What is a custom layout?
Full control of your layout design, including full CMYK color printing, is possible when you create your own layout file from our layout template files.
Our templates already have our existing preset layouts saved within them, so you will not need to start from scratch. Changing text or fonts is very simple. We also have a selection of existing artwork such as common used icons, shortcuts, and arrows that you can use.
What software is supported?
- Inkscape (Recommended - Download free at inkscape.org)
- Adobe Illustrator
We do not support Photoshop, GIMP, or other non-vector based graphics programs.
How to get started
- Download Inkscape
- Download the template file for your keyboard
- Follow our tutorials to get familiarized with Inkscape
- Upload your completed layout with your keyboard or keycap order
Comments
4 comments
Great article. I will give this a try. 1 question -- if I supply custom layout, will the printed keys allow backlighting (will the text be translucent so that the backlight shines through the text on the keys as it does with the original keys?)
No, the keys will not allow backlighting to shine through the text. The keys for the Code keyboards are made differently than our UV printed keys.
HI guys, I've just fired up a new instance of ubuntu to get started with my custom layout. I'm confused, though, because I was expecting a layer where I could determine the colour of the keycaps. Have I missed something?
Sorry for any confusion. The custom layout file is meant to contain only what you want printed on the keys. The keycap colors themselves are chosen through the online designer tool on the product page.
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