Dotterel commands

Dotterel largely uses the same syntax and command names as Plover. This page lists Dotterel specific commands.

Command	Action	Default stroke
IME:EDITOR_ACTION	Typically performs the equivalent of the Enter key on a keyboard. Specific behaviour is determined by the active application.	SKW-BGS
IME:SWITCH_PREVIOUS	Switches to the previous (according to the list of input methods, not necessarily the previously selected input method) input method.
IME:SWITCH_NEXT	Switches to the next input method.
IME:SWITCH:<ID>	Switches to a specific input method. For the ID parameter see Getting input method IDs.
IME:SHOW_PICKER	Shows the input method picker.

Getting input method IDs

1. Install the application Automate. This application is capable of doing many things other than determining input method ID.
2. Create a new flow, and edit it.
3. Create an "Input method set" block, and tap at the block to edit it.
4. Tap the "Pick input method & subtype" button.
5. Choose an input method.
6. Click at the "fx" button at the right side of the "Input method" dialog, and copy the content (exclude the double quotes).