!
	Liked by

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode