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- Title: KEYFIX
- Author: David Pilling <david@pilling.demon.co.uk>
- Version: 1.01
- Title From: Documentation
- Author From: Documentation
- Version From: Documentation
- Supplier: John Ferguson <john@fergusn.demon.co.uk>
- Date: 14/06/96
- Keywords: Keyboard enhancement programs
- Shareware: No
- Machine: Archimedes
- Operating system: RISCOS
- Memory requirements:
- Peripherals needed:
- Other s/ware needed:
- Directory: micros/arch/riscos/e117
- Date mounted/updated: 21/07/96
- File names: keyfix.arc
- Unarchived files: 14
- Unarchived size: 68 kbytes
- Omissions:
- See also:
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-
- Acquiring the package:
-
- Download the archive file(s) and extract using SparkPlug 2
- (see the "tools_help" file in micros/arch/riscos/tools for further info).
-
-
- Description:
-
- Users of older Acorn computers (Master, etc.) will be familiar with a
- keyboard Shift Lock key as well as Caps Lock; this key is not available on
- the Archimedes range. A Shift Lock key provides access to upper case
- characters, as Caps Lock, and those normally obtained by holding down Shift.
- It's operation is identical to Caps Lock - ie., once toggled on, remains
- active until toggled off. KeyFix provides this missing Shift Lock and, in
- addition, a Ctrl Lock and Alt Lock.
-
- Although it only performs a seemingly minor function, KeyFix can be big help
- to some users with special needs. Many people can only use the keyboard with
- one hand or, indeed, with a mouth-stick or other such adaptation. Holding
- down one key whilst pressing another can prove awkward, if not impossible.
- Likewise, using the mouse and keyboard together - eg., Shift drag.
-
- KeyFix can 'hold down' the shifting keys (Shift/Ctrl/Alt) for keyboard and
- mouse operations. The various options are described in detail within the
- !KeyFix.!Help file.
-
- Whilst KeyFix cannot claim to enable anyone to use the computer's keyboard,
- it can go a long way to making it easier for some.
-