Input method command

An Input Method is a set of subroutines that translate key strokes into character strings in the code set specified by a locale. Input Method subroutines include logic for locale-specific input processing and keyboard controls (Ctrl, Alt, Shift, Lock, Alt Graphic).

The following command allows for the customizing of input method mapping for the use of input method subroutines:

keycomp

Compiles a keyboard mapping file into an input method keymap file.