Input Methods

CDE provides the ability to enter localized input for an internationalized application that is using Xm Toolkit. The XmText[Field] widgets are enabled to interface with input methods from each locale. Input methods are internationalized because some languages write their text from right-to-left, top-to-bottom, and so forth. Within the same application, you can use several fonts that use different input methods.

The pre-edit area displays the string that is being pre-edited. This can be done in four modes: OffTheSpot, OverTheSpot (default), Root, and None. In OffTheSpot mode, the location is just below the MainWindow area at the right of the status area. In OverTheSpot mode, the pre-edit area is at the cursor point. In Root mode, the pre-edit and status areas are separate from the client's window.