Language file layout

This page will explain the file format used by 8VIM and how to make it available.

Overview

The file uses YAML to describe the layout and keyboard to be rendered.

The layout supports 5 visible layers, the first one being the default keyboard rendered.

The other layers can be used, for example, to render diatrics, special symbols of your language.

It also supports a hidden layer which is not rendered but can be useful for handling special actions/characters.