How to enforce certain keyboard on entering a specific application?

[nikivi]

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]

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

[DanThomas]

LOL. I knew it was a good idea not to try and write this macro. See, I can learn!

[nikivi]

Thank you, this worked.

[ccstone]

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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