void StartKeyboard(string, string, string, bool, string, string)
Runs the configured virtual keyboard
Security
Trust Level Required: Medium Trust
Parameters
| Name | Description |
| url |
(Optional) string URL to override the default. Pass in empty string if you're depending upon elTagName/elType to show the proper keyboard. Defaults to "" . |
| elTagName |
(Optional) string Associate the keyboard with a certain element tag name in order to control which keyboard shows. Defaults to "" . |
| elType |
(Optional) string Associate the keyboard with a certain input element type attribute in order to control which keyboard shows. Defaults to "" . |
| keepUpIfEl |
(Optional) bool Pass in true to override the default behavior of closing the keyboard when the current element loses focus. Passing in true here is ONLY useful if you're using elTagName/elType. Note that the keyboard may stay up regardless if Auto-Show is not checked in the Config Tool. Defaults to false. |
| elId |
(Optional) string Element id attribute. Defaults to "" . |
| elName |
(Optional) string Element name attribute. Defaults to "" . |
Return
Void
Remarks
There are several different type attributes available. KioWare may not recognize every attribute causing the alpha keyboard when a numerical keyboard is desired or vice-versa. This function can be used to force a specified html keyboard to display based on certain attributes.
Examples
var inputs = document.getElementsByTagName("input");
for(let input of inputs)
{
if(input.type == "datetime-local")
input.onclick = function(){ KioApp.StartKeyboard("", "", "number", false, "", "") }
}
Requirements
KioWare for Windows version 8.1 or greater.
