Keyboard layout B as default

Kodoichi · 09 September 2006, 19:48

I can't remember, is there a specific reason that keyboard layout A is set as default? The few times I load up a game with the Quickstart function I always forget to set it to layout B, so I first fiddle around wondering why I can't skip this and that intro or start playing.

So I'd like to see layout B set as default. It makes more sense to me using the cursor keys.

Ironclaw · 09 September 2006, 20:11

Me too, Layout B is for gaming, while in Layout B you sometimes get problems in WB when typing, sometimes A or C works best in typing situations, and some rare games... but for most cases, B is the best default choice.. imo

DamienD · 09 September 2006, 20:12

Just a guess but... Keyboard Layout A is probably the best choice as default because laptop users do not have a numeric keypad (so therefore it suits both PC / laptop users)

Ironclaw · 09 September 2006, 21:33

I have a laptop only-- and B is the only one for me

. I never use the numeric keyboard anyway

. If a game requires the numeric keys, I just remap them.. easy as taking candy from Bippym.

DamienD · 09 September 2006, 21:54

Hmmm, as I posted without checking before I think I made a boo boo

Keyboard Layout A:
Keyboard Layout A (Numeric keypad, 0 and 5 = Fire)

Keyboard Layout B:
Keyboard Layout B (Cursor keys, Right CTRL and ALT = Fire)

This mean that my last post is rubbish then... Hahaha

Going by the logic in my last post then I think Keyboard Layout B would probably be more appropriate as default (as then it would suit both PC / laptop users)

There's probably a reason why this is not the case though, maybe some games might have these already mapped???

No more posts about this from me... Think I'll wait for Toni's reply (before I post anything else silly)

Toni Wilen · 10 September 2006, 11:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kodoichi

So I'd like to see layout B set as default. It makes more sense to me using the cursor keys.

But in my opinion it makes no sense to use cursor keys, many programs use cursor keys for other things = "bug reports" start appearing.

Just create default.uae configuration file with your default settings, problem solved.

Kodoichi · 10 September 2006, 16:00

Many programs? I doubt someone will load up Workbench through the quickstart function and then Wordsworth to type a letter. This function is probably used a lot by people who just want to play a game for some minutes and the majority of Amiga games are controlled by Joystick, especially damn old jump & runs.

If I want to play more complex games that use the keyboard I still do have some custom configurations set to layout B.

Toni Wilen · 10 September 2006, 16:09

Quickstart does not set any "host" configuration settings. Host settings come from separate host-config file (if selected) or from default.uae.

09 September 2006, 19:48	#1
Kodoichi Banned Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: I'm the smiling face on your TV, I exploit you still you love me Posts: 515	Keyboard layout B as default I can't remember, is there a specific reason that keyboard layout A is set as default? The few times I load up a game with the Quickstart function I always forget to set it to layout B, so I first fiddle around wondering why I can't skip this and that intro or start playing. So I'd like to see layout B set as default. It makes more sense to me using the cursor keys.

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09 September 2006, 20:11	#2
Ironclaw Banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: ... Age: 45 Posts: 3,313	Me too, Layout B is for gaming, while in Layout B you sometimes get problems in WB when typing, sometimes A or C works best in typing situations, and some rare games... but for most cases, B is the best default choice.. imo

09 September 2006, 20:12	#3
DamienD Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London / Sydney Age: 47 Posts: 20,420	Just a guess but... Keyboard Layout A is probably the best choice as default because laptop users do not have a numeric keypad (so therefore it suits both PC / laptop users)

09 September 2006, 21:33	#4
Ironclaw Banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: ... Age: 45 Posts: 3,313	I have a laptop only-- and B is the only one for me . I never use the numeric keyboard anyway . If a game requires the numeric keys, I just remap them.. easy as taking candy from Bippym.

09 September 2006, 21:54	#5
DamienD Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London / Sydney Age: 47 Posts: 20,420	Hmmm, as I posted without checking before I think I made a boo boo *Keyboard Layout A:* Keyboard Layout A (Numeric keypad, 0 and 5 = Fire) *Keyboard Layout B:* Keyboard Layout B (Cursor keys, Right CTRL and ALT = Fire) This mean that my last post is rubbish then... Hahaha Going by the logic in my last post then I think Keyboard Layout B would probably be more appropriate as default (as then it would suit both PC / laptop users) There's probably a reason why this is not the case though, maybe some games might have these already mapped??? No more posts about this from me... Think I'll wait for Toni's reply (before I post anything else silly)

10 September 2006, 16:00	#7
Kodoichi Banned Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: I'm the smiling face on your TV, I exploit you still you love me Posts: 515	Many programs? I doubt someone will load up Workbench through the quickstart function and then Wordsworth to type a letter. This function is probably used a lot by people who just want to play a game for some minutes and the majority of Amiga games are controlled by Joystick, especially damn old jump & runs. If I want to play more complex games that use the keyboard I still do have some custom configurations set to layout B.

10 September 2006, 16:09	#8
Toni Wilen WinUAE developer Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hämeenlinna/Finland Age: 49 Posts: 26,505	Quickstart does not set any "host" configuration settings. Host settings come from separate host-config file (if selected) or from default.uae.

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