I just bought my Samsung Q1a while ago and I have been looking for a virtual keyboard that fits my need; in the end I wrote one. I would like to share the code with all those who are interested in developing their own version of virtual keyboard; I hope something even better might come through this.

Features
-Moderately-sized keys, big enough for me to type with several fingers
-Delicate number row
-"Ghost" mode
-Auto-hide
-Convenient manual minimizing of keyboard
-Settings customizable through settings.ini

Not (yet) a feature:
-Resizing
-Custom settings dialog

Version History
12/13 : ver. 1.00.0045
-Optimized key detection mechanism; key response should now be much faster than before

12/10 : ver. 1.00.0036
-Settings customizable through settings.ini
-Buttons for changing translucent amount
-Saves changes in settings to settings.ini
-Keys will no longer be fired automatically upon auto hide resume

12/9 : ver. 1.00.0029
-Much more efficient CPU usage

12/7 : ver. 1.00.0017
-Auto-hide added

Here are some screen shots:
Full keyboard on its own


Working in conjunction with Dialkeys


Minimized


I have the executable and VB 6 code on my website:
http://www.ticoneva.com/programming/numpad/numpad.zip
It is not state-of-the-art, not perfect nor final, but it works for me. The code includes parts copied from free-tutorials online which I try to give credits to if I have record.

Hope this helps anyone who wants their own version of virtual keyboard. :)


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