Windows 10: Microsoft Layout Creator 1.4 Unicode problem

Discus and support Microsoft Layout Creator 1.4 Unicode problem in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Hello, I am using Microsoft 10 and created successfully several custom keyboard layouts. Now I wanted to integrate special Unicode characters into my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Florian2k, Apr 29, 2020.

  1. Florian2k Win User

    Microsoft Layout Creator 1.4 Unicode problem


    Hello,


    I am using Microsoft 10 and created successfully several custom keyboard layouts. Now I wanted to integrate special Unicode characters into my keyboard layout and realized that there is probably a bug in the software preventing me to use the whole Unicode range. When I test the keyboard layout in Microsoft Layout creator everything works fine, but after installing the font and pressing these keys I get a warning tone and no letter appears. The funny thing is that when I put two Unicode characters onto one key the key attached works as intended and puts out both characters.


    I investigated the .klc file and made the following observations:

    When inserting the Unicode character U+1BC05 I see in the comment the remark <null> and the key doesn't work:


    02 1 0 1 0021 -1 00a1 1bc05 // DIGIT ONE, EXCLAMATION MARK, <none>, INVERTED EXCLAMATION MARK, <null>


    When inserting the Unicode characters U+1BC05 U+1BC05 I get two percent signs and in the LAYOUT DEFINITION and an entry in LIGATURE This works :


    02 1 0 1 0021 -1 00a1 % % // DIGIT ONE, EXCLAMATION MARK, <none>, INVERTED EXCLAMATION MARK, <null>


    1 4 d82f dc05 d82f dc05 // Non Private Use High Surrogate + Low Surrogate + Non Private Use High Surrogate + Low Surrogate


    I tried this also with very common emojis in the high range and got the same failure when inputting one character, but as soon there was any second character assigned to the same key it works.


    I think it is very important to have the possibility in Keyboard Layout Creator to use the full range of Unicode especially the high range includes many additions to less used scripts, but also all new released emojis and the variation selectors Fitzpatrick. I think that Microsoft has to release a new version of this tool to make their keyboard layouts compatible with the full Unicode range or is there any trick to achieve this with the keyboard layout creator?


    Best regards

    Florian

    :)
     
    Florian2k, Apr 29, 2020
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  2. Naveen_M Win User

    MS Keyboard Layout Creator

    Hi,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    1. What is the version of Windows that you are using?

    Based on my search, I see that the Microsoft Keyboard Layout creator is applicable for Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Service Pack 1, and Windows XP Service Pack 2.

    Here is the
    system requirements information
    for Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator 1.4

    Follow the below steps, and try to install the Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator.

    1. Press 'Windows key + R' to open 'Run Command'.

    2. Type 'appwiz.cpl' without quotes, and press enter.

    3. In the 'Programs and features' window, click on 'Turn Windows features on or off'.

    4. Enable '.NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0)' option.

    5. Click on 'OK'.

    Follow the on-screen prompts, and restart the system if required. This will install the .NET Framework feature. Try to install the MS Keyboard Layout Creator, and check.

    Hope it helps.

    Naveen M

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Naveen_M, Apr 29, 2020
    #2
  3. Ryan Mon1 Win User
    Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator don't build

    Hi Frank,

    We need to ask you a few questions for us to better understand the situation. Please answer the following information:

    • For clarification, what do you mean by "Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator 1.4.6000.2 under Windows 10 don't build"?
    • Are you trying to use the Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator? If yes, what happen when you launching the app?
    • Are you getting an error message?

    We'll keep an eye out on your response.
     
    Ryan Mon1, Apr 29, 2020
    #3
  4. Microsoft Layout Creator 1.4 Unicode problem

    Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator don't build

    Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator 1.4.6000.2 under Windows 10 don't build.

    It shows for every build process 4 times the messages:

    CL.EXE returned 1

    RC.EXE returned 1

    LINK.EXE returned 1

    Using compatibility mode 'Windows 7' won't work too.
     
    Frankxx_yy, Apr 29, 2020
    #4
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