Software-based Input Panel Catalog Items and Sysgen Variables (Compact 2013)
3/28/2014
You can simulate keyboard input on the UI of a Windows Embedded Compact powered device by implementing the software-based input panel (SIP) and using an input method.
For more information, see Software-based Input Panel.
For more information about how to add or remove catalog items, see Create Your First OS.
Hardware and Software Requirements
- Requires a device with a touch screen or with mouse support. For more information, see Touch Catalog Items and Sysgen Variables or Mouse Catalog Items and Sysgen Variables.
- Requires you to set input method registries. For more information, see Input Method Registry Settings.
Catalog Items and Sysgen Variables
The following table shows the catalog items and associated SYSGEN variables that you can use to add the SIP to your OS.
Catalog item |
SYSGEN variable |
Description |
Dependencies |
|---|---|---|---|
Software-based Input Panel Driver |
SYSGEN_SOFTKB |
Manages the communications between the OS and a SIP. |
None. |
SIP for Small Screens |
SYSGEN_MSIM |
Provides an input method keyboard for small display screens. Users can input text by using a SIP in the UI. |
None. |
SIP for Large Screens |
SYSGEN_LARGEKB |
Provides an input method keyboard for large display screens. Users can input text by using a SIP in the UI. |
None. |
XAML SIP for Small Screens |
SYSGEN_XAMLIM |
Provides an XAML-based input method for users to input text by using a thumb or index finger on a touch screen. |
None. |
See Also
Reference
Software-based Input Panel Reference