By default, the My-T-Soft software reacts to dialogs, message boxes, and other windows by repositioning in order to ensure the dialog, etc. is visible. Depending on screen-resolution, dialog window size, My-T-Soft size & configuration, this may or may not meet everyone's needs. You should note the following:
In My-T-Soft Setup (Start Menu | All Programs | My-T-Soft | My-T-Soft Setup -or- Menu button (middle of tool bar) | My-T-Soft Setup), go into Configuration | Operation Options. The top setting "React to dialogs & other windows..." should be cleared. Click OK, OK, Exit
Additionally, the default screen position of My-T-Soft should meet your requirements. You can do the following:
Size & configure the panels in My-T-Soft as desired. Move the keyboard layout to the screen position you want it to open. From the Menu button (middle of toolbar), select Settings | Save Current Settings, then Position | Save Position. Now Close My-T-Soft, and re-launch - it should open in the same position. If it does not, then there may be issues with user permissions / read-only settings on files, etc (you can refer to help for more details), but in general, this is all that is required.
Original ID: IB253121

Depending on the version of Windows & the actual screen saver, the following applies:
In NT/2000/XP, the screen saver is an actual different desktop, so if it is a proper/standard screen saver in these versions of Windows, My-T-Soft won't be visible at all - UNLESS it is a custom screen saver, that runs in the context of the default user desktop. In that case, and the Win95/98/Me case, the screen saver is just a full screen program that is running. Since My-T-Soft needs to be on top to be useful, it can appear over a non-standard "screen saver" There are pre-programmed classes (e.g. WindowsScreenSaverClass) for the standard screen savers that ship with Windows, so My-T-Soft knows to stay behind these, but again, if it is custom or not the Microsoft ones, My-T-Soft may not see it as a screen saver, and stay "on-top". This gets pretty advanced & intense, but it is all documented in the Help & controllable via the MYTSOFT.INI file - for example, if you look in the INI file for WindowsScreenSaverClass, you can see how it is configured & setup - there is a listing in the Classes section, then an entry with an Action= setting. See My-T-Soft Help | My-T-Soft User's Guide | Section IV - Other Information | Advanced User Notes. There is also ClassWatch/WindowWatch settings in the INI to "look" at what class of window is running.
Original ID: IB253139

There is a missing line of code in the save code in this dialog, and operation can be inconsistent - this only affects the character size adjust setting. Use the INI file (My-T-Soft Setup | Configuration | Special Options | Edit Initialization file) to change setting Keyboard1SizeCharAdjBase, Keyboard1SizeCharAdjMedium, Keyboard1SizeCharAdjLarge. This will be resolved in all future versions.
Original ID: PI225187

• Verify you have the most up-to-date and correct pointing device driver for your system
• Application Focus / input focus / typing into the desired window - most issues are caused by multiple windows or external manipulation of windows or use of the Developer's Kit. Refer to documentation in the Developers Corner. Also check the My-T-Soft Setup | Configuration | Operation Options & Help for more options in working with various input devices.
• ELO TouchSystems (95/98/Me/NT) - "Track Pointing Device Input at All Times" MUST be checked on to operate with ELO drivers - see My-T-Soft Setup | Configuration | Operation Options & read Help for more details
• eTurboWare Touchscreen drivers - "Track Pointing Device Input at All Times" MUST be checked on AND the "Button" Mode must be selected for their driver (NOT Desktop Mode) - see My-T-Soft Setup | Configuration | Operation Options & read Help for more details
• MicroTouch TouchWare Monitor - NT/2000. We have received a report that there is inconsistent operation of our software when opened from a minimized icon on taskbar in Windows 2000 when the TouchWare monitor has been removed from the StartUp Group. Check MicroTouch for the latest release.

Original ID: PC223713

• Verify you have the most up-to-date and correct pen driver for your system
• Try My-T-Soft Setup | Configuration | Operation Options "Virtual Pointer in use" set "On" (Checked) - if pointing device driver does not support Windows API GetAsyncKeyState for Mouse buttons, then this option will need to be on for moving My-T-Soft (This is currently the default in 1.70)

Original ID: PC223714

There is a conflict with some program or service running, the configuration is invalid, or some other program or service is hung or unstable. There are several items that should be tried before trying to identify a third-party conflict.

• Windows may be unstable, and this is just a result of some other program that has hung, or a program that is waiting for something. Restart your machine, then retry, to remove this possibility.
• Return to Installation Defaults - it is possible the software is opening off-screen, or is not visible due to some configuration setting. (See product Setup | Configuration (Appearance [Advanced]) | Special options)
• Try MSCONFIG.EXE's Diagnostic Startup (Start | Run | MSCONFIG | Ok) or test in safe mode (see here for How to start Windows in Safe Mode) - if the software runs in safe mode, but not at your normal desktop, then you should refer to the following notes, and review the options in MSCONFIG.EXE.
• See if there is an Application, System, Hardware, or Service type error - to do this, you can review the System Logs - use Control Panel | System & Security (XP: Performance & Maintenance) (Vista: System & Maintenance) | Administrative Tools | View Error Logs (XP: Event Viewer) - review all Errors and Warnings to find offending item.
• Check for unfinished or incomplete updates

Use MSCONFIG.EXE (e.g. Start | Run | MSCONFIG.EXE). At the General Tab, try Diagnostic Startup first - if after a restart, things work as expected, then some non-Microsoft software is causing a conflict. Using Selective Startup, you can disable "Load System Services" and/or "Load Startup Items" to try and determine if it is a service or startup program causing the conflict. In the Services and Startup tabs, you can individually add or remove specific items .

In Windows Vista, the Windows Defender may be affecting something. If you go into Control Panel | Security | Windows Defender, then open the Tools (top middle), and go into Software Explorer, you can select various categories on that screen. Look at Startup Programs, and you can review and Disable/Enable all Startup programs. One user reported that they could not disable a program through this interface, but after finding and closing it, everything worked.

Here are anecdotal items we have recorded - every situation we have documented indicates this is a symptom of some other problem in the system, not a problem with IMG software.

• We have heard about issues with anti-virus programs. For example, "Symantec AntiVirus client service" and "DefWatch", when disabled in the Services tab, has resolved this problem.
• A user running Ad Aware reported: "Apparently everything was fine until the fourth version. It wasn't the program itself. It was when I turned on Ad Watch that I had the problem."
• Here is something we saw and were able to duplicate the problem - (Internet Explorer hung): Close all programs (task bar is clear), then open Task manager (right-click on the task bar, select Task Manager…) . If you see an iexplore.exe task, end this process (it shouldn't be running, since all programs are closed, and Internet Explorer isn't open). Now retry.
• "The moffice application that comes with ErgoClick Mouse Clicking Device could not be disabled, and when terminated, everything worked normally."
• "Also, turning off the IntelliAdmin service of Remote Control resolved this problem. "
• "Wavelink's Avalanche Enabler on XP embedded when disabled resolved this problem."
• "After a recent update to McAfee anti-virus, this problem occurred."
• "Disabling Kepware's Data Logging service resolved this problem."
• " I figured out if I turn off my Malwarebytes application it works fine."

The keyboard window itself is considered a "popup" class window in the system, and an overreaching popup blocker may stop all popup windows from being visible. From our experience, conflicts of these types can be problematic, and difficult to identify the exact cause. In the case of an anti-virus program, it may be settings issues, or white lists & black lists. Because an on-screen keyboard works at a low level to generate keystrokes that are seen by other applications, an overreaching security solution may prevent it from operating. You may wish to check for anti-virus program updates, or try default (or different) settings within the anti-virus program to prevent this type of conflict, or try a different anti-virus solution. We always recommend running as clean a system as possible. Unfortunately, resolving these conflicts is time consuming, and when multiple third-parties are involved, it goes beyond the normal level of technical support available. Essentially if the software runs in safe-mode, but not in your normal environment, then there is some driver or other software running that is causing this problem. Since we don't have access to your environment, we can't effectively help beyond suggesting the above methods provided by the operating system.

As of 2014, we believe the root cause is a Font change broadcast message - see Tech Item PU1114120717 for My-T-Soft (and My-T-Pen and My-T-Touch) updates which can be used to see if it resolves this particular issue.

In the 1.78 release for GE-IP, the My-T-Soft executable (MYTSOFT.EXE) has a manifest set to highestAvailable, which will elevate the privileges of the executable when running. If a limited user is running in the session, the developer kit utilities will run asInvoker, meaning they will run in the context of the limited user, and will not be able to interact with the higher privileged My-T-Soft. In order to resolve this without changing security & privilege levels of the user, a different MYTSOFT.EXE should be used (one with a manifest set to asInvoker vs. highestAvailable). For the 1.78 release, the standard retail MYTSOFT.EXE will work - these are the steps needed to update/work with the different MYTSOFT.EXE.

1) Get the zip file with the retail MYTSOFT.EXE for 1.78R4

You can go to the Old Downloads area here:
http://www.imgpresents.com/olddemo.htm#11201 and look for:
Download My-T-Soft 1.78 compressed installation files (mts178r4_vista7.zip) - (5.53 MB) 11/24/2009
Select and Download the zip.
This is the direct download link:

http://downloads.archives.imgpresents.com/mytsoft/mts178r4_vista7.zip

2) Work with the Zip into a desktop folder or a temp location - unzip the file/extract files.

3) In the Proficy iFix folder, rename the existing MYTSOFT.EXE as MYTSOFT.GE or MYTSOFT.BAK

4) Copy the 1.78 R4 IMG/Retail MYTSOFT.EXE into the folder you found the original GE MYTSOFT.EXE

Run and test with this executable.

Notes:
It is recommended that the Developer's Kit 1.79 Release 1 be used with the 1.78/1.80 iFix releases - see IMG Developer's Kit Downloads
The installation location is C:\Program Files\Proficy\Proficy iFix vs. C:\Program Files\MYTSOFT
Configuration files are typically C:\Users\[UserName]\AppData\Roaming\Innovation Management Group\MYTSOFT - see My-T-Soft Setup | File menu | Show Config File Location

The logon module uses the LICENSE.DLL in the \Program Files\Common Files\Innovation Management Group\License Manager location (and registry entries). You can see if these files are there.

These are established at install with the running of ESTABLISH.exe from the MANAGER folder (post-install configuration). Depending on UAC settings in Windows, if you used the MSI, it may not have had the permissions to "establish" the \program files entry - use msiexec /i ???.msi from an Administrator cmd prompt should install correctly. Alternatively, you can disable UAC, install, then re-enable.

For zip file installations, a post-install configuration step is required. The Download Manager/License Manager files placed in \Program Files\Common Files requires the Administrator running ESTABLISH.EXE in the \Program Files\MYTSOFT\MANAGER folder.

The IMG Standard Install elevates permissions when run, and the ESTABLISH.EXE is run from the INSTALL.XML script. Only a system or file issue would prevent the execution of this step.

Set Sound=1 in MYTSOFT.INI file

• Instructions:
• Go into My-T-Soft Setup | Configuration | Special Options | Click on Edit My-T-Soft Initialization file
• In [Configuration] Section, change Sound=0 to Sound=1
• Save file, exit Setup
• Refer to Advanced User Information for more details about Sound options

Original ID: PU223717

Set Sound=1 in MYTSOFT.INI file, use IMGSOUND.EXE version 1.78

• Note: The IMGSOUND.EXE utility announces that "Text to Speech is Available" if it senses the Windows Speech subsystem (this may be annoying)
• Download IMGSOUND.178 (IMGSOUND.EXE) (56KB) (MD5: 19DD2BE12F30DF9EE8C07EE20AE80BE9), follow instructions below.
• Instructions:
• Make sure My-T-Soft is closed
• Go into My-T-Soft Setup | Configuration | Special Options | Click on Edit My-T-Soft Initialization file
• In [Configuration] Section, change Sound=0 to Sound=1
• In [Configuration] Section, Add entry (line) NoAnnounce=1
• Save file, exit Setup
• Using Windows Explorer or Command Prompt (Start Menu | Run | CMD), change to Installation folder (e.g. \WINDOWS\MYTSOFT or \WINNT\MYTSOFT)
• Rename IMGSOUND.EXE to IMGSOUND.177
• Copy downloaded IMGSOUND.178 file to this folder
• Copy IMGSOUND.178 to IMGSOUND.EXE
• Verify NoAnnounce=1 in MYTSOFT.INI
• Refer to Advanced User Information for more details about Sound options

Original ID: PU223722

• Add ToolTips window to Menu Class entries in MYTSOFT.INI
• Notes:
• If there are pop up announcements (e.g. Windows not activated, network connections not available, anti-virus warnings, etc.), this seems to be more noticeable
• If you find the button hops onto tooltip windows, then you may also want to add this setting
• Instructions:
• Make sure My-T-Soft is closed
• Go into My-T-Soft Setup | Configuration | Special Options | Click on Edit My-T-Soft Initialization file
• Find the section [MenuClasses] (near bottom)
• Add next logical entry (e.g. if MyTClass0003, create line with MyTClass0004)
• Assuming last line is MyTClass0003=DV2ControlHost, add line MyTClass0004=tooltips_class32
• Save file, exit Setup

Original ID: PU223731

Download Patch PATCHMTS.ZIP (Available 11/9/2001) - This file contains an updated My-T-Soft Executable, and all 47 KMF files.

• Download PATCHMTS.ZIP (383K) (MD5: 354543FDC5AECB97640AE5EE1801D6F0), Unzip and replace 1.70 files (You may want to rename MYTSOFT.EXE MYTSOFT.170 prior to unzipping patch).

Patch Notes:

Brought to our attention by customer using command.com (NOT CMD.EXE) in Windows 2000 - we anticipate this affects a very small percentage of customers

Change mainly affects "extended" keystroke attribute to required keys on edit & numeric panels

Virtual keys in Windows & for Windows Apps are not affected

Very few apps watch scan codes, so we expect this will only affect older applications & DOS applications

Run KeyWatch in KEYBOARD folder with Developer's Kit installed to view virtual key & scan codes

One interesting feature that is available with patch - add EnableMouseScroll=1 to the [Configuration] section of INI file, and this will enable automatic scrolling when cursor is held at edge of screen when keyboard is larger than screen display

Original ID: PU225186

Resolution: Update MTS2.EXE to version 2.17 (2.15 included in 1.77 releases)

• IMPORTANT: This is only a direct replacement to the 1.77 run-time component MTS2.EXE. This may not be used in in any other circumstance!
• File provided as ZIPped EXE
• Instructions: The Logon Utilities should be disabled to perform this update. If they are enabled, you must run the My-T-Soft Logon Utilities | Setup/Configure Logon Utility and clear the Enable Onscreen Keyboard Logon, then restart your system. In Windows Explorer or command prompt, get to \WINDOWS\MYTSOFT (or \WINNT\MYTSOFT) folder, then rename existing MTS2.EXE to MTS2.215. Copy downloaded file into folder (unzip as necessary).
• Re-Enable the Logon utilities & restart your system.)
• Download MTS2.EXE 2.17 as MTS2_217.ZIP 12/7/2006 (23k) (MD5: 63DC4EA5CB2E3453897D844F268DB05B) (unzips as MTS2.EXE)
• Technical Notes
• Tablet PC 2005 Notes:In order to correctly operate, a registry change is also required: At the key [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Innovation Management Group\My-T-Soft\Logon], the TabletPC entry needs to be: Tablet_Login_Keyboard_Window
• Download Registry Update for Tablet PC 2005 and MTS2.EXE 2.17 as MTS2TPC.REG 2/19/2007 (1k) This registry update can be applied by running it directly, or opening the context menu (right-click) and selecting Merge.
• This is a maintenance update / patch based on technical support issues and customer requests.
• File tagged as 2.17.0.0.
• If you do not experience any of the above listed problems, there is no need for this update.

Add the following 2 class lines to the INI file (My-T-Soft Setup | Configuration | Special Options | Edit My-T-Soft Initialization File), in the [MenuClasses] section, add:
MyTClass0004=Tablet_Tip_Dockable_Window
MyTClass0005=IPTip_Main_Window
(or add the correct sequence numbers based on the existing list).

In 1.78 Release 2, you can also add the class lines to the [StayBehindClasses] section.

When making changes in this area, be sure My-T-Soft is closed, update the INI, close Setup, then restart the software.

Some systems have a video subsystem that causes painting delays when the 3D keys are used - this is most noticeable during the Caps lock repaint. Here are some options:

• Turn off the 3D display - Go into My-T-Soft Setup | Configuration, and clear the checkbox for "Display 3D Keys"
• -or-
• Make sure you have the most up-to-date driver for your video adapter
• Try a different resolution and/or color depth (I.e. 16-bit/24-bit/32-bit), etc. Certain combinations may work better because of hardware & driver issues.

For Version 1.79 (prior to Version 1.79 Release 2, which this will roll into), update CADBTN.exe in \Program Files\MYTSOFT folder.

Download CADBTN.exe as cadbtn.zip (127KB) (3/7/2013) (MD5: 0476447532EDEE0E3343D4BE0E554AC3) and unzip/replace existing CADBTN.exe.

1. Download file and note downloaded location - unzip/extract if necessary
2. NOTE: For production machines, you may want to download on a separate machine, and copy over the network or through storage media so the Windows file warning about downloaded file does not appear - or check Group Policy / Local Security options
3. As Administrator, use Explorer (or CMD prompt) and go to \Program Files\MYTSOFT (or \Program Files (x86)\MYTSOFT)
4. Rename existing CADBTN.exe to CADBTN.179
5. Copy in updated CADBTN.exe
6. Enable (re-enable) Feature in Logon Utilities, restart system

Note - this update can be used with My-T-Touch, My-T-Pen, My-T-Mouse, OnScreen.

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To use a custom starting position for the CTRL+ALT+DELETE Button, you can update StartParams in the registry (Use Regedit) at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Accessibility\Ats\img_my-t-soft_v220. Use " x=800 y=200" instead of " x=default y=default" (NOTE: use desired screen coordinates).

In the original 1.79 release, anytime the logon utilities are updated, and the Ctrl-Alt-Delete option is enabled, the registry key will be updated with the default settings (which will remove any custom settings). To preserve any customizations, you can use the updated IMGLOGON.exe (this will roll into 1.79 Release 2).
Download IMGLOGON.exe from imglogon_179update.zip (461KB) (3/8/2013) (MD5: E7CE95691921A7279BC17C30561535C1) and unzip/replace existing IMGLOGON.exe.

When extracted, you will find WIN32-BIT and WIN64-BIT folders - use the appropriate platform build, and select the appropriate folder (e.g. MYTSOFT for My-T-Soft), and then update the IMGLOGON.exe in \Program Files\MYTSOFT folder (for 64-bit, update \Program Files (x86)\MYTSOFT).

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The CADBTN.exe utility needs to be configured to run from both the system and for the current user. When configured by an Administrator (or a new user is created), other users will not have the individual (HKEY_CURRENT_USER) configured, so this same issue can occur. To enable this for a particular user, refer to the Ease of Access Center - you can configure the user by going into Control Panel | Ease of Access | Ease of Access Center | Change how your keyboard works | Enable My-T-Soft Family Ease of Access Utility | Check ON Use CTRL+ALT+DEL Access Utility.

This registry setting must be there for each user that needs this functionality:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Accessibility]
"Configuration"="img_my-t-soft_v220"

Note: Depending on other settings, the img_my-t-soft_v220 entry needs to be part of a comma-delimited list in Configuration.

Update Registry value to match legacy setting - change value of 1 to y

Use Regedit, find HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Mouse, then change SwapMouseButtons from 1 to y (lowercase y required)

Alternative: Open Notepad, Highlight text between ######## lines below, Copy, than Paste into Notepad, and save onto Desktop as MOUSEUPDATE.REG. Double-click MOUSEUPDATE.REG file, and accept options to add to registry.

########################
### MOUSEUPDATE.REG ####
########################
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Mouse]
"SwapMouseButtons"="y"
########################

Notes:
The internal logic that handles the pressed button to initiate the automatic typing of Typematic uses the swapped mouse button value provided by the system - due to details outlined below, the internal variable no longer gets set due to changes through the various versions of Windows. This system setting is queried when initializing variables, and unless it is a y, proper operation will not occur for Typematic operation with mouse buttons switched.
The code that sets the internal variable dates back to the original versions, and the setting in the WIN.INI from Windows 3.x used a Y/N option vs. the 1/0, so the registry update meshes the legacy setting with current setting and location. The GetProfileString originally referenced WIN.INI, which is now routed to settings in the Registry - see details regarding this API call at Microsoft.
Since many users of the software use touchscreens and pens vs. physical devices with buttons, and even fewer swap buttons, this issue has been around quite awhile until brought to our attention. It is unknown when the change from Y/N to 1/0 was done, so this may affect numerous versions of Windows.
You can change primary/secondary buttons specifically within Mouse Buttons in My-T-Soft Setup, but this will only change operation within My-T-Soft, and Typematic will not be affected (unless in addition to this swap, the buttons are still being switched in Control Panel | Mouse).
The code will be changed to reflect current system settings and will roll into future updates, so this only affects users that switch primary and secondary buttons on versions of Windows where Typematic does not operate correctly within the software.

The base option to secure My-T-Soft is to enable Operator Security - use My-T-Soft Setup | Configuration | Special Options, then Enable Operator Security. This locks down the tool bar (if configured as visible), and can optionally enable the Minimize option.

Here are several items that can make the Operator Security option even more secure.

• Limit the panels available to the user - in most cases, the Alpha/Keyboard panel will be all that is required.
• Be sure to make sure keys such as Alt & possibly Ctrl, and perhaps function keys are hidden using Show & Hide keys. If the keys are not necessary for normal usage, the less available to the user, the better/safer. (My-T-Soft Setup | Configuration | Show & Hide keys). You may also use the Key Options (My-T-Soft Setup | Configuration | Key Options) to disable keystrokes, or remap key actions if there are some specific keys that are problematic in your situation.
• Set the Right-Mouse button action to "Ignore button press" or "Move" (or other benign action) away from the default context menu. (My-T-Soft Setup | Mouse Buttons)
• Once configured, delete the MTSSETUP.EXE/MTSTUTOR.EXE, etc. from the installation folder - refer to the manual for Files / File Notes, etc. http://www.my-t-soft.com/mytsoft/guide/html/filesandinstallationinformation.html for other files that can be removed. But by removing the MTSSETUP.EXE, it simply prevents any possible access to configuration settings via the user.
• Refer to the ConfigPath setting in the Initialization file - ConfigPath=0 and permissions (see below) is most secure. http://www.my-t-soft.com/mytsoft/guide/html/mytsoftini.html
• Make KEYBOARD.KBF/MYTSOFT.INI files Read-only (limited permission for actual user / owned by Administrator), and set ReadOnlyOK=1 in the INI - this prevents the user from modifying any keyboard setting directly or indirectly.
• Be sure actual user that is logged on & using system is a limited user

The Operator mode prevents this option & other configuration options from occurring. See My-T-Soft Setup | Configuration | Special Options. Once enabled, the Operator mode locks out the operator of My-T-Soft from opening the menu, control panel, and the Macro builder. IMPORTANT: see the context help on the Special Options dialog for other notes.
Original ID: QB253720

The minimize as button does have some capabilities to be positioned (see My-T-Soft Help | User Guide | IV Other Information | Advanced user Notes, Button Position), but this does not sound like the solution you are searching for. Most high-level development environments enable Shell (or spawn, or CreateProcess, or WinExec, or Launch) capabilities, that can integrate with the Developer's Kit. For a quick overview, you can see some of the options in IMG's Developers Corner ("http://www.imgpresents.com/imgdev.htm") As a quick overview, using the Developer's Kit, one can completely control the keyboard so it can be positioned, sized, and the appropriate panels displayed as desired. When an OnEnter / OnExit Event scripting is supported in the host environment, the ability to bring up the keyboard for one field (at a specific location), then "hide" the keyboard, and then bring it up again (perhaps in a different configuration) are all accessible via the Developer's Kit. When you review the Developer's Kit material, if supported in the host environment, note that we always recommend you simply move the keyboard off-screen to "hide" it from the user, and use field events to "restore" the keyboard on-screen (at the desired size, layout, and position).
Original ID: QB251821

The 1.75 versions of My-T-Soft (or My-T-Touch/My-T-Pen) have a numeric keypad (or a Macro panel configured as a keypad) and can be saved in a configuration with just this one panel open. You can select the desired size and screen position, then save the settings & position so the software will open as configured. By placing a shortcut in the StartUp folder, you can accomplish the goal stated in your question. Note that you also can enable the Operator mode so the software can not be manipulated by the users. Furthermore, you can integrate with pieces of our developer's kit to control when the panel is available, or change its screen position, for example.
If you require more control over the display, you may wish to refer to our "Build-A-Board" product, which can provide for custom keypads that have even more flexibility when it comes to the visual display.
You can find demos of these products on our website at www.imgpresents.com.
Original ID: QB259110

Currently, the "Show & Hide keys" option in My-T-Soft Setup | Configuration allows you to disable keys by "hiding" them. At the moment, there is no user method available to move & size keys on the keyboard, although we do anticipate releasing a "Layout Modifier" that will enable this capability. Depending on the scope, we can do minor modifications for you, or sometimes we do full customizations for customers on a fee basis.
Original ID: QB259162

1) You most likely will want the software configured for Operator mode - see My-T-Soft Setup | Configuration | Special options
2) You will not want the users to drag or move the window - turn off Action button move in My-T-Soft Setup | Configuration | Operation Options
3) When your dialog is shown, you can use GetWindowRect to identify screen coordinates - based on the configuration of My-T-Soft, you can position the window (using a little math) to a fixed spot on the dialog - for example, if you want the keyboard at a relative offset of X 100, Y 44, you would: RECT rcdialog,rcmytsoft; HWND hMyTSoft; hMyTSoft = FindWindow(NULL,"My-T-Soft"); GetWindowRect(hMyTSoft,rcmytsoft); GetWindowRect(hmydialog,&rcdialog); MoveWindow(hMyTSoft,rcdialog.left+100,rcdialog.top+44, rcmytsoft.right-rcmytsoft.left, rcmytsoft.bottom-rcmytsoft.top,TRUE);
4) You will probably want to catch the WM_MOVE message, and do something similar (or put the positioning code into a function) in case the dialog is moved to a new location.
5) If the dialog is sizeable, you will have to catch WM_SIZE.

The typical approach which is much easier is to define configurations & screen position, then call up the configuration when the particular control has focus. Often there are only a handful of fields that require text input. Higher level environments like VB or MS-Access have "OnEnter" & "OnExit" events, which can be used to call up the configurations. We always recommend you position My-T-Soft off-screen when you don't want it available for the user, then bring it on screen at the desired location when required.
Original ID: QD253438

The /k= /i= command line switches do exactly this, i.e. they copy themselves over the default files. There is more detailed implementation notes in the My-T-Soft Help, User Manual, Section IV, Advanced User information.
The TS software uses either a "global" configuration, or a "user" configuration, and there are details about this in the Help within the Administration Options in the License Manager (Licensing Information on the server).
Because you will probably want each user to have a different layout based on where they are in the application, you will most likely need a "per user" configuration, rather than a global configuration. If you are using saved My-T-Soft layouts, then your best bet would probably be to refer to the Developer's Kit (included) with My-T-Soft, and test using CPYCNMTS.EXE rather than the MYTSOFT.EXE with /k= /i=. If you are using Build-A-Board layouts, then you will need to make sure that each user has copies of these layouts, and then only the MYTSOFT.EXE with the /k= approach is used.
Original ID: QD253801

The following is excerpted from:
Help | My-T-Soft Help | My-T-Soft User's Guide | Section IV - Other Information | Advanced User Information = Files & File notes
For up-to-date details about the version, this is the preferred location to reference details about a particular release.

For the 1.77 releases:
These are the files required for operation of the My-T-Soft keyboard in the user (default) desktop:
MYTSOFT.EXE
MYTSOFT.INI
MYTLIB.DLL
MYTLIB32.DLL
IMGVERS.DLL
BWCC32.DLL
CW3215.DLL
KEYBOARD.KBF
KEYBRD01.KMF
KYBD0001.KMF (for Us 101 layout - change if necessary)
MAC00000.KMF
LICENSE.EXE
LICENSE.LIC

Note: For the smaller sizes, the MYTMOUSE.FON may be required. If you do a normal install, and delete all but the above, the font will be installed by Setup. If required, you may want to use Control Panel and add the MYTMOUSE.FON file.

For Logon (WinLogon desktop) (Windows 2000 / XP):

IMGLOGON.EXE (to configure/enable - once configured as desired, can be deleted)
IMGGINA2.DLL (DLL to integrate with secure logon)
MTS2.EXE - (My-T-Soft 2 executable to display LOGON\KEYBOARD.KBF)
MTSLIB.DLL - Support for MTS2.EXE / MYTSOFT2.EXE
BABDLL.DLL - Support for MTS2.EXE / MYTSOFT2.EXE, Build-A-Board common functions
STOCK.DLL - Support for MTS2.EXE / MYTSOFT2.EXE, Resources for 3D keys
LOGON folder (see details [in source] - some files (like KEYBOARD.SML, etc.) can be removed)

On very limited XP Embedded builds, this is a list of modules (DLLs) used by running MYTSOFT.EXE:
C:\WINDOWS\MYTSOFT\MYTSOFT.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\MYTSOFT\BWCC32.dll
C:\WINDOWS\MYTSOFT\MYTLIB.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\MYTSOFT\MYTLIB32.DLL

C:\WINDOWS\system32\ntdll.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\KERNEL32.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\GDI32.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\USER32.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ADVAPI32.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RPCRT4.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\WINMM.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\SHELL32.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\system32\SHLWAPI.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\msvcrt.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\COMCTL32.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\IMM32.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\VERSION.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LPK.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\system32\USP10.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\uxtheme.dll

For the external DLLs, here are some quick notes/reference information:
CORE OS DLLS:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ntdll.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\KERNEL32.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\GDI32.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\USER32.dll

Other core DLLs:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\msvcrt.dll - Microsoft C run-time
C:\WINDOWS\system32\VERSION.dll - File & Version info

Shell & Windows oriented DLLs:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\SHELL32.DLL - Explorer Shell
C:\WINDOWS\system32\COMCTL32.dll - Common Controls
C:\WINDOWS\system32\WINMM.dll - Windows Multimedia
C:\WINDOWS\system32\SHLWAPI.dll - Shell LightWeight lib

Other DLLs:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\IMM32.dll - Input Method Editor Module
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ADVAPI32.dll - advanced API library
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RPCRT4.dll - Remote procedure call
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LPK.DLL - Language Pack
C:\WINDOWS\system32\USP10.dll - Uniscribe Unicode Script Processor Library
C:\WINDOWS\system32\uxtheme.dll - Compatibility with "Style XP"

Windows "Side-by-Side" (WinSxS) Compatibility COMCTL32.DLL:
C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS\x86_Microsoft.Windows.Common-Controls_6595b64144ccf1df_6.0.2600.2180_x-ww_a84f1ff9\comctl32.dll

For MYTSOFT2.EXE (Build-A-Board layouts) & WinLogon (MTS2.EXE), these are the changes:

Only uses Local DLLs:
C:\WINDOWS\MYTSOFT\MTSLIB.dll
C:\WINDOWS\MYTSOFT\BABDLL.dll
C:\WINDOWS\MYTSOFT\STOCK.dll

Plus one other system DLL:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Apphelp.dll - for Application Compatibility in XP/2003

Original ID: QC222198

The preferred way to manage this type of configuration is to start the keyboard off-screen, so the user does not see it at all, until your application requires it. If the configuration (e.g. panels/size) is fixed, you only need to use MoveWMTS.exe (or Windows API MoveWindow) to bring it on-screen for the user, then dismiss it off-screen when not needed.

The simplest way to do this (with My-T-Soft 1.77) is to specify the X/Y position in the startup shortcut. If you right-click on the Start Menu, select Explore all users, then go to Programs | Startup, you should see the My-T-Soft icon. If you go into properties for the startup, you can modify the "target" from "C:\WINDOWS\MYTSOFT\MYTSOFT.EXE" to "C:\WINDOWS\MYTSOFT\MYTSOFT.EXE X=1400 y=0", as an example (X position of 1400 is off-screen for most commmon resolutions).

The alternative approach is to specify the default opening position in the KEYBOARD.KBF file - the file KEYBOARD.KBF determines the layout, size, and opening screen position. To save an opening position off-screen, it is best to use the Developer's Kit. If you operate in a Windowed command prompt, you can use MoveWMTS.exe to move offscreen, then use SvSetMTS.exe and SvPosMTS.exe to lock down the configuration & position. Now use CloseMTS.exe to close the not visible, off-screen layout. Now at Startup, the default screen position will be off-screen.

The easiest way to accomplish this is to use a Developer's Kit tool, the Copy and Configure My-T-Soft on the fly (CPYCNMTS.exe). For a general overview, see this How To note in the IMG Developer's Kit: Configure My-T-Soft on the fly (from pre-existing configurations). My-T-Soft is considered an application, and is in control of the user and/or the application with input focus using Developer's Kit tools. If the system level input language layout needs to change in conjunction with the My-T-Soft Layout, refer to the extension of this example with the link at the bottom of this item.

The following outlines a step-by-step procedure to follow. The required ingredients are:

Location of Configuration files (e.g. C:\Users\User\AppData\Roaming\Innovation Management Group\MYTSOFT)
CPYCNMTS.exe from the IMG Developer's Kit (i.e. My-T-Soft "DEVKIT" folder)
2 Configuration file sets (KEYBOARD.KBF/MYTSOFT.INI named appropriately)

Step 1 - Obtain the Configuration File location. With My-T-Soft running, right-click or use Menu button on Tool bar, and open My-T-Soft Setup. In My-T-Soft Setup, use File menu and select "Show Config File Location" Use Windows File Explorer or command prompt (CMD) and change to that location

Step 2 - Obtain CPYCNMTS.exe - download the IMG Developer's Kit here: Developer's Corner Downloads, or use the direct link: IMG Developer's Kit 1.79 Release 1. Download, Extract files, and from DEVKIT folder, find CPYCNMTS.exe, then copy to the Configuration File location from Step 1

Step 3 - Create layout configuration files. The overview is that you select layout & configure My-T-Soft how you want it to appear, then you save these settings and its position, close My-T-Soft, and copy off the configuration files (KEYBOARD.KBF/MYTSOFT.INI). The specific example will be for Italian and Japanese layouts, but you should create the appropriate layout configurations for your needs.

• From My-T-Soft Setup | Keyboards | Select Layout - 104 Italian, then close My-T-Soft Setup
• Launch My-T-Soft, and from My-T-Soft (Control panel or Menu) configure panels, size, and position, then save Settings/position - Menu | Current Settings | Save Current Settings and Menu | Position | Save Position. Now close My-T-Soft.
• From Configuration File Location, copy KEYBOARD.KBF to ITALIAN.CFG and copy MYTSOFT.INI to ITALIAN.INI
• Repeat for Japanese - From My-T-Soft Setup | Keyboards | Select Layout - 104 Japanese, then close My-T-Soft Setup
• Launch My-T-Soft, and from My-T-Soft (Control panel or Menu) configure panels, size, and position, then save Settings/position - Menu | Current Settings | Save Current Settings and Menu | Position | Save Position. Now close My-T-Soft.
• From Configuration File Location, copy KEYBOARD.KBF to JAPAN.CFG and copy MYTSOFT.INI to JAPAN.INI

The example below is a test batch file to verify and ensure everything is configured and all files are correct - this can be tested/run from a command prompt or Explorer.

@echo off
cls
REM This toggles 2 layouts.
REM These files must exist:
REM JAPAN.CFG and JAPAN.INI for Japanese layout
REM ITALIAN.CFG and ITALIAN.INI for Italian layout
REM user is [Username] for current logged in user / application user
REM the actual path below is an example, will need to be updated for your usage

C:
cd "C:\Users\user\AppData\Roaming\Innovation Management Group\MYTSOFT"

IF exist LAYOUTJAPAN.CUR GOTO DOITALIAN
cpycnmts.exe JAPAN.CFG
copy JAPAN.CFG LAYOUTJAPAN.CUR
goto END
:DOITALIAN
cpycnmts.exe ITALIAN.CFG
DEL LAYOUTJAPAN.CUR

:END


The above batch file is not recommended as an ideal way to toggle these layouts. Ideally using the command "CPYCNMTS.exe [LAYOUT].CFG" directly would be the best way to trigger the visual change in My-T-Soft. If the batch file approach is used, creating a shortcut link to it and using the Run setting as Minimized may help with visual effects, and then running the shortcut (vs. the batch file directly) may be acceptable.

Typically the execution of the Developer's Kit Utility (CPYCNMTS.exe) would be done via an application, either embedded, or tied to an event like Field Exit or Field Enter, or under a button OnClick event.

Note there is a different utility called KeyboardSync (KYBDSYNC.exe) that monitors the current Input locale of an application, and can change My-T-Soft's layout to match the input locale. This utility is also in the IMG Developer's Kit

As a separate option, a key can be made to toggle layouts - refer to this Tech item for the steps required to setup a Key to run a Developer's Kit tool: Using Key Options

Note that using Developer's tools may depend on User Interface Privilege Isolation issues. If things do not operate as expected, it may be worth testing as Administrator and familiarizing yourself with these issues (see this blog post Understanding User Interface Privilege Isolation (UIPI) with My-T-Soft)

This approach just changes My-T-Soft. To externally change the current input language keyboard layout, a separate item that extends this example has been created - see How to Change the Current Input Language Keyboard Layout

My-T-Soft for Windows

The Transparency option dates back to features available in Windows 2000 and spans many versions of the software and versions of Windows. Here is a quick overview of the transparency settings:

For the 1.xx software, My-T-Soft uses MYTSOFT.INI settings. These can be manipulated via the SeeThru.exe tool (accessible to the user from the My-T-Soft Menu | Advanced | Transparency). Note that on some versions of Windows and User Account Control settings, a higher privileged MYTSOFT.exe may need to be run (Run as Administrator, or use MYTSOFT.requireAdministrator.exe (default privileges are asInvoker)). These settings can also be accessed via My-T-Soft Setup | Configuration | Special Options | Edit My-T-Soft Initialization File.

[Configuration]
...
Transparency=1
TransparencyLevel=175
...


Where Transparency is set to 1 for enabled, 0 for disabled, and TransparencyLevel ranges from 0-255 where 0 is completely transparent (invisible) and 255 is completely opaque (as if Transparency not enabled).

Here are additional notes for these intiialization file settings:

http://www.imgpresents.com/mytsoft/guide/html/mytsoftini.html#Transparency

In My-T-Soft 1.90 and 2.xx software, the SeeThru.exe updates the following registry key/values:

Registry file between ===== lines
=================================

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Innovation Management Group\Build-A-Board]
"Transparency"="1"
"TransparencyLevel"="111"


=================================

Seethru.exe is used by the 2.xx runtime software on Windows to enable Transparency and set transparency level. The 2.xx SeeThru.exe tool ONLY updates this registry setting. To obtain this executable (e.g. My-T-Soft Basic, refer to the BIN folder in Build-A-Board - use Windows Explorer and find file \Program Files\Build-A-Board\BIN\Seethru.exe)

NOTES:
If you have My-T-Soft 1.90 and use SeeThru.exe it updates both the INI and the registry, so either version (1.xx or 2.xx) that runs will reflect the same transparancy setting. If using custom layouts from Build-A-Board, only the registry setting needs to be manipulated.

As noted above, a higher privilege may be needed so the run-time SeeThru.exe has access to update registry settings. SeeThru.exe is in the \Program Files\MYTSOFT folder. For Build-A-Board, it is in the \Program Files\Build-A-Board\BIN folder.

My-T-Soft for Mac OS X

There is a SeeThru tool that operates similar to the Windows version available in the My-T-Soft folder

My-T-Soft for Android

The Transparency level is set via the My-T-Soft Settings via a slider - there is no enable/disable, this simply sets the level from completely transparent to completely opaque used to display the My-T-Soft layout (alpha level ranges 0-255)

This settings is part of the My-T-Soft_preferences.xml settings that can be exported/imported - it is an integer setting (number) that can range between 0-255. Note that very low numbers may result in an invisble keyboard, which may not be helpful, but can also create an interesting user interface.

The supported logon option for Windows 2000/XP is tagged as "My-T-Soft 2 Keyboard (Windows 2000 and later)" in the "My-T-Soft Logon Utilities" provided by the software. This feature uses an integration to the MSGINA.DLL (or possibly other third party GINAs, if so configured) where the software only monitors specified events (as supported by the Microsoft API for working within the GINA (Graphical Identification aNd Authentication)), so the keyboard can be shown during the logon screens, in the context of the secure WinLogon desktop. In short, this means that there is no security actions taken at all by our software - all that happens is the virtual keyboard is brought up within the GINA/WinLogon desktop, and can be used by the user to generate keystrokes for entering name/domain/password - ALL authentication takes place as it normally would by the underlying Microsoft software. The My-T-Soft software just provides a mechanism to enter text into the required fields in the secure WinLogon desktop.

The Secure Attention Sequence (SAS) is generated via the Microsoft provided API programming interface, so a physical keyboard Control-Alt-Delete keystroke is not required. However, the software does require a physical touchscreen press / mouse click event (assuming there are no other virtual event software capabilities present).

The security of this approach hasn't really been much of concern to those familiar with the technical aspects of what is going on at this level. Microsoft specifically publicly provides the GINA/WinLogon API for smart cards, biometric, and other identification schemes, but ALL authentication is done by the Microsoft software. In no way, shape, or form does this level have access to, or perform any authentication - My-T-Soft's particular implementation just provides a mechanism to enter the name/domain/password to the underlying security levels. So if you accept Microsoft's security, all that happens with the My-T-Soft software is it provides another way to enter the text (name/password) that is used to submit to the authentication system. Here is their documentation regarding this: MSDN - WinLogon and Gina

If there are further questions, or need for clarification, please contact IMG Technical Support.

With standard defaults, all user data (MYTSOFT.INI/KEYBOARD.KBF/Macro files) are saved in the Application Data area for the current user (for each user). For tools to find / Export / Import, use the File menu in My-T-Soft Setup. You can refer to the general information in the help for My-T-Soft Setup for details. When exported, all user data is compressed to a single zip file that is saved on to the desktop. This file can be saved/moved to a new system/installed version and used to import the old settings to the new installation of My-T-Soft. It is also a good idea to use this as a way to backup settings once you have everything configured the way you like it, and for people that invest a lot of time building macros.

In Build-A-Macro (My-T-Soft Setup | Build-A-Macro), select the Num Panel and modify one of the keys (e.g. the 00) to be F3, [F3]. Save the panel. Now run the keyboard, open the macro panel, from the Main macro panel, click on the Num button, and you should see the modified panel. Close all other panels, size the panel to the desired size, place it in the desired position, then open the menu (middle tool bar button, or right-click on window), and Settings | Save Current Settings, and Position | Save Position. Now close the software, and every time you re-open it, it will open with this configuration.

The other approach is similar, just make sure you have both panels open. In Build-A-Macro, create a new panel, and modify the buttons you may want (e.g. F3, Enter, Tab, Esc, etc.). Save the panel, and then select Main Macro Panel. Click on one of the blank buttons, then select "This button will..." Open another panel. Click on the Select button and select the new panel you just made. Now save everything (OK, Yes, etc.), and run My-T-Soft. Open the Num Panel, Macro panel, then click on the new Main Macro button you created to open your new panel. Size & position as desired, and save settings/Position.
Original ID: QU253809

In My-T-Soft (My-T-Touch/My-T-Pen/My-T-Soft), under My-T-Soft Setup | Configuration | Special options, you have the ability to enable "Operator Mode" This limits the user from accessing the Setup application, and the buttons on the tool bar (that can access the control panel & menu). In addition, when the operator mode is enabled, you may disable the minimize button, and optionally place a custom logo over the tool bar panel to hide these (now disabled) buttons.
Original ID: QU253821

The standard "101" QWERTY keyboard is split into 3 sections - KYBD, EDIT, NUM, and each of these panels can be opened & closed as required, or configured in any layout manually or programatically (via the Developer's Kit). Show & Hide keys ONLY operates on the Keyboard ( or Alpha panel). This features is used mainly to remove the Ctrl & Alt keys to prevent undesired user interactions with Windows. If you want a simple numeric panel beyond what is offered on the Numeric panel (Num) panel, you have 2 options:
1) Use the Macro Panel & layout a panel that meets your requirements. Note that the buttons are fixed, but the display & operation are programmable. There is a sample NumPad panel in the samples included - go to My-T-Soft Setup | Build-A-Board, and select NmPad in the drop down list on the left.
2) Use Build-A-Board to layout what you want in any layout / configuration - see www.build-a-board.com
Original ID: QU259205

For the "alphanumeric" & "Edit" portions of the keyboard, there are Key Options available - see My-T-Soft Setup | Configuration | Key Options. You can enable or disable the current keystroke (normal operation), and optionally add an application (which is launched as the Key EXE). This allows various approaches to remap the keys. Using the Developer's Kit & its utilities, even more flexibility is available - here are some common requests:

• How do I Minimize after an Enter key?
• In Key Options, Select the Enter Key (53), Enable the keystroke. Select Launch Key EXE, and select MINMZMTS.EXE from the Developer's Kit
• How do I right-click?
• Conceptually, you can't, because your mouse/touch is clicking on the keyboard, not where you want to right-click, but what most people do want is the Context Menu (or the menu you get when you right-click on an icon). The keystroke equivalent of this is the [Shift]-[F10], which brings up the Context menu (application menu) of the highlight object. To use, say, the F12 key to send a Shift-F10, do the following: Select the F12 key (12), Disable the keystroke (no need for a real F12 keystroke), Select Launch Key EXE, and use C:\WINDOWS\MYTSOFT\SDSTRMTS.EXE [Shift-Down][F10][Shift-Up]. (See Developer's Kit for details on SendStringMTS (SDSTRMTS))
• How do I override a keystroke?
• This is essentially the same as the F12 example above - select the key you wish to override, disable the default keystroke, and use SDSTRMTS.EXE to send a string of characters through the My-T-Soft keystroke generation engine.
• How do I program a key to launch Internet Explorer?
• This can be done for any application / EXE. We'll use F9 to launch Internet Explorer. First, determine the name (ideally the path/name of the program). In this example, we can use IEXPLORE.EXE directly, since it is a Windows program. For other apps, you may need to use the full path to the program. Then go into Setup | Configuration | Key Options. Use the drop down list to select the key (F9) - in general, you will want the "Key with..." to be [None] so there are no modifier keys required. Then select "Disable Keystroke", and select "Launch Key EXE" Now enter"IEXPLORE.EXE" as the Key EXE. OK, OK, Exit, and test.
• How do I make F12 send a keystroke macro (password/signature/etc.) (1.78/Win 7)?
• For best results in the 1.78 release (due to changes in file locations, security issues, user permissions), follow these steps to remap the F12 key to type in a keystroke macro (password, logon, connect sequence, sentence, signature, etc.)
  Install the IMG Developer's Kit (or unzip separately), and grab the SDSTRM32.EXE from the DEVKIT folder.
  Copy (place) this in the configuration files location - to quickly determine the current location, use My-T-Soft Setup, and from the File menu, select "Show Config File Location" - use Windows explorer to browse to this location, and drop in the SDSTRM32.EXE file.
  Now go into My-T-Soft Setup | Configuration | Key Options, and select the F12 key - set the "Key with..." to be [None] so there are no modifier keys required. Then select "Disable Keystroke", and select "Launch Key EXE" - Now Browse to the Config File Location, and select SDSTRM32.EXE - it will be dropped in with the path.
  Now edit the Key EXE, and after the .EXE follow with space and enter "Type This on F12[Enter]" and replace the text with your appropriate keystroke macro. (Refer to Build-A-Macro notes for special keys and reserved macros)
  Click OK | OK | Exit, and run My-T-Soft - now when you use F12 on the My-T-Soft keyboard, you will type your text!

It does, but the location of the logos is related to the ConfigPath setting in the INI file. The default (as shipped) setting uses the current user's personal location for the configuration files, so that each user can have their own personal configuration, and to conform with recommended Windows Vista security practices. For a quick check of this location, go into My-T-Soft Setup, open the File Menu, and select "Show Config File Location". You can set ConfigPath=0, and the logo bitmaps can remain in the installation folder, but then users must have read/write access to the installation folder (or the ReadOnlyOK setting should be set to 1). For details on ConfigPath, see the INI documentation in Help (on-line link here).

The files KEYBOARD.KBF and MYTSOFT.INI contain the current configuration and layout information (see below for more details). IMPORTANT: These 2 files (i.e. the KEYBOARD.KBF and MYTSOFT.INI files) should be treated as a "matched" pair - you may experience configuration or operational problems if only 1 of these files is moved between systems! If you have created or modified any Macros, and / or are using the Macro panel in your layout, then it is a good idea (and important) to copy the MAC*.KMF files. If you are using any developer's kit integration EXE/DLL files, then you should be aware of which files you are using, and you need to be sure these also exist on any other system.

There are additional notes, and other technical information available regarding files and operational issues available in the product help / manual. Below is some basic information about the files that contain the configuration (i.e. user-modifiable files).

• KEYBOARD.KBF - This file is a binary file that contains sizing, position, and other layout information that defines the actual window, panel, and key display information. It is not directly user-modifiable, but it is updated whenever the "Save Current Settings" or "Save Position" events occur.
• MYTSOFT.INI - This is an initialization file (INI file) that can be modified directly (using any text editor, e.g. Notepad), or through the Setup configuration utility. For comprehensive coverage of settings and options, refer to the product help / manual covering the Initialization file.
• MAC00000.KMF - This is a required file, and contains the main macro panel layout. If your layout includes the macro panels, then it is a good idea to copy ALL macro panels (e.g. MAC*.KMF or MAC?????.KMF) between systems. If you have created or modified macros, then you must also copy all MAC*.KMF files to copy the configuration between systems. If you have not created or modified macros, or are not using the macro panel at all, then these files do not need to be moved.
• 1.78 Note - These files are now stored in user specific locations based on the ConfigPath entry in the INI file.

All Keyboard settings, including screen position, and contained in the .KBF file itself. The preferred approach is to use the Build-A-Board builder to modify layout, settings, etc., and rebuild the KBF. However, there is a workaround available, if the only change required is the opening screen position

1. Obtain the Config File Location - My-T-Soft Setup | File menu | Show Config File Location (e.g. \Users\[UserName]\AppData\Roaming\Innovation Management Group\MYTSOFT)
2. Copy the KEYBOARD.KBF in that location to \Program Files\MYTSOFT\LOGON (overwrite existing KEYBOARD.KBF)
3. Run KBFLOGON.EXE - the top will indicate the location it is modifying - it uses the registry, and will essentially only operate on the LOGON folder, e.g. "\Program Files\MYTSOFT\LOGON" - change the X/Y as desired, OK/Exit KBFLOGON
4. Now return the KEYBOARD.KBF to the original location

This is a workaround for this particular situation, in that you don't have the Build-A-Board tool to modify the layout, the opening position, the menu options, etc. We are reviewing the various options and offerings we have to meet the various needs of our customers - because of the nature of on-screen keyboards, this runs to individuals, companies, OEM bundles, and large-scale worldwide layouts. It is important to realize the inclusion of licensed operation for Build-A-Board layouts was done for customers that already had a large installed base, and also required custom layouts.

Refer to the manual information here:
http://www.my-t-soft.com/mytsoft/guide/html/commandlineoptions.html

Syntax Notes: There can be no spaces in the entry or INI/KBF file names

Additional items to be aware of:

• These overrides look at the config file location - see My-T-Soft Setup | File | Show Config File Location to identify the current user specific configuration file location. Your custom files need to be in this location
• The /i=mynew.ini INI override command line option has a quirk - because of internal backup code, the custom named INI should ALSO be in the program files location, i.e. \Program Files\MYTSOFT - for ease of use, you can duplicate both files in both locations - QWERTY.INI and QWERTY.KBF in \Program Files\MYTSOFT AND the config file location (e.g. \users\[username]\AppData\Roaming\Innovation Management Group\MYTSOFT)
• Often, if there are no specific INI settings that affect operation, and you primarily just want a different layout, you are OK to just specify the KBF, e.g. /k=qwerty.kbf (the KBF must be in the Config File Location). This bypasses the item 2 above, and in most cases, works just fine.

Note if multiple layouts are required, we recommend looking at the CopyConfigureMTS / CPYCNMTS.exe utility/interface in the IMG Developer's Kit, as it lets you change layouts on the fly, and keep the software running. Closing and opening the software is generally not a good approach, because of initialization & painting delays, possible focus issues, and unintended conflicts. Of course, each particular situation is different, so it may be sufficient for your needs.

This uses the Setup Start Screen Options in the My-T-Soft Logon Utilities - see Configure Start Screen Options in the My-T-Soft User's Guidef for additional options.

1. Run "My-T-Soft Logon Utilities"
2. Select "Setup Start Screen Options"
3. Check On "Enable Keyboard at Start Screen"
4. Check On "Automatically go to Desktop"
5. Click OK, then exit the My-T-Soft Logon Utilities

Now whenever you restart your system, you will bypass the Start Screen and go directly to the Desktop - Boot-To-Desktop!

This example assumes the configuration of 2 layouts exists and the Copy and Configure My-T-Soft utility (CPYCNMTS.exe) exists in the Configuration File Location - see Tech Item: QD1117120861 - for other Key Option examples, see Tech Item: QU1106120501

In the above linked example, the F12 Key Option configuration needs to be set before the actual save and copy (Key Option settings are saved in the MYTSOFT.INI) in Step 3 (i.e. before saving, use the following steps based on the layout you wish to open. If you are saving the Italian configuration, you will want F12 to open the Japanese layout and vice versa)

• Go into My-T-Soft Setup | Configuration | Key Options
• Select the F12 key - set the "Key with..." to be [None] so there are no modifier keys required.
• Then select "Disable Keystroke", and select "Launch Key EXE" - Now Browse to the Config File Location, and select CPYCNMTS.EXE - it will be dropped in with the path.
• Add in the command line of the configuration you want to open, e.g. JAPAN.CFG or ITALIAN.CFG, etc.
• Example command: C:\Users\User\AppData\Roaming\Innovation Management Group\MYTSOFT\CPYCNMTS.exe JAPAN.CFG

To reiterate, for Layout 1, the Layout 2 .CFG would be used in the Key Options, and then the Save / Copy approach would be used. For Layout 2, the Layout 1 .CFG file would be setup in Key Options, and then the Save / Copy steps would be done.

Note that using the CPYCNMTS.exe overwrites existing configuration files, so testing this without saving and copying off the saved configuration files will be self-defeating!

There are several items that can affect the ability to move My-T-Soft. It also depends on if you are using the 1.xx keyboard (original/11 panels), or a custom Build-A-Board layout (2.xx). Here are items to check:

For 1.xx / standard My-T-Soft keyboard:

The Allow Action Button Move is the left-click / drag option :

My-T-Soft Setup | Configuration | Operation Options

You can configure the right-mouse button to move or something else:

My-T-Soft Setup | Mouse Buttons

This tech item talks about various options to lock-out the operator from features/capabilities:

http://www.imgpresents.com/imgfaq.htm?keyword=QA1110120635

For 2.xx software
You must build custom board (or configure run-time settings) to disable Move (this setting is embedded in custom KBF data file):

Build-A-Board Window Properties

Clear check box for "Allow user to move..." Then board must be rebuilt so setting is in KBF custom layout file. Note there is also options in the Run-Time settings file (MYTSOFT.INI)

In Windows, you can be running My-T-Soft Professional or My-T-Soft Basic (Build-A-Board run-time). Please refer to the appropriate section below.

My-T-Soft Professional

The easiest way to drop in a custom board onto a system with My-T-Soft installed is to drop the KBF file (e.g. YourBoard.KBF) into the \Users\Public\Documents\Build-A-Board\BOARDS folder. Once your board(s) are in that location, you can run My-T-Soft Setup | Keyboards, then select Custom Build-A-Board Files and select which board you want to display (e.g. in list of boards, select/double-click on YourBoard).

If you are installing new systems, or want more technical detail understanding. you can refer to the following:

The default file is KEYBOARD.KBF, and for brand-new installations (i.e. the system has never installed or run My-T-Soft) and a single / custom layout, you can install My-T-Soft, and then simply drop in your custom board and overwrite the KEYBOARD.KBF that exists in \Program Files\MYTSOFT (or \Program Files (x86)\MYTSOFT. NOTE - You MUST do this as an Administrator! (otherwise it may seem to work, but the actual KEYBOARD.KBF in that location will NOT be the custom copy) So replacing \Program Files\MYTSOFT\KEYBOARD.KBF with YourBoard.KBF will make YourBoard the default / opening layout. Then when you run My-T-Soft, your board will run.

If you have already run My-T-Soft, each user has its own layouts/configuration in their own location - for new users, KBF, KMF, and INI configuration files are copied in the users private data area. Configuration files are typically C:\Users\[UserName]\AppData\Roaming\Innovation Management Group\MYTSOFT - you may also check/verify in My-T-Soft Setup | File menu | Show Config File Location. So you would need to copy/overwrite KEYBOARD.KBF into that location so when the user runs My-T-Soft, if will use their copy of layout/configuration files.

My-T-Soft Basic

The easiest way to drop in a custom board onto a system with My-T-Soft Basic installed is to drop the KBF file (e.g. YourBoard.KBF) into the \Users\Public\Documents\Build-A-Board\BOARDS folder. Once your board(s) are in that location, you can run My-T-Soft, right-click, goto Select Board (or use the + button on a prebuilt sample board) to go into the Select Board screen. There you can find YOURBOARD.KBF and select it (or right-click, and use the Set Board as Default option in the menu).

To manually set the default board, make sure My-T-Soft is closed (not running). As a suggestion, using the CLOSEMTS.EXE utility in the \Program Files (x86)\My-T-Soft Basic folder can ensure no minimized or hidden layout is in use. Then, replace the KEYBOARD.KBF file in the \Users\Public\Documents\Build-A-Board\BOARDS folder with a copy of your desired default KBF file. You can copy via the command line, or make a copy of YourBoard.KBF, delete KEYBOARD.KBF, and rename Copy of YourBoard.KBF to KEYBOARD.KBF

Yes, although not directly with the mytsoft executable or by specifying a location directly. The approach is to use a symbolic link in the Linux file system to locate the actual log file in a different directory. As a quick background, the log file must be named mytsoft.log, and it is used as a flag to indicate the executable should log certain events. This must exist in the same folder as the executable. However, on some systems there may be a preferred log file location, or there could be other security issues that preclude using the executable location. So the solution is to use the ability in the Linux file system to create a symbolic link to the actual file.

Let's say you have a log location like:

/var/log/ourfiles/logs

First make sure no current mytsoft.log exists in the mytsoft folder (i.e. where the executable is).

Then do the following to match your speciifc situation:

cd /var/log/ourfiles/logs[Enter] (Change to log location)
touch mytsoft.log[Enter] (create empty file in log location)
cd /location/where/mytsoft/is/[Enter] (Change to where mytsoft is)
ln -s /var/log/ourfiles/logs/mytsoft.log mytsoft.log[Enter] (create symbolic link)

Run the mytsoft executable. The actual logged entries will be in the mytsoft.log in the /var/log location

Of course, permissions and all that needs to be configured so there is appropriate write access available to the user/process. Important to test and verify the proper functioning of this approach.

This works because the flag to enable logging is just the existence of the mytsoft.log file, and with the symbolic link, the mytsoft executable sees the symbolic link file as the flag, while the actual "file" is the one in the log location. The end result is the log data is placed in an external file in a different location (as specified).

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