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Customized layers AlwaysActive and Fn-Layer
We have predefined two customized layers with appropriate definitions. All codes placed on these layers will be
output ignoring the status of Ctrl, Shift, etc. All modifier / more modifier conditions are set to "ignore" here.
Both layers provide similar behavior as for example the Normal layer: The assignments are output already when
pressing the key. After finishing the output the previous keyboard status will be restored.
AlwaysActive:
This layer is always output, no matter if Shift, Ctrl, etc. are pressed. If you have to place only one function to this
key position – AlwaysActive is therefore is mostly better than using Normal layer.
Attention:
When placing assignments also on other layers of this key position, the code on "AlwaysActive" might not be
output. Because the AlwaysActive layer is defined by all modifiers set to "don’t care", you can say it has very low
priority. Therefore more exactly defined layers, such as "Normal", Shift, etc. are output first.
Fn-Layer:
The Fn Layer is ideal to create a configuration with additional assignments on a second layer. The Fn attribute is
handled only inside the keyboard and therefore it’s independent of the PC’s keyboard attributes.
Easy macros are available for switching:
• {FN_ON} and {FN_OFF} are used for permanently switching the Fn-Layer on/off.
• {KEY-FN} placed on StdKey layer will result in a function key like on a notebook.
Example for usage of the Fn-Layer:
• Sequence on Normal layer: Testing Normal Layer{Return}
• Sequence on Fn-Layer:
Testing Fn Layer{Return}{FN_OFF}
Results:
• The above test key will usually output the demo sequence placed on normal layer.
• If Fn-Layer was activated by a second key using {FN_ON} - the testing key will then output the Fn demo
sequence and finally reset the Fn status.
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