[cw-discuss] Chinese Typing Method QIM in OSX not possible

[Aric Stewart]

Hello,

We have done extensive work to try to get Mac Input Methods to work 
properly with CrossOver. For the most part the work was with the Input 
Methods included with OS X  by default.  There is both a traditional 
Chinese and simplified Chinese method there that we have had good luck with.

I have not tested QIM as i did not know about it existence. I can try it 
out and see what may be going wrong.

What version of CrossOver are you trying?  If you are trying the 
unstable build of CrossOver Games then there are Input method issues 
with that build which cause it not to work.  I would recommend trying 
our stable version of 6.2.1

thank you,
-aric




bildwerk wrote:
> Hello Jeremy !
> 
> Thanks for Your infos and supports !
> 
> I´ve ordered and installed Crossover on my wife´s MacBookPro, she 
> is an MS Office User by need, although she likes the MBP a lot! 
> 
> So I installed Crossover for her in order to run the real Office 2003 
> cause Office Mac doesnt fit to her needs. 
> 
> Except the shift of the command key between OSX and Crossover 
> (from cmd to ctrl) she likes it a lot, and we are really happy !
> 
> The first and only problem with OSX appeared, when she wanted to 
> type chinese (my wife is chinese) and the typing method of OSX 
> turned out of being quite poor. 
> After some research I found on sinomac the Software QIM - 1.4.7 
> which is a really advanced nice pinyin input method. 
> 
> QIM 1.4.7 software download - Mac OS X - VersionTracker 
> <http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/30035>
> 
> http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/30035
> 
> After installing it will offer in the OS X System Preferences 
> "International" 
> at "Input Menu" the "QIM Sogou Dict", which when choosed instead of 
> "Simplified Chinese" offers a really nice fast and advanced typing, my 
> wifes Fingers fly over the keyboard then really fast...
> 
> Unfortunately we figured out while being on Holiday in Southitaly, 
> that the input method does not work in Crossover, the german Input 
> Method did respond, althoug QIM is on the Menubar active. 
> 
> Therefore I ask for advice or help !
> 
> Thanks and regards, 
> 
> juergen blieberger, Salzburg
> 
> 
> 
> Am 17.04.2008 um 18:37 schrieb Jeremy White:
>> Hi Folks,
>>
>> I am happy to announce that we are now making available 'cutting edge'
>> builds of CrossOver.  To start, we are providing experimental builds of
>> CrossOver Games for Linux, Mac OS X, and now BSD systems.
>>
>> We remain committed to providing our customers with a stable, and
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>> we are the major driving force behind Wine, CrossOver always lags
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>>
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>>
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>> So starting today, our CrossOver Games customers are able to
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>>
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>>
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