nikivi
July 17, 2016, 5:43pm
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I sometimes write in russian however when I switch to an application like iTerm, I want to have it instantly be transferred to english. Can I do that? I suppose I should create a macro that triggers on application but I am not sure how to go from there.
Thank you for any help.
Tom
July 17, 2016, 7:03pm
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According to the Wiki there is a Set Keyboard Layout action. (I’m not in front of my Mac at the moment.)
https://wiki.keyboardmaestro.com/action/Set_Keyboard_Layout
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LOL. I knew it was a good idea not to try and write this macro. See, I can learn!
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Hey Folks,
I don't think Keyboard Maestro currently has a native means of testing for the current layout, but it can be done.
-Chris
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