Re: [tlug] Fun with Kubuntu 8.04

["Gernot Hassenpflug" <aikishugyo@example.com>]

On Fri, May 9, 2008 at 11:22 AM, CL <az.4tlug@example.com> wrote:
> Gernot Hassenpflug wrote:

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>>>  The UIM setup is set to "Default"

/../

> First, it appears that part of the problem was that "Default" means that
> /all/ alternatives to the main language are removed.  I had to specify Anthy
> and then 日本語 began to happen.  Except I am having problems turning it on and
> off.

Are you doing this by selecting graphically in the UIM toolbar? Once
done it should remain: if you have set your UIM preferences (right
click?) to option "global" or "Desktop" or some such wording.

> It appears that there is a way that I use the "I" + "Shft" + "Space" keys
> together or in close proximity that triggers a switch from Direct Input
> (Romaji -> Romaji) to Romaji -> kana -> kanji conversion.  Using "Ctrl" +
> "Space" does nothing despite being what is specified to switch between
> languages and I have finally learned to switch it off again using the
> toolbar.  I haven't been able to figure out the right combination of
> commands that allow me to just switch between Direct Input and Anthy from
> the keyboard (although I have studiously avoided making any changes to that
> section in UIM Setup) and would welcome suggestions

My default for changing from direct to kanji is "Shift+Space" which,
yes, I also press a lot while trying to type non-Japanese (even
happened in this sentence). I don't know what Ctrl+Space is set up as,
but I seem to recall that if your input method is Direct, then nothing
happens: the input method must be Canna or Scim or Anthy for the
change from "direct keyboard" to "keyboard combinations into kana" to
have an effect. I have no idea what combination you are pressing to
change the input method, I have only ever done that in the toolbar
with the mouse... Ctrl+Space does nothing for me. Maybe look at the
settings under the UIM preferences.

> Which brings us neatly to the next problem ... how do you disconnect the
> toolbar from the panel so it floats?

No idea, but that would doubtless be controlled by your window manager
and desktop manager.

Cheers, Gernot