On 1/18/25 01:21, Tyler Mayes wrote:
I use a split keyboard (dacyl manuform) that utilizes qmk. One of the keys on the thumbcluster is
set to "menu" or "app". I use xmodmap to map this to hyper for use in emacs, as
well as enabling F13-F24.
Everything works splendidly barring one small issue. Due to the custom nature
of the keyboard I use a magnetic usb-c to enable me to disconnect my keyboard
and take it to work or other places where I will need it.
Upon reconnect xmodmap resets to defaults. This wouldn't be as much of an issue
if I shutdown my pc at all times but I leave it on for file syncing and remote
access.
It's rather tedious to re-run my bash script every time I reconnect. What would
be the best way to prevent reconnecting keyboards to set to system defaults? Or
alternatively what is the process to redefine the defaults to my use case?
I've tried searching this up online but hyper seems to be a pretty infrequently
used feature. I tried looking into /usr/share/x11/xkb/rules/xorg.lst but it
seems the xkboptions value might not be freeform but requires preset options.
Best,
Tyler
Have a look at the 'inputplug' program:
https://github.com/andrewshadura/inputplug
It can run a script automatically when the keyboard is re-connected. Here is
how I use it in my ~/.xinitrc:
…
# Ensure polish accents are re-enabled when keyboard is re-plugged
inputplug --command ~/.local/bin/xmodmap-polish.sh
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Best,
Holger
